😍Dadaepo Beach in Busan
🌊 Dadaepo Beach in Busan – A Shoreline That Changes with Time
When exploring Busan, there’s a quiet charm waiting on the southwestern edge — Dadaepo Beach.
With its wide-open horizon, broad sandy stretches, art installations, rocky paths, and the magic of sunset, this beach lets you experience various moods in just a single day.
Long before it was developed into a beach park, Dadaepo was known as the widest shoreline in Korea. The sandy field was so vast that local schools once held their sports days right on the beach. The distance from the entrance to the water’s edge was far greater than any typical schoolyard — a fact that still surprises many older locals.
☁️ 2PM – Calm Walks on a Cloudy Afternoon
Afternoons at Dadaepo are calm and healing.
With only the gentle sound of waves and faint laughter from scattered visitors, the atmosphere invites you to slow your pace and simply breathe.
A walking path stretches along the beach, surrounded by trees and rock formations that add to its natural beauty. Even on cloudy days, the soft light calms both eyes and heart.
From late April to October, the plaza near the beach entrance features a “Sunset Fountain” that bursts into motion in sync with music — refreshing to both eyes and soul.
In recent years, surf shops and surfers have started gathering in Dadaepo, enjoying its quiet waves and laid-back vibe. You’ll often see colorful boards lined up in front of shops and beginners learning to ride the waves.
And here's a fun fact:
Since Dadaepo is where the Nakdong River meets the sea, the water here tends to be warmer than the colder East Sea at Haeundae.
On hot summer days, dipping your feet may not offer that chilly splash — instead, it’s more of a gentle, lukewarm embrace.
🌕 7PM – A Golden Hour for Lovers and Lights
As the sun begins to set, Dadaepo transforms into a dreamscape.
A crescent moon-shaped light sculpture glows softly in the nearby pine grove, while golden reed fields come alive with soft ambient lighting.
This illuminated pathway is now a favorite destination for couples taking engagement or pre-wedding photos.
When the night falls, the beach becomes a peaceful canvas — couples strolling hand in hand, soft waves brushing the shore, and lights sparkling quietly among the reeds. It truly feels like a scene from a romance film.
🐚 A Beach Where Time, Art, and Emotion Walk Together
Dadaepo is not just a beach.
It’s a place where time of day paints different emotions, where art meets nature, and where peaceful solitude coexists with playful energy.
Most of all, it’s a place where the moments you capture will stay with you for a long time.
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🧭 How to Get to Dadaepo Beach
📍 Address:
14, Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
(Naver/Google Maps: “Dadaepo Beach”)
🚇 By Subway:
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Line: Busan Metro Line 1 (Orange Line)
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Station: Dadaepo Beach Station (last stop)
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Exit: Use Exit 2 or Exit 4
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Walk: About 8 minutes from the station to the beach
🚌 By Bus:
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Local Bus Routes: 2, 11, 96, 338, 1000
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Late-night Bus: 1000 (night route)
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Stop: Get off at Daewoo Apartment or Morundae Apartment stop
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Walk: About 6–7 minutes on foot
🚖 By Taxi:
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From Busan Station:
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Travel time: Around 14 minutes
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Fare: ₩19,000 – ₩24,000 (approx.)
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🅿️ Parking:
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Lot: Dadaepo Public Parking Lot (Paid)
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Facilities: Accessible parking, public restrooms, and amenities available