🌊 Gwakji Gwamul Beach | Jeju’s Local-Loved Beach for Chill Vibes, Clear Waters & Secret Springs 🐚☀️🚿

📝 1. Overview
Gwakji Gwamul Beach (곽지과물해변) is a spacious, lesser-known gem on Jeju’s northwestern coast, nestled between Aewol and Hallim. Known for its soft sand, clear turquoise waters, and unique natural spring footbath, this beach is where Jeju locals go to escape the tourist buzz.
It’s perfect for swimming, lounging, and slow living, especially in the warm months — with just enough cafés and shade to keep you all-day comfy.

🌟 2. Highlights

🏖️ Wide Sandy Beach + Gentle Waves

Super soft white sand, shallow gradient = great for families & casual swimmers
Lifeguards during peak season, beach rentals available

🪨 Gwamul Natural Spring (과물용천수)

A cold freshwater spring right on the beach
Locals use it to wash off sand, cool down feet, or fill bottles
Totally free & super refreshing!

🚿 Great Facilities (for a “quiet” beach)

Clean changing rooms, outdoor showers, public toilets
Sand rinse stations & shaded benches

📷 Hidden Viewpoints

Coastal rocks and nearby walking trails offer photo-perfect moments
Sunset here? 🌅 Glorious, wide-open, and way less crowded than elsewhere

💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:

The spring area with toes in water & waves behind
Sunset silhouette shots with wide ocean
Ice cream + beach backdrop = classic Jeju summer vibe
🕐 Best time:
Afternoon for swimming & photos
Golden hour for calm vibes + fewer people
👙 Bring towel, swimwear, sunscreen – this is a beach you’ll want to stay at

🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats & Cafés – Gwakji Faves

Café Taehee (카페 태희)
☕ Chill sea-view café with handmade cakes & comfy seating
📍 3-min walk from the beach entrance
🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Gwakji Grilled Mackerel House (곽지고등어구이)
🐟 Classic local grilled fish set meals, no-frills & delicious
📍 Across from beach parking
🕒 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
On the Beach Coffee (온더비치 커피)
🍹 Colorful ades, Jeju orange juice, and shaded terrace
📍 Beachfront strip
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

🚗 5. Access

📍 From Aewol Café Street / Handam:
🚗 ~10–15 min west along the coastal road
🛵 Very scooter-friendly zone

📍 From Jeju City (제주시):
🚗 ~35–40 min drive via Route 1132
🚌 Bus 202 or 784 → Get off at “Gwakji Beach (곽지해변)”

📍 Facilities:
🅿️ Free & paid parking lots available
🚻 Clean restrooms, open showers, shaded picnic tables
🧼 Foot wash station with spring water (legendary cold & clean!)