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Lighthouse Beach

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Lighthouse Beach is a northern Sokcho beach near Yeonggeumjeong, Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and Dongmyeong Port. Sokcho Tourism describes it as first opened in summer 2004, with a sand line about 600 m long and 15-50 m wide.

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Best For

History, culture, scenic context, and first-time orientation

Area

Dongmyeong

Price

₩ Budget-friendly

Reviewed by HeySeorak Editorial · Updated August 27, 2026

Hours, address & map

20-16 Yeongnang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

강원특별자치도 속초시 영랑동 20-16

+82-33-639-2027
MonOpen 24 hr
TueOpen 24 hr
WedOpen 24 hr
ThuOpen 24 hr
FriOpen 24 hr
SatOpen 24 hr
SunOpen 24 hr

Sokcho Tourism lists the beach as always available, open year-round, and free. Summer beach operations and safety facilities are seasonal.

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The story

The beach was opened to visitors in 2004 and became part of the public coastal sequence around the lighthouse and Yeonggeumjeong district.

Behind the signature

Its value comes from proximity. The beach is not isolated; it sits beside the lighthouse climb, sunrise pavilion, port views, and seafood streets.

Local tip

For first-time visitors, pair the beach with a viewpoint. Lighthouse Beach plus the lighthouse-side stairs or deck gives both open sand and elevated city-sea-mountain context, even if the lighthouse interior is closed.

Seasonal note

In summer, operating committees prepare seasonal facilities for beach use. Outside summer, frame it as a windier but quieter walk and photo stop.

For travelers

For international visitors staying near Dongmyeong or Yeongnangho, this is the easiest beach to combine with lighthouse and port culture without crossing the city.

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Pro tip
Use Lighthouse Beach when building a northern coastal walk: Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion, the Sokcho Lighthouse area, Dongmyeong Port, and Lighthouse Beach can form one compact route without depending on indoor lighthouse access.

How to visit

A quick guide for first-time visitors.

1

Start with the context

Read the short history first so the stop is more than a photo point. The story usually explains why this place matters in Sokcho.

2

Walk the key point

Use the map pin as your anchor, then give yourself a few extra minutes for nearby signs, views, side paths, or linked monuments.

3

Connect the next stop

This works best as part of a route. Pair it with a nearby village, museum, market, ferry, temple, or lake walk rather than visiting in isolation.

Notes from travelers

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Questions travelers ask

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When is Lighthouse Beach open?+

Fri: Open 24 hr • Mon: Open 24 hr • Sat: Open 24 hr • Sun: Open 24 hr • Thu: Open 24 hr • Tue: Open 24 hr • Wed: Open 24 hr

How do I get to Lighthouse Beach?+

For first-time visitors, pair the beach with a viewpoint. Lighthouse Beach plus the lighthouse-side stairs or deck gives both open sand and elevated city-sea-mountain context, even if the lighthouse interior is closed.

What is Lighthouse Beach known for?+

Its value comes from proximity. The beach is not isolated; it sits beside the lighthouse climb, sunrise pavilion, port views, and seafood streets.

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Info

20-16 Yeongnang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

강원특별자치도 속초시 영랑동 20-16

+82-33-639-2027
MonOpen 24 hr
TueOpen 24 hr
WedOpen 24 hr
ThuOpen 24 hr
FriOpen 24 hr
SatOpen 24 hr
SunOpen 24 hr

Sokcho Tourism lists the beach as always available, open year-round, and free. Summer beach operations and safety facilities are seasonal.

Budget price range
Open in Google MapsOpen in Naver MapSee on the walking map →

Is this info still accurate?

Hours, prices, closures: one tap keeps it fresh for the next traveler.

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