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SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

14.2Km    2024-05-23

266 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-1700

The Busan Aquarium takes visitors into the exciting world of life under the sea. The aquarium covers an area of 36,000 ㎡ and is spread over 3 underground levels and one above-ground level with different sections divided into special themes. The underwater tunnel experience resembles a walk along the ocean floor with various sea creatures swimming above, serving as a popular attraction within the aquarium. The aquarium is home to over 250 different species of fish, algae, reptiles, and amphibians, including large sharks, turtles, seahorses, and more, for a total of over 10,000 sea creatures.

Saeachim Matjip (새아침맛집)

Saeachim Matjip (새아침맛집)

14.2Km    2020-01-09

28, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-4053

With over 20 years in operation, Saeachim Matjip first gained popularity as its outstanding taste was covered in the media. It serves raw fish fresh off the boat and is particularly famous to Japanese visitors. Also, it was among restaurants recommended in the 88 Seoul Olympics.

Haeundae Tourist Information Center (해운대관광안내소)

Haeundae Tourist Information Center (해운대관광안내소)

14.2Km    2025-03-15

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Tourist Information Center, located next to the Busan Aquarium, provides information about tourist attractions and programs. Visitors can obtain leaflets, travel maps, and guidebooks to make their trip more convenient. Right next to the Information Center is the Haeundae Souvenir Shop, where visitors can purchase a variety of Haeundae-themed souvenirs, such as camellia tote bags, mugs, magnets, and accessories.

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

14.2Km    2024-11-26

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series "Strong Girl Nam-soon"
Here, Nam-soon and her Mongolian mother shared a joyful moment creating the word “바다” (sea) with seashells on the sandy beach and taking pictures together.

Haeundae Sand Festival (해운대 모래축제)

Haeundae Sand Festival (해운대 모래축제)

14.3Km    2022-05-13

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-749-4062

Haeundae Sand Festival takes place at Busan’s beautiful Haeundae Beach, an extremely popular summer vacation spot. The festival is the only sand-related eco-festival in Korea, and features beautiful sand and exciting programs for all visitors to enjoy.

Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡)

Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡)

14.3Km    2023-12-22

38, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

This dessert shop is located near Mipo Station and Haeundae Blueline Park at the end of Haeundae Beach. It serves gelato ice cream wrapped in a thin skin of sweet rice cake, and its appearance resembles steamed buns or sweet rice cake with red bean filling. The signature menu here is roasted pistachio. Customers can pick their favorite filling, from roasted pistachio to other fillings like Jeju green tea and coffee-cinnamon cookies. The cake is served on a small wooden plate, so it is perfect for posting on social media feeds. However, due to the immense popularity, the store sets a limit on how many one can buy and subject to early closure when they run out ingredients. The store doesn’t have any seating tables and usually have a long waiting line so visitors are advised to visit early.  

Busan International Dance Festival (부산국제무용제)

Busan International Dance Festival (부산국제무용제)

14.3Km    2024-05-28

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-868-7881~2

The Busan International Dance Festival (BIDF) is one of the largest dance festivals in Korea. Dancers taking the stage in Haeundae hail from all over the world. Visitors can be assured to experience an eclectic mix of dancing that showcases a variety of excellent dance styles: classical ballet, modern dance, and more.

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

14.3Km    2024-04-29

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-741-6440

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center is located between Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches and was built in 1986 as an international scale stadium, used during the ‘86 Asian Games and the ‘88 Seoul Olympics. It is able to anchor 448 yachts, and it has the proper natural environment for yachting so as to be the venue of various domestic and international yacht competitions, becoming a popular site for lovers of yachting and ocean sports.

Amenities include training facilities for yachting as well as windsurfing and submarines, as well as a large parking lot and commemorative monuments.

Annyang Haemul-tang (안양해물탕)

Annyang Haemul-tang (안양해물탕)

14.3Km    2020-05-29

66, Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-505-0480

Annyang Haemul-tang is a spicy seafood stew specialty restaurant located in Sajik-dong, Busan.

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

14.3Km    2024-07-22

12 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 197beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Korea's one and only hotel for both pets and pet owners. The Petel Premium Suite opened in 2016 to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle with pets, offering facilites and services for guests on a business trip or a vacation with their pets. 

The Petel's guestrooms are carefully designed with the consideration of animals' behavioral traits, convenience, and safety. The guestrooms have non-slip floors to prevent joint injury of pets, stairways suited to pets, and a deodorant and disinfectant system. Depending on room availability, the hotel accepts large-sized dogs as long as they weigh 45 kg or less and under 70 cm in x_height, with the exception of legal guide dogs. Other amenities include a cafe louge that offers unique and healthy treats for pets and humans and a summertime swimming pool for dogs.