With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Gangneung, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Anmok Beach, Gyeongpo Beach and Gangmun Beach. Don’t skip Sokcho either! Just 25 miles away, Sokcho Beach, Seorak Waterpia and Yeongnangho Lake are must-sees here.