Jeju’s northwest coast has a long run of sea-view roads and beaches. This guide covers three stops listed by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO): Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (하귀애월해안도로), Gwakji Beach (곽지해수욕장) and Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road (신창풍차해안도로).
We have not visited these places for this guide. It is a summary of what KTO says, checked on 12 October 2026. Distances marked as estimates are straight lines between listing coordinates, not road or walking routes. The three stops are spread out along the coast, so please read the distance notes before you plan a day around them.
Quick answer
- Start at Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road. KTO lists it as open 24 hours, all year, with parking available.
- Stop at Gwakji Beach, about 4.5 km west of the road in a straight line (our estimate). KTO lists 30 parking spaces.
- Finish at Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road, about 17 km further west in a straight line (our estimate). KTO lists it as open 24 hours, all year.
- We could not find a verified restaurant that fits this route, so this guide does not recommend one.
Where to Go: Three Sea Stops
Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (하귀애월해안도로)
KTO says the road is about 10 kilometers from Jeju Airport. It starts at Gamun-dong Port in Hagwi-ri, follows the sea and passes ocean-view cafes and pensions. KTO also says the road is part of Jeju Olle Trail 16 and is known as a spot for bike riding and trekking.
The listed address is 445-3 Gonae-ri, Jeju-si. KTO lists the road as open 24 hours, with no rest days, and parking available. For information, KTO gives the 1330 Travel Hotline (+82-2-1330, with Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese service) and a local number, +82-64-740-6000.
The photo above shows a grassy shore with a stone-wall path running beside the sea. Far across the water you can see a stretch of coastline with buildings and hills. The photo is a KTO image of the road, and we cannot tell you exactly where along it the picture was taken.
This second photo shows a rocky shore with a harbor wall behind it. Several visitors are standing on the rock near an orange-outlined area. KTO does not name this spot in its text, so we will not guess what it is. Look for signs on site.
The third photo shows three cyclists on a red-colored lane beside the road, with a wooden fence and orange-and-white barriers between them and the sea. It fits what KTO says about biking. We found no information on bike rental, so do not count on it.
Gwakji Beach (곽지해수욕장)
KTO describes Gwakji Beach (also written Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) as a white sand beach 350 meters long and 70 meters wide. It gives an average water depth of 1.5 meters and a slope of about 5 to 8 degrees. KTO says a youth training facility was installed there because of these conditions, and that groups of tourists visit every year.
KTO also describes Gwakji-ri as a historic village where shell mounds from prehistoric times were excavated. It repeats a local legend that the beach was once a village that became buried in the sand. This is a legend, not a historical finding.
The address is Geumseong 5-gil, Jeju-si. KTO lists parking as available with 30 spaces. We did not find opening hours, rest days, swimming season dates or facility information for the beach, so we cannot say when it is staffed or open for swimming. KTO gives +82-64-728-3985 as the information number.
KTO’s record for this stop has no photos, so we do not show one.
Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road (신창풍차해안도로)
KTO says this road continues along the western tip of Jeju Island and gives a view of windmills lined up along the road from an offshore wind farm. It mentions the winding coastline, a view of Chagwido Island in the distance, and says the road is well known for its sunset and is a good place to take pictures of the setting sun.
KTO also describes a trail named Eco Experience along the coastal road. It lists a kelp grouper statue, the Wondam Experience Site and a rest area where visitors can take selfies with different backdrops. According to KTO, the observatory in the middle of the trail is relatively quiet, and it recommends heading there after a few photos on the walk up from the road.
The listed address is 1322-1 Sinchang-ri, Jeju-si. KTO lists the road as open 24 hours, with no rest days, and parking available. The information number is +82-64-740-6000. KTO’s record for this stop has no photos either.
What to Eat: No Verified Stop on This Route
We could not find a verified restaurant that connects to these three stops. We would rather say so than invent one.
The only TourAPI restaurant listing in this area that came up in our search was Sinchang Heukdwaeji Duruchigi (신창흑돼지두루치기). Despite the name, its listed address is 182 Dongilhamo-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, which is a different town from the windmill road. In a straight line it is about 15 km from Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road and about 29 km from Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (our estimates), so we do not treat it as part of this route.
For reference, KTO describes it as a restaurant for stir-fried black pork cooked on a hot iron plate. The dish is partly prepared in the kitchen, then finished at the table with bean sprouts and green onions. KTO lists heukdwaeji duruchigi and jjukkumi duruchigi (stir-fried webfoot octopus) on the menu, hours of 10:00 to 21:30, open all year, with parking available. The phone number is +82-64-792-2292.
We found no prices, English menu information, card payment information or reservation rules. If you have allergies or dietary needs, ask staff about the ingredients and sauces, because we found no source on them. If you want a meal during the coast day, search for places near your own stop on a map app and check the hours there.
Plan Your Visit: A Coast Day in Order
This order is our suggestion, based only on the coordinates of the three stops. It runs from east to west.
- Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road. Start near Gamun-dong Port, where KTO says the road begins. It is open 24 hours, so timing is flexible.
- Gwakji Beach. About 4.5 km west in a straight line (our estimate). Check a map app for the road route.
- Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road. About 17 km further west in a straight line (our estimate). KTO says the road is well known for its sunset, so we would check the sunset time for the day first.
The photo above shows a wooden shelter with a picnic table, benches and a low fence facing the sea. It is a KTO image of the Hagwi road, and KTO does not say where along it the shelter stands. Treat it as an example of the kind of rest stop you may find, not a confirmed spot.
What the straight-line distances tell you
From the Hagwi road to Gwakji Beach is about 4.5 km, and from Gwakji Beach to the Sinchang road is about 17 km. From the Hagwi road to the Sinchang road it is about 21 km. Road distances are longer than straight lines, and we did not verify driving times, bus routes or taxi fares. For that reason we would not call this a walking day. Two of the legs are long enough that you will need a vehicle or public transport, and we cannot tell you which bus to take.
KTO says the Hagwi road is about 10 km from Jeju Airport, which gives you a rough sense of how close the first stop is to your arrival point. We did not verify how to get from the airport to the road.
Hours and basics at a glance
| Place | Listed hours (KTO) | Parking (KTO) | | — | — | — | | Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road | Open 24 hours, open all year | Available | | Gwakji Beach | Not confirmed | Available, 30 spaces | | Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road | Open 24 hours, open all year | Available |
First-Timer Tips
These are our suggestions, not sourced facts.
- Decide how you will travel between the stops before you leave, since we have no bus or taxi information.
- Check the weather and sunset time on the day, because the Sinchang road is described as a sunset place.
- Bring what you need for the coast. We found no information on shops or toilets at the beach or the roads.
- Use the information numbers above if you need to confirm anything locally.
FAQ
Is Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road open at night? KTO lists it as open 24 hours, all year.
Is there parking at Gwakji Beach? KTO lists parking as available, with 30 spaces.
Can I walk all three stops in one day? We do not think so. The stops are about 4.5 km and 17 km apart in straight lines, and we did not verify a walking route.
Is the Hagwi road part of an Olle trail? KTO says it is part of Jeju Olle Trail 16.
Where can I eat? We found no verified restaurant that connects to the route. See the food section above.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Bus routes, driving times, taxi fares and parking rules between the stops.
- Opening hours, rest days, swimming season and facilities at Gwakji Beach.
- Bike rental on or near the Hagwi road.
- Sunset times and the best time of day for each stop.
- A restaurant, prices, English menu or reservation rules near the route.
- What the orange-outlined area in the rocky-shore photo is.
Related guides
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Sources
Checked on 12 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (English service): Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (content ID 2823489, KOGL Type 3 photos), Gwakji Beach (2949552, no photos), Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road (2949743, no photos), Sinchang Heukdwaeji Duruchigi (3434507, no photos). Photographs used unaltered.
- Distances: straight-line calculations from the KTO listing coordinates, not road or walking routes.
