Oeongchi Beach
외옹치해변/외옹치해수욕장
Oeongchi Beach is a smaller beach near Daepo Port, about 400 m long and 50 m wide according to Sokcho Tourism. It sits just south of Sokcho Beach and works well as a quieter coastal stop near Oeongchi Port, Daepo Port, and the Bada Hyanggi-ro area.
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Best For
History, culture, scenic context, and first-time orientation
Area
Daepo
Price
₩ Budget-friendly
Info
596-2 Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
강원특별자치도 속초시 대포동 596-2
Sokcho Tourism lists the beach as always available, open year-round, and free. Summer swimming operations and safety facilities are seasonal.
The Story
Oeongchi developed as a small coastal beach and port-side area near Daepo, keeping a more compact atmosphere than Sokcho's main beach.
Behind the Signature
Its value is scale: a shorter sand line, nearby fishing-port atmosphere, and easy connection to Daepo make it useful for visitors who want sea views without the main-beach crowd.
Local Tip
Pair it with Daepo Port Observatory, Oeongchi Port, or Daepo Port rather than treating it as a full beach day by itself.
Seasonal Note
Summer brings temporary beach facilities such as toilets, water supply, showers, changing rooms, watchtowers, and safety staff. Outside summer, frame it as a coastal walk/photo stop.
For Travelers
For international visitors, Oeongchi Beach is useful because it gives a softer coastal experience close to seafood routes and hotel areas.
How to visit
A quick guide for first-time visitors.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Helpful guides
Practical reads to help you make the most of your visit.
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