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Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea — Scenic
East Asia

Baeksu Coastal Road

South Korea

Point-to-point
Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street Chilsanjeong golden-hour finish

In short: Baeksu Coastal Road is a 17 km coast / about 40 km day scenic road trip in South Korea, typically driven over 1 day, best in Year-round. Highlights: Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street, Daesin Lighthouse, Yeonggwang Sunset Exhibition Hall.

Distance
17 km coast / about 40 km day
Duration
1 day
Best Season
Year-round
IconicEasyScenicEV-friendly

Korea's classic short Yellow Sea drive, beginning with Beopseongpo harbour and the region's croaker-drying and gulbi food tradition before following the finest Baeksu cliff section from Daesin Lighthouse past the Sunset Exhibition Hall and 365 Health Stairs to a signed golden-hour viewpoint.

Practical notes
The celebrated coastal section is about 17 km; adding Beopseongpo harbour and Gulbi Street makes this roughly a 40 km day. Foreign drivers should carry the passport, home licence, and valid International Driving Permit accepted by the rental company. Check Korea Meteorological Administration weather and the day's official sunset time, then reach the selected signed sunset viewpoint 45–60 minutes before sundown. Strong crosswinds, sea fog, rain, holiday traffic, and glare can make the cliff road hazardous, so use only the eight signed parking areas, never stop on a bend or narrow shoulder, and skip exposed stairs or decks when closed or slippery. The Sunset Exhibition Hall currently has seasonal daytime hours and closes Mondays, New Year's Day, and the principal holiday dates; verify its official status before departure and do not delay the outdoor sunset for an indoor visit.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Beopseongpo to Baeksu Coastal Road

Beopseongpo harbour and Gulbi Street · Daesin Lighthouse coastal approach · Wolbongjae

Stops along the route

Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street — Departure — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Departure
Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street
Begin around lunch with the fishing harbour and shops that explain how locally landed yellow croaker is salted and dried into Yeonggwang gulbi.
Chilsanjeong golden-hour finish — Arrival — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Arrival
Chilsanjeong golden-hour finish
Finish at a legal signed pullout near the pavilion 45–60 minutes before the official sunset, then wait for full visibility before driving after dusk.

Things to Do

Daesin Lighthouse — Landmark — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Landmark
Daesin Lighthouse
Enter the most scenic cliff section near the working coastal light, using only the signed parking area and keeping clear of harbour operations.
Yeonggwang Sunset Exhibition Hall — Landmark — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Landmark
Yeonggwang Sunset Exhibition Hall
Use the small exhibition for coastal and sunset context only if its seasonal hours and Monday closure fit comfortably before golden hour.
365 Health Stairs and coastal deck — Nature — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Nature
365 Health Stairs and coastal deck
Take the signed stair-and-deck segment only in dry, calm conditions and allow enough time to climb back before the sunset stop.
Beopseongpo harbour and gulbi heritage — Harbour Food Culture — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Harbour Food Culture
Beopseongpo harbour and gulbi heritage
Walk the public harbour and Gulbi Street, learning how sea wind and salting shaped Yeonggwang's defining yellow-croaker specialty; shops and processing areas are working businesses, not open exhibits.
Baeksu Sunset Exhibition Hall — Small Museum — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Small Museum
Baeksu Sunset Exhibition Hall
Visit before its seasonal closing time for orientation, checking the Monday and holiday closures; keep the visit short enough to protect the sunset schedule.
365 Health Stairs and coastal deck — Coastal Walk — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Coastal Walk
365 Health Stairs and coastal deck
Use the signed descent for cliff-and-sea views only when open, dry, and calm, and budget the return climb rather than treating it as a drive-by photo stop.
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Baeksu golden-hour viewpoint — Sunset Viewpoint — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Sunset Viewpoint
Baeksu golden-hour viewpoint
Check the exact official sunset time and arrive at a signed viewpoint 45–60 minutes early; fog can erase the view, and no roadside stop is worth blocking traffic or standing on an exposed shoulder.

Where to Eat

Wolbongjae — Gulbi Hanjeongsik — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Gulbi Hanjeongsik
Wolbongjae
A current 2026-listed restaurant at 87 Gulbi-ro in Beopseongpo with gulbi, barley gulbi, crab, and braised-fish sets; listed 10:00–20:00 and closed Wednesdays, subject to reconfirmation.
Pungseonghan Jip — Gulbi Set Meals — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Gulbi Set Meals
Pungseonghan Jip
A current 2026-listed option at 60 Beopseongpo-ro 3-gil, serving stone-pot gulbi sets; listed 11:00–20:00, weekends from 10:30, with a 15:00–17:00 break and no regular closed day, subject to reconfirmation.
Yeonggwang Gulbi Jeongsik — Gulbi Set Meals — Baeksu Coastal Road — South Korea
Gulbi Set Meals
Yeonggwang Gulbi Jeongsik
A government-certified named restaurant at 6-5 Beopseongpo-ro 3-gil with parking and a multilingual menu, currently listed daily 10:30–21:00; call ahead before using it as the post-sunset alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Baeksu Coastal Road drive?

The Baeksu Coastal Road covers 17 km coast / about 40 km day from start to finish.

How long does the Baeksu Coastal Road take to drive?

Most travellers spend 1 day on the Baeksu Coastal Road, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Baeksu Coastal Road?

The recommended season for the Baeksu Coastal Road is Year-round.

Where does the Baeksu Coastal Road start and end?

The Baeksu Coastal Road runs from Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street to Chilsanjeong golden-hour finish.

What are the main stops on the Baeksu Coastal Road?

The Baeksu Coastal Road passes through Beopseongpo Harbour and Gulbi Street, Daesin Lighthouse, Yeonggwang Sunset Exhibition Hall.

How difficult is the Baeksu Coastal Road to drive?

The Baeksu Coastal Road is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the Baeksu Coastal Road in a regular car?

Yes — the Baeksu Coastal Road is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

Is the Baeksu Coastal Road EV friendly?

Yes — the Baeksu Coastal Road has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Baeksu Coastal Road safe to drive?

The celebrated coastal section is about 17 km; adding Beopseongpo harbour and Gulbi Street makes this roughly a 40 km day. Foreign drivers should carry the passport, home licence, and valid International Driving Permit accepted by the rental company. Check Korea Meteorological Administration weather and the day's official sunset time, then reach the selected signed sunset viewpoint 45–60 minutes before sundown. Strong crosswinds, sea fog, rain, holiday traffic, and glare can make the cliff road hazardous, so use only the eight signed parking areas, never stop on a bend or narrow shoulder, and skip exposed stairs or decks when closed or slippery. The Sunset Exhibition Hall currently has seasonal daytime hours and closes Mondays, New Year's Day, and the principal holiday dates; verify its official status before departure and do not delay the outdoor sunset for an indoor visit.

What scenic tier is the Baeksu Coastal Road?

The Baeksu Coastal Road is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.