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Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Dongsan Beach lies between Bukbunri Beach and Dongsan Port Beach in Yangyang County. Its suitable water depth and high waves make it ideal for surfing, earning it the nickname 'Korea's No. 1 Surfing Spot.' It opens as a beach every year from July to August and has shower rooms, restrooms, water supply points, and campsites. Guesthouses, restaurants, cafés, and raw fish restaurants cluster around the beach, attracting many visitors. From the beach, Jukdo Island is visible across the open sea, and nearby attractions include Yangyang Jukdo Auto Camping Ground, Jukdo Beach, and Jukdojeong.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 5 lots, 342 spaces within 0.4 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 19.7 km — 강릉아산병원 (Korean name), ER 033-610-3114 |
| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 12 of 12 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 5,019 in 2024 (7,236 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 48 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 3 |
| Campsites nearby | 6 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Water quality: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach water tests (2025 season, retrieved 2026-10-10)
- Visitors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach visitor statistics (2015–2024, retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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