Dojik Beach is a simple beach located in Dojik-ri, Okgye-myeon, at the southernmost part of Gangneung City. It stretches 500 meters in length and covers an area of 50,000㎡. The name “Dojik” comes from the word meaning “straight,” referring to the straight layout of the village. With the construction of the Donghae Expressway, the village was divided into two parts, and residents relocated as a group, leaving the original village no longer in existence. True to its name, this is a rare place where five transportation routes—national highway, railway, expressway, airway, and sea route—run parallel to each other.

Dojik Beach is known for its clean sand and spacious parking area, making it a მშვიდ and popular destination for families. For accommodation, visitors can use local guesthouses. The beach features a simple parking lot of approximately 3,000㎡ and a campsite of about 1,000㎡ that can accommodate around 66 tents.

Around Dojik Beach, fish such as wrasse, rockfish, and flounder are caught throughout the year. On weekends, it is common to see families enjoying fishing together, often using marine worms as bait. Four fishing boats operate year-round, harvesting octopus and clams. In spring, filefish and olive flounder are mainly caught, while in autumn, yellowtail and gizzard shad are the primary catch. Boats usually return to port around 2–3 PM.

Seaweed (March–May), sea squirts (year-round), sea cucumbers (December–March), sea urchins (December–May), jinuwari seaweed (spring), hijiki (February–May), and laver (January–March) are also harvested, with returns to port around 1 PM.

Located next to the well-known Mangsang Beach, Dojik Beach is the southernmost beach in Gangneung. Although not widely known, it is a place that quickly captures visitors’ hearts once experienced. Situated between Okgye Service Area and Donghae Service Area, the beach lies along the Yeongdong Line railway and the Donghae Expressway (Route 65), and can also be accessed via National Route 7 from Gangneung.

As it is within a military zone, the beach is open only during the peak summer season. It offers a quiet and clean environment. To find accommodations, it is easier to cross the railway and expressway into Dojik-ri. The presence of barbed-wire fences creates a solemn atmosphere and can evoke a sense of the division of Korea.

Recently, there have been efforts to build modern pensions, but there is a hope that accommodations reflecting the local character of Dojik-ri will be preserved rather than overly urbanized styles. Instead of uniform beaches, it is desirable to maintain the unique identity of each region.

Although the sandy beach is not very wide, there is a campsite available. It includes shower facilities, and the ground is natural soil. Camping is available for approximately 10,000 KRW per night. This beach is ideal for campers seeking a quiet environment, but the campsite is not operated during winter due to freezing issues with water facilities.

Like other beaches, Dojik Beach operates during July and August, and there is no entrance fee. While many visitors come to enjoy swimming, it is also popular among anglers targeting wrasse.

After enjoying the beach, cross the road and explore Dojik-ri village. Although the original village disappeared due to the expressway, relocated residents have settled across the beach. The village still retains the appearance of a traditional fishing community, including a Seonangdang shrine located on the hillside near the expressway. This wooden shrine hosts annual rituals.

While such rituals may seem like stories of the past to outsiders, for local residents whose livelihood depends on fishing, they represent earnest wishes for safety, prosperity, and abundant catches. Observing the shrine, one cannot help but hope that these local traditions will not disappear under commercial development.

Nearby attractions include Neulhaetsal Rural Experience Village (Manwoo Village), Daejin Village, and Mukho Port. Other nearby camping sites include Donghae Mangsang Auto Camping Site, Okgye Beach, and Nobong Auto Campground.