Songjeong Beach: 2.20 million visitors in 2024, five car parks within 300 m

Songjeong Beach is in Haeundae District, Busan. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the sand runs 1.2 km, is 30 to 60 m wide and covers 54,000 square metres, which makes it a fairly large beach. The sand is soft, the slope is gentle and the water is shallow, so it is described as a good choice for families with children. At the entrance, the small island of Jukdo has a dense pine grove and rest areas, and the octagonal Songiljeong pavilion adds to the view.

About half as busy as before the pandemic

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries figures show 4.70 million visitors in 2015, 4.29 million in 2016, 4.30 million in 2017, 4.49 million in 2018 and 4.14 million in 2019. The count dropped to 1.58 million in 2020 and 1.28 million in 2021. It then rose to 1.97 million in 2022, 2.04 million in 2023 and 2.20 million in 2024. That is 53% of the 2019 level. Within the 2015 to 2024 data, 2021 was the quietest year. The numbers suggest more room than before, but summer weekends can still be crowded, so pick your hours with care.

Parking: five car parks within 300 m, all paid

Korea's national parking registry lists these five car parks closest to the beach. None within 2 km is registered as free. The largest is the Songjeong Jungang public car park with 144 spaces, charging 300 won per 10 minutes and another 300 won for each extra 10 minutes.

This is registered data, so real fees and opening hours may differ. Follow the signs on site in peak season.

Is the water clean?

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries tested the seawater at Songjeong 12 times in 2025, and all 12 results were rated suitable for swimming. Ten toilets are registered near the beach. Before you swim, check the safety notices and flags on site.

If you need a doctor

The nearest emergency room is Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital (a regional emergency medical centre, 1.7 km away). Haeundae Bumin Hospital, a local emergency medical institution, is 4.4 km away. Songjeong Bada Pharmacy and Songjeong Pharmacy are both 0.6 km away, and Saeyeollin Pharmacy is 1.6 km away. Only Songjeong Bada Pharmacy is registered as open on Sundays. In an emergency call 119, or 122 for the Korea Coast Guard if something goes wrong at sea. The nearest coast guard station is Songjeong Station, 0.6 km away.

Where to stay

There are 125 licensed places to stay within 3 km of the beach. Residence-style units are the largest group at 72, followed by 24 hotels, 15 other lodgings and 14 motels or inns. Pensions and farm-stay minbak are registered under a different system and are not counted here. For camping, Geo Club is a general campground, but it is 9.4 km from the beach, so it is not close.

The tourism organization also notes that seafood restaurants line the shore and that a dining street sits at Gwangeo-gol at the end of the coast. Events such as the Daeboreum seaweed festival, the Songjeong Beach Festival and the Songjeong Jukdo cultural festival are held every year. You can reach the beach by following the Dalmaji road past Haewoljeong and the cherry blossom area.