Songjeong Beach is on the eastern edge of Haeundae-gu, in Busan. It is a long sandy beach with shallow water, a surf scene, and a small pine park at one end. If you want a beach day that does not involve the crowds of Haeundae Beach itself, it is worth a look, and you can reach it without a car.
This guide puts one place to see, two places to eat and one way to get there into a single plan. Every fact comes from a named source that we checked on 2 October 2026, and where sources disagree we say so. Distances marked as estimates are straight-line figures from listing coordinates, not walking routes.
Our Family Beach Day: Sand Play Before Anything Else
Our children, aged 5 and 3, spent their time at Songjeong running barefoot on the fine sand and building sandcastles. This visit was about playing on the beach; it was not a surfing lesson or a test of swimming conditions.
For meals, the children ate the mild clam broth at Songjeong Mulchong Kalguksu and pork cutlet at Heuksong Udon Soba. Both had high chairs when we went; ask on arrival rather than count on one. The KTO details below add two planning points: Mulchong asks each table to choose one kind of dish, and Heuksong is closed on Mondays.
If you drive, our notes record a long line of roadside public parking along the beach; with good timing we could park close to the sand, but it is not something to count on. Without a car, the train and bus routes below avoid the question.
Family notes added 15 October 2026. The visit date was not recorded. The children were aged 5 and 3 at the time.
Where to Go: Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장) and Jukdo Park (죽도공원)
The beach
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) says Songjeong Beach is 1.2 kilometers long and 30 to 60 meters wide. It describes soft sand, a gentle slope and shallow water, which is why KTO says it suits families with young children. Visit Busan, the city’s official tourism site, counts it as one of the three major beaches of eastern Busan, together with Haeundae and Gwangalli.
Visit Busan also says the beach “is not as popular as” Haeundae or Gwangalli, and another Visit Busan page says it is not that crowded except in the university “MT” (membership training) season. That is the city’s description; we have no visitor counts.
Surfing
Visit Busan says Songjeong is known for surfing all year, and that the shallow water makes it a good place for beginners. It also says many surf shops and schools in the area teach from beginner to advanced level. Visit Busan describes Songjeong as the starting point of surfing in Korea.
Jukdo Park
Jukdo Park sits at the end of the beach. KTO says it is a park of dense natural forest on Jukdo island, and that the name comes from the bamboo that once grew there. Visit Busan describes a quiet walking trail along the coast and says the trail leads to Songiljeong Pavilion (송일정), a place to see the sunrise and sunset. A Visit Busan article adds that the park is now surrounded by pine trees and that a deck path and lighting make it a good place to walk after dark.
KTO lists the park as open at all times and free of closing days, with parking available. We did not find an official length or walking time for the trail, so we do not give one. In a straight line, the park is about 0.6 kilometers from the middle of the beach (our estimate).
From my own visits. When my wife and I were dating, we often drove to Songjeong for the evening. After walking by the sea, we had a late snack of Moon Toast (문토스트), and I remember being very happy there. I have not checked whether that shop is still open, so look it up before you go.
What to Eat: Two Noodle Shops Near the Beach
Both shops below, and their hours, come from KTO’s Korean-language restaurant listings; check they are open before you walk over. In a straight line, the first is about 0.4 kilometers and the second about 0.5 kilometers from the middle of the beach (our estimates).
Songjeong Mulchong Kalguksu (송정물총칼국수)
Kalguksu (칼국수) is a noodle soup. KTO says this shop puts several kinds of clam in the pot, including dongjuk clams, mussels and scallops, and describes the broth as deep and refreshing. The shop’s name refers to the way the clams squirt water like a water gun while they are being cleaned of sand.
KTO lists the signature dish as mulchong kalguksu. The menu also lists mulchong sujebi (hand-torn dough soup), bossam (boiled pork wraps) and haemul pajeon (seafood pancake). KTO suggests the pancake with the sweet-and-sour cabbage salad.
To order, you can say 물총칼국수 하나 주세요 (mulchong kalguksu hana juseyo), which means “one mulchong kalguksu, please”. KTO says there is a mild basic flavor that children can eat and a spicy one. It also says each table must pick one kind of dish, because the shop has a limited number of burners.
KTO lists the hours as 10:30 to 21:30, with last order at 20:50, open all year, and says cards are accepted. KTO lists a phone number of 070-7758-6662; it is a Korean number and may not connect from abroad. The shop has a small parking space in front. KTO says to use the public beach parking lot at lunchtime.
Heuksong Udon Soba (흑송 우동소바 송정본점)
If you would rather have udon, KTO lists Heuksong about 150 meters from the noodle shop (our estimate). KTO says its signature is udon topped with four large burdock tempura pieces. The menu also lists vegetable tempura udon and green onion tempura udon, and KTO describes the shop as a sushi and tonkatsu (pork cutlet) place.
The photo above shows a set meal, not the burdock udon, so use the menu rather than the picture to order. KTO says there is a terrace where you can see the sea while you wait, and that window seats cannot be reserved: you sit in turn.
KTO lists the hours as 10:00 to 19:30, with last order at 19:20, closed on Mondays, and says cards are accepted. Parking is listed as available.
Allergies and diet rules
We found no source on allergens, halal or vegetarian options for either shop. Both dishes are built around seafood or fried food, so check ingredients, broth and sauce with the staff before you order.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Visit Busan gives two routes.
- Metro and bus: Busan Metro Line 2 to Haeundae Station (해운대역), then a bus such as 39, 40 or 63 from the Haeundae stop to the beach entrance, then a walk of about 12 minutes. Visit Busan lists several other bus numbers for this route, so check the sign at the stop.
- Donghae Line: Songjeong Station (송정역) on the Donghae Line, then a walk. One Visit Busan page says 17 minutes and others say 20, so allow 17 to 20 minutes.
A third way, if you are already on Haeundae Blueline Park, is the Beach Train from Mipo to Songjeong. Visit Busan says Songjeong Station is the end of Blueline Park, and our Blueline Park guide covers that ride.
Visit Busan says the 1-, 3- and 30-day metro passes are not valid on the Donghae Line. If you plan to take that line, check your card before you board. For card basics, see our Busan metro and T-money guide.
Hours, fees and the swimming season
KTO lists open access to the beach with no closing days. Visit Busan’s pages differ: the beach page lists 09:00 to 18:00 and another page says “Always”. The Songjeong Tourist Information Center, at the same address (62 Songjeonghaebyeon-ro), is listed as open 09:00 to 18:00. We therefore give no single opening time for the beach itself. Entry is free, and the information center’s number is +82-51-749-5800.
Visit Busan lists the 2026 swimming season at Songjeong as 26 June to 31 August. Surfing continues all year according to Visit Busan. We could not confirm the rules for swimming outside the official season, so ask at the information center.
A half-day order (our suggestion)
This is our own order, not a sourced route.
- Arrive by train or bus and walk to the beach.
- Walk the sand to Jukdo Park, then follow the trail to Songiljeong Pavilion.
- Walk back for lunch at one of the noodle shops. They are about 1 kilometer from the park in a straight line (our estimate).
- Spend the afternoon on the sand or in a surf lesson, or stay for the evening light. Visit Busan says the pavilion is a sunset spot.
First-Timer Tips
These are our suggestions, not sourced facts.
- Check the last train or bus home before you go. We could not find the times.
- Eat early or late if the shop has a queue. Heuksong seats by order of arrival.
- Bring sun protection. Visit Busan’s surfing page suggests sunblock for surfers.
- Take your cue from the weather. We have no sourced advice on October conditions.
FAQ
Is Songjeong Beach free? Visit Busan lists the fee as free.
How far is Songjeong Station from the beach? Visit Busan gives 17 minutes on the beach page and 20 minutes on other pages.
Can I swim there in October? The official 2026 season listed by Visit Busan is 26 June to 31 August. We could not confirm the rules for other dates.
Is there a tourist information center? Yes. Visit Busan lists the Songjeong Tourist Information Center at 62 Songjeonghaebyeon-ro, open 09:00 to 18:00 with a break from 12:00 to 13:00.
Do the noodle shops take cards? KTO’s listings say yes for both.
What We Could Not Confirm
- The beach’s real opening hours. Our sources differ.
- The length or walking time of the Jukdo Park trail.
- Last trains and buses.
- Prices at either noodle shop, English menus, and allergy, halal or vegetarian information.
- Whether either shop is open on a specific day.
- Swimming rules outside the official season.
Related guides
- Busan’s Beaches: A Visitor’s Guide
- Haeundae Blueline Park and Cheongsapo
- Dalmaji Road Walk in Haeundae
- Busan Metro for Visitors
We post short first-timer guides on Instagram too: @rolo.koreaguide.
Sources
Checked on 2 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (Korean service): Songjeong Beach (content ID 126080), Jukdo Park (129597), Songjeong Mulchong Kalguksu (2860833), Heuksong Udon Soba Songjeong Main Store (2859132), Songjeong Surf School (2784112). Photographs from 126080 (KOGL Type 1), and from 129597, 2860833 and 2859132 (KOGL Type 3), used unaltered.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (English service): Songjeong Beach (264198).
- Visit Busan (official Busan tourism site), Songjeong Beach: https://www.visitbusan.net/en/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000301001001000&uc_seq=280&lang_cd=en ; “Let’s refresh at the night sea of Songjeong after work!”: https://www.visitbusan.net/en/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000302002001000&uc_seq=1356&lang_cd=en ; Donghae Line tour: https://www.visitbusan.net/en/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000302011001000&uc_seq=490&lang_cd=en ; 2026 beach opening schedule: https://visitbusan.net/index.do?lang_cd=en&menuCd=DOM_000000302002001000&uc_seq=2787 ; Songjeong Tourist Information Center: https://www.visitbusan.net/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000304012001000&uio_seq=12&lang_cd=en .
- Distances: straight-line calculations from the KTO listing coordinates, not walking routes.
