Both mean beach, seaside, or coast, but there’s a subtle difference: if the beach is big and sandy with people on it, 해변 is the natural choice. For other coast towns, you’ll need 바닷가.
해변
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바닷가
![바닷가](https://i0.wp.com/stefanoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/바닷가.jpg?w=840)
Both mean beach, seaside, or coast, but there’s a subtle difference: if the beach is big and sandy with people on it, 해변 is the natural choice. For other coast towns, you’ll need 바닷가.