Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Samcheok Beach is about 1.4 km from downtown Samcheok and is the largest beach in the area, with a sandy shore 1.2 km long and 100 m wide. Its pine forest, clean sand and shallow water make it suitable for swimmers of all ages, and it is well equipped with facilities. The nearby Theme Town has essential amenities, where visitors can also enjoy fresh sashimi. About 500,000 people visit each year, and events such as the bare-handed flatfish catching contest draw many tourists.
Before you go
| Public parking | 5 lots nearby (paid or fee unknown) |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 3.2 km — 강원특별자치도삼척의료원 (Korean name), ER 033-572-1141 |
| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 5 of 5 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 551,990 in 2024 (830,235 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 45 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 4 |
| 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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