Daepo Port 대포항
Sokcho · Daepo Port & Oeongchi · Sights
The city's largest fishing harbor is a working port first and a tourist stop second. A row of fish-market buildings sells whatever came in that day, from squid and flounder to crab, and you can have it sliced into sashimi at a nearby hall. Along the outer breakwater is a walking path with views of boats and the open sea, and at night the stalls light up.
Prices are usually by weight and fluctuate with the catch, so ask before the fish is cut. Many vendors take cards, but cash is still handy. Prices and hours may change, and the port is busiest on weekend evenings.
From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, take a local bus toward Daepo Port, about 25 minutes, or a taxi in around 15. Public parking is next to the market. (Show a driver: 대포항)
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- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon through sunset, when lights come on and the boats return.
- Pair it with
- Oeongchi Port Coastal Trail starts on the north side, Seorak Sunrise Park overlooks the harbor, and Namgyeong Makguksu is a quick stop for noodles.
- Great for
- Friends, Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- The main fishing port, with raw-fish centers, fried-fish stalls and a breakwater walk. Agree on the price and weight before paying; many stalls take cards, but carry some cash.