A Gentle Aroma of Coffee by the Sea Sets My Heart Aflutter

Drinking coffee while looking out at the sea—the mere thought overflows with romance. Gangneung's Anmokhaebyeon Beach is a place where you can savor the leisure of a cup of coffee by the ocean. Cafes showing off their unique charms line the shore, making you feel as if you are at an exotic seaside abroad. Choosing just one is difficult, but whichever place you step into, you are guaranteed a rich aroma of coffee paired with refreshing ocean views.

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   Terarosa Coffee Factory

   테라로사 커피공장

   While seaside cafes are common nowadays, Anmok Beach is the area in Gangneung with the highest density of cafes. Along a coastal road stretching less than 500 meters, about 20 cafes stand side by side. You can find roastery cafes reflecting the unique personalities of their owners as well as famous franchise cafes. With the open sea visible through the cafe windows, this coffee street feels all the more special and vibrant.MoreLess

   

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   Anmokhaebyeon Beach

   안목해변

   Located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Anmokhaebyeon Beach is an ideal summer retreat for families and is frequently visited by scuba diving clubs and enthusiasts for its beautiful underwater scenery. It is also famous for its Coffee Street, where you can enjoy a wide variety of coffee at reasonable prices.MoreLess

   

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   Songjeong Beach (Songjeonghaesuyokjang Beach)

   송정해변(송정해수욕장)

   Located in Songjeong-dong, this beach features a 700-meter-long white sand shore covering 25,000 square meters, and is famous for its surrounding pine grove. According to legend, Choe Mun-han, son-in-law of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, brought eight pine trees from Songdo when moving to Gangneung and planted them here, leading to the name Palsongjeong, which later became Songjeong. Home to the world's largest Chamsori Gramophone Museum & Edison Science Museum, it is a great spot to enjoy a summer vacation and appreciate music. Homestays are available in the vicinity, while inns, hotels, and other lodging facilities can be found in Gyeongpo or downtown.MoreLess

   

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   Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office

   강릉 대도호부 관아

   Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office is the historical site of the government buildings where central officials stayed when visiting Gangneung from the Goryeo Dynasty through the Joseon Dynasty. In 1994, it was designated as Historic Site No. 388 under the name Gangneung Imyeonggwan Site, and was renamed Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office on November 27, 2014. A diverse range of building remains have been excavated in well-preserved condition, providing valuable data for the study of government offices from the Goryeo period onward.MoreLess

   

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