If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Naksan Beach located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Yangyang. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Seorak Beach.
You can stroll along Daepo Port for relaxing water views when you're in Daepo-dong. If you carry on walking you'll get to Oeongchi Beach for some more water views.
If being by the water is a major draw, Sokcho Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from central Sokcho. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Oeongchi Beach located nearby.