Machine translation — translated automatically from the Korean page (2026-10-12) and not reviewed yet. Numbers come from Korean public data. (임의 번역)

One night at Busan Haeundae, a sea within the city

Domestic · Sea · Busan Haeundae

In one line: A city beach with no worries about lodging or hospitals. But it has the most people in the country.

Facts

Water quality tests 12/12 suitable
Nearest emergency room 0.6 km
Visitors: 16.08 million in 2015 → 9.12 million in 2024

Feel

A city beach lined with buildings and hotels
Shallow water and calm waves
Jeongwol Daeboreum moon-viewing festival, Winter Polar Bear Swim Contest

Good: There are 283 accommodations within 3 km of the beach, and the nearest emergency room is 0.6 km away. Water quality tests in 2025 were suitable all 12 times. It's easy to visit with children and older adults.

Check first: With 9.12 million visitors in 2024, the most in the country, it gets very crowded on summer weekends. The parking lot right next to the beach is paid (1,500–2,000 won per 30 minutes).

For: For couples, friends, and families who want to enjoy the sea and city together without the strain of long walks.

Rough cost

Round-trip transportation: 60,000 won
3-star accommodation, 1 night: 75,000 won
Local expenses, 2 days: 140,000 won

Total: 275,000 won

Sources (Korean): 행정안전부 전국주차장정보표준데이터(기준일 2026-03-11~2026-10-01) · 국립중앙의료원 응급의료기관 정보(2026-10-11 받음) · 해양수산부 해수욕장 이용객 현황(2015~2024년, 2026-10-11 받음) · 해양수산부 해수욕장 수질(2025년 개장기간 검사, 2026-10-10 받음) · 목적지 비용 표 '부산'(2026-09-29 기준, 대략) · 한국관광공사 관광정보 소개글(2026-10-12 받음)

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