Sometimes we all need to get away for a weekend at the beach and let other people cook for us.
About Mallipo Beach
Mallipo Beach is an increasingly popular swimming and surfing beach on the west coast of South Korea in Taean-gun. Mallipo offers an expansive beach with shallow waters that are either serene or packed with moderate waves depending on the season and weather.
Mallipo Beach
041-672-9662
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Hangul Address
충청남도 태안군 소원면 모항리 1394
Popular west coast beach with lots of activities like paddle boarding, surfing, ATV, etc. The water is shallow with generally small surf. Dogs are allowed on leash. Dogs must be picked up after.
Restaurants at Mallipo Beach
Like all beaches in Korea, the majority of restaurants offer extremely delicious seafood options. However, that’s not all you will find at Mallipo. We have put together a quick list of ten places we like to eat. Some restaurants may be closed during winter or offer limited hours. You can use 1330 to confirm restaurants will be open when you visit.
We usually arrive at Mallipo Beach and start with a burger at MLP Surf for lunch, either seafood or lamb skewers for dinner, and then coffee at Pino Coffee And Dessert.
10 Places We Recommend at Mallipo Beach
Honam Hway House
041-673-6789
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 서해로 6
I LOVE to order a huge seafood meal at Mallipo. It costs between 80,000 - 150,000 depending on what they serve, number of people in your group, and what’s in season.
Daehan Lamb Skewers
0507-1373-6641
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포1길 82
This restaurant isn’t full Chinese but also isn’t Korean Chinese, and it is very delicious. They serve grilled lamb skewers and steaks. Plus that have a wide assortment of seafood and side dishes.
Doce Vida
010-7473-1186
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포2길 154
An Western food restaurant with nice pizza and pastas.
Sowon Haejangguk
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포3길 2
Delicious Korean soups and stews. Single servings and family style pots.
Fishing Village Table
0507-1428-9099
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 천리포1길 143-22
Grilled crush restaurant offering a traditional fishing village meal. A must try for fish lovers.
BBQ Chicken And Pizza
041-672-6440
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포2길 144
A chicken, pizza, and beer restaurant that’s perfect for hungry friends and family. Lookup! It’s on the second floor.
MLP Surf
0507-1305-5199
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포2길 172
Founded by a guy from Pyeongtaek, MLP Surf is a destination for the cool kids. You can rent surf boards, eat a burger, shop, grab a drink, or eat an ice cream.
BHC Chicken Mallipo
041-672-2326
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Mallipo Pork BBQ
0507-1382-2434
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Moon And Sea foam Resto Cafe
Mallipo Beach
There are a number of cafes at Mallipo Beach, but only one that we visit because we are snobs. The coffee and desserts here rise above others in the area as of 2021, this will surely change quickly as Mallipo Beach becomes increasingly popular.
Pino Coffee And Dessert
010-6720-3824
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 만리포2길 184
A beach view cafe serving Cafe Libre beans, baked goods, beers, etc.
Where to Stay at Mallipo Beach
Be sure to also read our blog on where to stay at Mallipo Beach! You don’t have to go for just the day, it’s the perfect place for a long weekend.
Lanae Rivers-Woods moved to Korea in 2011 where she lives in the countryside with her family, friends, and puppies. She holds a BSSW (Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work), a MAIT (Master’s of Arts in International Teaching), and registered by the Pyeongtaek Korean Times with the Korean government as a Cultural Expert.
Ms. Rivers-Woods used her 15 years experience as a social architect, UX/UI designer, and technology consultant to found South of Seoul in 2015. South of Seoul is a volunteer organization that leverages technological tools to mitigate cultural dissonance in multi-cultural communities.
Through South of Seoul, Ms. Rivers-Woods works with independent volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, local & federal government, universities, and US military organizations to develop solutions to support English speaking international residents in rural South Korea.
Additionally, Ms. Rivers-Woods founded the South of Seoul smart phone app available for Google Play and iPhone. The app provides information a resources for those living and traveling in South Korea.
When she isn’t in South of Seoul development meetings or working her day job, Ms. Rivers-Woods loves to be outside at skate parks, the beach, or playing in the mountains.
