Yeongdeok is a long East Sea county between Pohang and Uljin where winter snow crab, dramatic coastal walking, fishing ports and Korean War history create several very different travel zones. Ganggu Port and Haeparang Park form the food-centered southern hub, while Sunrise Park and the wind-power hills lead into the county's signature Blue Road. Farther north, Chuksan Port, Jukdosan and Goraebul Beach provide quieter coastal scenery, and inland Yeonghae adds traditional villages and independence-movement history. The Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial introduces a very different chapter of the coast through a large ship-shaped museum built over the sea. In 2026, the 29th Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival ran March 26-29 and has already finished, while the county's seven supervised beaches operated through August 23 and are now outside their official swimming season. Improved Donghae Line rail service also makes Yeongdeok easier to reach from Pohang, Uljin and the northern East Sea corridor.
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Why Visit Yeongdeok?
Yeongdeok stretches along Gyeongsangbuk-do's East Sea coast between Pohang and Uljin. It is a county of fishing ports, steep headlands, long beaches and mountain ridges that fall almost directly into the sea.
The name is most strongly associated with snow crab. Ganggu Port and the surrounding crab street become one of Korea's busiest seafood destinations in winter and early spring, when visitors come specifically to eat local daege.
The coast is equally important. Yeongdeok Blue Road has been reorganized into eight current walking courses, allowing visitors to choose anything from a short beach route to a nearly five-hour wind-farm and coastal section.
A first trip should combine one food-centered port, one Blue Road or viewpoint experience and one cultural or historical site rather than trying to drive the entire coastline in a single day.
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Understand Yeongdeok Before You Plan
Ganggu-myeon is the southern tourism hub. Ganggu Port, Snow Crab Street, Haeparang Park and Samsa Marine Park are all in this part of the county.
Yeongdeok-eup lies slightly inland from the central coast and contains Yeongdeok Station, the traditional market and road access toward Sunrise Park and the wind-power complex at Changpo.
Chuksan-myeon contains Chuksan Port, Jukdosan and several of the most scenic Blue Road sections. Yeonghae and Byeonggok to the north are better for Goraebul Beach, Daejin Beach, Goesiri Traditional Village and quieter rural travel.
Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial lies far to the south in Namjeong-myeon, close to the Pohang boundary. Treat it as a southern arrival or departure stop rather than crossing the whole county only to add it late in the day.
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Start with Ganggu Port
Ganggu Port is the most famous harbor in Yeongdeok and the easiest place to understand the county's snow-crab economy.
Fishing boats, crab restaurants, seafood markets and Haeparang Park create a tourism district that is busiest from winter through early spring.
Walk the port before choosing a restaurant. Seeing live tanks, auction activity and the harbor gives the meal more context than arriving only to eat.
Outside snow-crab season, Ganggu remains a useful coastal base for raw fish, seafood and access to Sunrise Park and the Blue Road.
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Understand Yeongdeok Snow Crab
Yeongdeok daege is a snow crab associated with the deep, cold waters of the East Sea. The Korean name does not mean that the crab is physically huge; it refers to the long bamboo-like shape of the legs.
Quality, size and market price vary substantially. A restaurant meal can therefore cost very different amounts depending on the individual crab, origin, weight and season.
Ask the total price before cooking begins. If the crab is priced by weight, confirm the weight and whether side dishes or cooking charges are included.
Travelers on a budget can still experience the local identity through crab meat dishes, crab rice, ramen and other menu items without ordering the largest whole crab.
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Know the 2026 Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival Status
The 29th Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival was held from March 26 through March 29, 2026 at the Ganggu Haeparang Park area.
The festival included snow-crab fishing and trap experiences, games, performances and food programs. Yeongdeok reported roughly 80,000 visitors during the four-day event.
The 2026 festival has already finished. Visitors traveling later in the year should treat Ganggu as a working seafood destination rather than expecting festival programming.
For a future festival trip, verify the new year's exact dates because the event schedule can move within the late-winter and early-spring period.
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Walk Haeparang Park
Haeparang Park occupies an open waterfront area next to Ganggu Port and is the main festival space for the Snow Crab Festival.
The park works best as a low-effort harbor walk before or after a meal. It gives wide views of the river mouth, fishing boats and coastal road without requiring hiking equipment.
Sunset and early evening are particularly pleasant when restaurants and harbor lights begin to turn on.
Because the park is an outdoor public space, there is no need to structure the entire day around a ticket or formal entry time.
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Visit Samsa Marine Park
Samsa Marine Park sits south of Ganggu and provides another open East Sea viewpoint.
The park is known for its large New Millennium bell, coastal views and broad event spaces. It is easy to combine with Ganggu Port when arriving from Pohang or the south.
This is a short scenic stop rather than an attraction that needs several hours. It works well at sunrise, before lunch in Ganggu or as a rest point on a coastal drive.
Strong winter wind can make the exposed park feel much colder than the temperature shown for inland Yeongdeok.
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Drive to Yeongdeok Sunrise Park
Yeongdeok Sunrise Park is one of the county's most recognizable coastal viewpoints. The road rises above a rocky shoreline near Changpo and gives broad views of the East Sea.
The park is closely connected with the Blue Road and with the neighboring wind-power complex, so it makes more sense as part of a half-day coastal route than as a stand-alone photo stop.
The coast is exposed to wind. On rough-sea days, stay behind barriers and avoid wet rocks even if other visitors are approaching the edge.
Early morning gives the classic sunrise experience, but afternoon light is often better for photographing the coast itself.
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See Yeongdeok Wind Power Complex
The hills above Sunrise Park contain Yeongdeok's large wind-power complex, where rows of turbines stand above forest and sea.
Walking and driving between the turbines creates a landscape very different from the fishing ports below. Several viewpoints also look back over the coastline.
The wind farm is one of the central features of Blue Road Course 3, currently called the Wind Hill route.
Treat turbine areas as working energy infrastructure. Use designated roads and visitor spaces rather than entering service areas.
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Add the Renewable Energy Exhibition Area
The Changpo wind-power zone also contains renewable-energy interpretation and family-oriented visitor facilities.
Operating hours for individual indoor facilities can differ from the always-open outdoor landscape, and Monday closures are common in the county's public exhibition facilities.
This is a useful rainy-day addition for families, but the coast and wind-farm landscape remain the main reasons to visit the area.
Check the current Yeongdeok Stay tourism site if a specific indoor exhibition is essential to your day.
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Understand the New 8-Course Yeongdeok Blue Road
Yeongdeok's current official Blue Road system is divided into eight courses rather than the older A, B and C structure still found in many travel blogs.
Course 1, Starting Beach, is 8.3 kilometers and about 2 hours 10 minutes. Course 2, Special Crab, is 6.3 kilometers and about 1 hour 42 minutes.
Course 3, Wind Hill, is 17.6 kilometers and about 4 hours 55 minutes. Course 4, Blue Sea, is 10.9 kilometers and about 3 hours.
Course 5, Mokeun's Path of Reflection, is 9.5 kilometers and about 2 hours 30 minutes. Course 6, Gwaneodae Five Views, is 3.3 kilometers and about 1 hour 40 minutes. Course 7, Beach Camping, is 4.6 kilometers and about 1 hour 10 minutes. Course 8, The End of Blue Road, is 6 kilometers and about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Choose One Blue Road Course, Not All Eight
A first-time visitor does not need to complete the entire Blue Road to understand the coast.
Course 2 works well for travelers focused on Ganggu and snow crab. Course 3 is the strongest choice for wind-farm and big-view scenery. Courses farther north are better for quieter beaches, fishing villages and the Yeonghae-Goraebul side of the county.
As of August 30, 2026, Yeongdeok's official tourism site marks Blue Road Course 4 as access-restricted because of Gyeongbuk wildfire damage. Check all current trail notices before walking, especially after storms, because coastal stairs, boardwalks and exposed rocky sections may temporarily close for safety.
Carry water. Some stretches pass small villages with limited convenience stores outside peak season.
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Walk from Sunrise Park toward Chuksan
The coast between Sunrise Park and Chuksan is one of Yeongdeok's strongest sections for serious walkers.
The route alternates between hillside, rocky shoreline, small beaches, fishing villages and open sea views. Wind turbines remain visible behind you for part of the journey.
Do not underestimate the accumulated elevation. A route described as coastal can still involve repeated stairs and short climbs.
If you have only half a day, walk a scenic section and return by taxi or bus rather than forcing a through-hike that leaves no time for the villages.
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Visit Chuksan Port
Chuksan Port is smaller and calmer than Ganggu and provides one of the best places to experience Yeongdeok without the concentration of large crab restaurants.
Fishing boats, breakwaters and Jukdosan rise immediately beside the harbor, making the scenery more enclosed and dramatic.
Seafood is still central, but the atmosphere is closer to a working fishing village than a large food tourism district.
Use Chuksan as a lunch or afternoon base when walking the central Blue Road.
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Climb Jukdosan and Its Observatory
Jukdosan rises directly beside Chuksan Port and is one of the easiest short climbs on the coast.
A path and stairs lead through bamboo and coastal vegetation to an observatory above the harbor.
From the top, you can see Chuksan's breakwaters, fishing boats and the Blue Road continuing along the East Sea coast.
The climb is short enough to add after lunch but can still be slippery after rain.
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Drive the Yeongdeok Snow Crab Road
The coastal road from Ganggu toward Chuksan and Goraebul is sometimes marketed as Yeongdeok Snow Crab Road.
Even without hiking, the drive delivers repeated views of rocky shore, beaches, small harbors and forested headlands.
The best strategy is to choose a few stops rather than pulling over at every viewpoint. Sunrise Park, one Blue Road section, Chuksan and Goraebul make a strong full-day sequence.
Use official parking areas. The road has curves and narrow shoulders that are unsafe for improvised photo stops.
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Visit Goraebul Beach
Goraebul is Yeongdeok's largest and best-known sandy beach, with a long shoreline backed by pine forest.
It is particularly suitable for families during the supervised swimming season because the scale of the beach allows visitors to spread out more than at smaller coves.
Outside the official swimming season, the sand and shoreline remain useful for walking, but lifeguard coverage, water facilities and swimming controls are different.
The adjoining Goraebul Public Campground makes the area one of the county's strongest options for a beach-focused overnight stay.
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Know the 2026 Beach Season Has Ended
Yeongdeok opened seven supervised beaches in July 2026: Goraebul, Daejin, Jangsa, Gyeongjeong, Obo, Hajeo and Namho.
The county closed all seven on August 23 after 38 days of official operation. As of August 30, 2026, they are therefore outside the supervised swimming season.
Yeongdeok has announced additional safety staffing through September 13 because hot weather continues, but this should not be interpreted as a full extension of the normal beach operating season.
Yeongri Beach remained closed in 2026 because of construction related to a marine species restoration center and beach convenience facilities.
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Stay at Goraebul Public Campground
Goraebul Public Campground sits directly behind the pine forest and beach and operates an active online reservation system in 2026.
The site includes camping, caravan and accommodation options depending on the area booked.
Peak summer reservations are competitive, while autumn can be more comfortable for camping because daytime heat falls but the sea remains visually active.
Bring identification for check-in and read the current fire, barbecue and vehicle rules before arriving.
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Visit Daejin and Smaller Beaches
Daejin Beach near Yeonghae provides a quieter alternative to Goraebul, while Gyeongjeong, Obo, Hajeo and Namho each offer smaller-scale beach experiences.
Outside July and August, these places become better for walking, photography and fishing-village atmosphere than for structured swimming.
The 2026 official supervised season ended August 23, so late-August and September visitors should expect reduced beach services.
Always check surf warnings. East Sea waves can become dangerous even on a sunny day.
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Visit the Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial
The Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial is one of Yeongdeok's most important historical attractions and stands dramatically above the sea in the form of a large landing ship.
The memorial explains the September 1950 landing operation at Jangsa, which was intended to disrupt North Korean supply lines and divert attention during the period surrounding the Incheon Landing Operation.
Many of the participants were young student soldiers, making the museum a memorial to sacrifice as well as a military-history exhibition.
The building is Korea's only patriotic exhibition facility constructed directly over the sea in this form.
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Know the Current Memorial Hours and Fees
From March through October, the memorial operates 09:00-18:00, with final entry at 17:00.
From November through February, it operates 09:00-17:00, with final entry at 16:00.
Monday is the regular closure day. If Monday is a public holiday, the memorial opens Monday and closes Tuesday. It also closes on Seollal Day and Chuseok Day.
Current individual admission is 8,000 won for adults, 6,000 won for teenagers, 5,000 won for children and seniors, and 3,000 won for military visitors.
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Know the Museum Was Renewed
The Jangsa memorial reopened in July 2025 after a substantial exhibition renewal.
Older analog displays were replaced with immersive media, digital experiences and reorganized visitor circulation, with additional rest and viewing spaces.
This means reviews written before mid-2025 may describe an older exhibition experience.
Allow at least one hour, and longer if Korean War history is a major interest.
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Walk Jangsa Beach after the Museum
Jangsa Beach stretches beside the memorial and gives the historical visit an important physical context.
Standing on the sand after seeing the landing-operation exhibits makes it easier to understand why the coastline and surf conditions mattered to the operation.
The official 2026 supervised beach season has ended, so late-August visitors should treat the beach primarily as a historical and scenic walk unless current safety staff specifically permit water activity.
The site pairs naturally with a drive between Pohang and Ganggu.
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Explore Yeonghae
Yeonghae is the main northern inland town and has a very different atmosphere from the crab ports.
The town is associated with the March 18, 1919 independence movement and with the scholar Yi Saek, known by the pen name Mokeun.
Yeonghae Market, traditional streets and nearby historic villages provide a cultural counterpoint to the coast.
The new Donghae Line also gives Yeonghae its own railway station, which is useful for travelers focusing on the northern beaches and Goraebul.
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Visit Goesiri Traditional Village
Goesiri Traditional Village near Yeonghae preserves a cluster of old houses associated with the Yeongyang Nam clan.
Tiled roofs, stone walls and narrow lanes create one of Yeongdeok's strongest traditional residential landscapes.
This is a living village rather than a fully enclosed museum, so stay on public lanes and do not enter private courtyards without permission.
Combine Goesiri with Yeonghae, Daejin Beach and Goraebul for a slower northern day.
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Add Mokeun Yi Saek Heritage
Yi Saek was a major late-Goryeo scholar and thinker whose family roots are connected with the Yeonghae area.
Yeongdeok's current Blue Road Course 5 is named Mokeun's Path of Reflection, showing how the county links walking tourism with his historical memory.
Travelers interested in Korean intellectual history can combine this route with traditional villages and Yeonghae rather than focusing only on the coastline.
This is more rewarding for repeat visitors than for travelers with only one day.
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Try a 2026 Heritage Night Route
Yeongdeok held its 2026 National Heritage Night from August 21 through August 23.
The event has already finished, but it highlights Yeonghae and the county's northern heritage as an increasingly important tourism theme rather than an afterthought to snow crab and beaches.
If you visit in a future summer, check whether the night program returns before booking accommodation around the assumption of evening heritage events.
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Know the 2026 Blue Road Trail Run Is Coming
Yeongdeok is also expanding active tourism around its long-distance coastal trails.
The tourism foundation opened registration in July 2026 for the second Yeongdeok Blue Road & Korea Dulle Trail Run.
Trail-running events can temporarily concentrate participants and support vehicles on sections that ordinary walkers also use.
If your travel date overlaps a major race or walking event, check the Blue Road notices for access, parking and shuttle changes.
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Try Yeongdeok Peach Season
Yeongdeok is better known for seafood, but summer peach production is another important local food identity.
The 2026 Yeongdeok Peach Market operated from July 24 through August 17 at sales sites in Yeongdeok and Yeonghae.
The market has already finished for 2026, but late July and early August remain the period to look for direct seasonal peach sales.
For international travelers, eat fresh fruit during the trip rather than assuming it can be carried through agricultural customs controls at home.
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What to Eat in Yeongdeok
Snow crab is the essential winter and early-spring food experience, especially around Ganggu.
Other East Sea seafood includes raw fish, squid, flounder and seasonal shellfish. Menus change according to the catch rather than remaining identical year-round.
Inland and northern areas offer more ordinary Gyeongbuk dishes, market food and seasonal agricultural products.
For a two-day trip, eat one major seafood meal in Ganggu and one simpler local meal in Yeonghae or a fishing village.
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Best Areas to Stay in Yeongdeok
Ganggu is the best base for first-time visitors focused on snow crab, restaurants and the southern-central coast.
Yeongdeok-eup is practical for railway access and central transport but is less atmospheric than the port or beach areas.
Goraebul is best for beach and camping travel, while Yeonghae works well for a quieter northern itinerary.
Blue Road walkers can also use trekking-oriented accommodation near the wind-power and Sunrise Park zone.
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One-Day Yeongdeok Itinerary: Snow Crab and Coast
Morning: Arrive in Ganggu and walk the port before restaurants become busiest.
Late morning: Continue to Haeparang Park and the crab street.
Lunch: Eat snow crab in season or another East Sea seafood meal.
Afternoon: Drive to Sunrise Park and the wind-power complex, then walk a short section of Blue Road.
Late afternoon: Continue to Chuksan Port and Jukdosan for coastal views before returning south.
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One-Day Yeongdeok Itinerary: Blue Road
Morning: Choose one official Blue Road course based on distance, weather and your transport plan.
Course 3 provides the strongest wind-farm landscape but requires almost five hours at the official estimate. Shorter Courses 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 are easier to combine with food or village sightseeing.
Lunch: Eat in the nearest fishing village rather than carrying the whole day's food unless your section is remote.
Afternoon: Finish at a port, beach or viewpoint with transport back to your accommodation already confirmed.
Do not attempt a long one-way walk without checking the return bus or taxi situation.
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One-Day Yeongdeok Itinerary: History and Northern Coast
Morning: Start at Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial if arriving from Pohang.
Late morning: Walk Jangsa Beach and continue north by car or train.
Lunch: Eat in Yeongdeok or Yeonghae.
Afternoon: Explore Goesiri Traditional Village and Yeonghae, then continue to Daejin or Goraebul for a beach walk.
This route is easier with a car because Jangsa and the northern villages lie far apart.
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One-Day Yeongdeok Itinerary: Goraebul and Yeonghae
Morning: Arrive around Goraebul and walk the long sandy beach and pine-backed shoreline.
Late morning: Continue to Daejin or another smaller northern beach.
Lunch: Eat in Yeonghae.
Afternoon: Walk Goesiri Traditional Village and add a short Mokeun-related heritage stop.
Late afternoon: Return to Goraebul for sunset color or take the Donghae Line from Yeonghae Station.
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Two-Day Yeongdeok Itinerary
Day 1: Ganggu Port, Haeparang Park, snow crab or seafood lunch, Sunrise Park, wind-power complex, a Blue Road section and Chuksan Port.
Day 2: Jangsa Landing Operation Memorial in the south or, if you prefer a compact northern day, Yeonghae, Goesiri and Goraebul Beach.
In winter, give Ganggu more time because the seafood meal and port activity are central to the trip.
In spring and autumn, prioritize Blue Road walking. In summer, remember that the 2026 supervised beach season ended August 23, even though the coastline remains open for ordinary visits.
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How to Get to Yeongdeok from Seoul
The easiest rail strategy is usually Seoul to Pohang by KTX, then transfer to a Donghae Line regional train for Yeongdeok.
Current August 30, 2026 timetable data shows 11 direct services from Pohang to Yeongdeok, including KTX-Eum, ITX-Maum and Nuriro. The fastest KTX-Eum trips take about 20 minutes, while many regional services take roughly 26 to 35 minutes.
This is a major improvement over the period when travelers had to depend almost entirely on intercity buses north of Pohang.
Check Korail for your exact date because the number of daily regional trains varies by day.
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Use Yeonghae Station for the Northern Coast
The extended Donghae Line also serves Yeonghae Station north of Yeongdeok-eup.
Late-August 2026 schedules show multiple Nuriro and ITX-Maum services between Yeongdeok and Yeonghae, with a journey of roughly nine to ten minutes.
Yeonghae Station can be more convenient than Yeongdeok Station if your main goals are Goraebul, Daejin, Yeonghae Market or Goesiri.
Neither station eliminates the need for local bus or taxi connections to the beaches.
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Use Pohang as the Main High-Speed Rail Gateway
Pohang remains the most useful KTX gateway for travelers arriving from Seoul or Daejeon.
After reaching Pohang, use the Donghae Line train, intercity bus or a rental car to continue north.
A rental car becomes attractive if your itinerary includes Jangsa, Ganggu, Sunrise Park, Chuksan and Goraebul in a short period because those sites are spread along a long coast.
For a slower rail-and-walking trip, base each day around Yeongdeok or Yeonghae Station instead.
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Getting Around Yeongdeok
Local buses connect Ganggu, Yeongdeok, Chuksan, Yeonghae and the beach villages, but frequency can be limited outside the main town corridors.
The Donghae Line now solves part of the north-south transport problem by linking stations within the county and to Pohang and Uljin.
Taxis are useful for the final segment to trailheads, beaches and viewpoints.
For a two-day first visit covering both Jangsa in the south and Goraebul in the north, driving is still the simplest option.
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Best Time to Visit Yeongdeok
January through March is the strongest snow-crab season for food-focused travel. The 2026 Snow Crab Festival ran March 26-29.
April through June is excellent for Blue Road walking before midsummer heat and humidity become intense.
July and August are beach season, but the official 2026 supervised period ended on August 23. Late-August visitors should expect reduced swimming services even though the coast remains accessible.
September and October are among the best all-round months for hiking, coastal driving and camping.
Winter is cold and windy but provides the most distinctive Ganggu food experience.
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Is Yeongdeok Worth Visiting?
Yes, especially for travelers who want a coastal destination that is more about walking, fishing villages and food than large resort development.
Ganggu's snow-crab culture gives Yeongdeok a clear identity, while the Blue Road creates a reason to stay longer than one restaurant meal.
Sunrise Park, the wind turbines, Chuksan and Goraebul show how much the scenery changes along one county's coast. Jangsa adds serious modern history, and Yeonghae gives the trip a quieter cultural dimension.
The improved Donghae Line makes Yeongdeok substantially easier to combine with Pohang, Uljin and a longer East Sea itinerary in 2026.
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FAQ
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How many days do you need in Yeongdeok?
One full day is enough for Ganggu, Sunrise Park and a short Blue Road section. Two days are better if you also want Jangsa, Chuksan, Yeonghae or Goraebul.
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When was the 2026 Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival?
The 29th festival ran from March 26 through March 29, 2026 at the Ganggu Haeparang Park area. The 2026 edition has already finished.
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Is Yeongdeok snow crab available only during the festival?
No. Ganggu is a snow-crab destination throughout the main fishing season. The festival is only a concentrated annual event.
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How many Blue Road courses are there now?
The current official Yeongdeok Blue Road system has eight numbered courses. Older A, B and C course information is outdated.
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What is the longest Blue Road course?
Current Course 3, Wind Hill, is 17.6 kilometers with an official estimate of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
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Is Gyeongcheondae in Yeongdeok?
No. Gyeongcheondae is in Sangju. Yeongdeok's major scenic coastal areas include Sunrise Park, the wind-power complex, Chuksan, Goraebul and the Blue Road.
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What are Jangsa Landing Operation Memorial hours?
March through October: 09:00-18:00 with final entry at 17:00. November through February: 09:00-17:00 with final entry at 16:00. Monday is the regular closure day.
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How much is Jangsa Landing Operation Memorial?
Current individual admission is 8,000 won for adults, 6,000 won for teenagers, 5,000 won for children and seniors, and 3,000 won for military visitors.
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Are Yeongdeok beaches still officially open on August 30, 2026?
No. The county closed its seven supervised beaches on August 23 after 38 days of operation. Additional safety staff remain in place through September 13, but the formal swimming season has ended.
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Which Yeongdeok beach is the biggest?
Goraebul is the county's largest and best-known sandy beach, with a long shoreline and a public campground behind the pine forest.
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Can you reach Yeongdeok by train?
Yes. The Donghae Line serves Yeongdeok and Yeonghae. Current August 30, 2026 services from Pohang include KTX-Eum, ITX-Maum and Nuriro trains.
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How long is the train from Pohang to Yeongdeok?
The fastest current KTX-Eum services take about 20 minutes, while many ITX-Maum and Nuriro services take roughly 26 to 35 minutes. Check Korail for your exact date.
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Can you visit Yeongdeok from Seoul as a day trip?
It is possible using KTX to Pohang and a Donghae Line connection, but an overnight stay is much better if you want Blue Road walking and a relaxed seafood meal.
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What is the best season for Yeongdeok?
Winter and early spring are best for snow crab, spring and autumn for Blue Road walking, and midsummer for supervised beach travel. In 2026 the supervised beach season ended August 23.
