Come here to relax your mind at these five healing seaside spots on the North Coast

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The North Coast boasts captivating coastlines and blue skies with white clouds, always capable of healing weary souls. Areas such as Sanzhi Shallow Bay, Keelung's Peace Island, and Badouzi are all great places to enjoy the sea. Travelers might want to add the following attractions to their list and plan a trip to the North Coast during their holiday.

1. Isabella Beach Café
Located next to Baishawan, Isabella Beach Café features a Mediterranean style of interwoven blue and white, giving off an exotic Greek vibe. Not only can you enjoy the unbeatable sea views, but you can also dine and ride in a pure white boat in the specially designed water scenic area—like stepping into a romantic scene from a TV drama.
 
Address: No. 15, Xiayuanjing, Demei Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City
Hours: Weekdays 11:00 - 21:00, weekends 10:30 - 21:00

2. VILLA SUGAR
Designed by a renowned designer, VILLA SUGAR is located in the prime spot of Shallow Bay. The first floor houses a high-end café, consisting of an elegant and serene indoor coffee space and an outdoor seating area with natural sea views. With soft music playing, it helps to fully relax your mood. 

Address: No. 54-16, Tudi Gongkeng, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City
Hours: 11:00 - 21:00

3. Peace Island Park
Peace Island Park has been selected as one of the world’s 21 most beautiful sunrise viewing spots. After reopening in 2018, it has become a popular hidden gem for enjoying stunning sea views and sunrises. 

Address: No. 360, Pingyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City
Opening Hours:
Summer season (May–September each year) – 08:00–18:00
Winter season (October–April each year) – 08:00–17:00
Public Transport – Take Keelung City Bus No. 101 and get off at “Peace Island Park Station.” Walk about 5 minutes to reach the park.
Driving – Highway 1: Exit at Keelung Interchange, go straight along Zhongzheng Road, turn left onto Zhengbin Road, continue over Heping Bridge, then go straight along He 1st Road, turn right onto Pingyi Road to arrive.

4. Wangyou Valley Coastal Trail
Wangyou Valley is a hidden gem where standing high above allows you to gaze down upon a green valley that helps you forget all worries. Walking along the Badeozi Coastal Park trail, you can gaze far across the sea to Keelung Islet. At night, you can also admire the twinkling fishing lights on the sea and the lights of Jiufen Mountain Town. 

Transportation: Highway 1 → Nuannuan Interchange → Freeway 62 toward Shen’ao → Provincial Highway 2 toward Badeozi → Pinglang Bridge → National Museum of Marine Science and Technology → Badeozi Street → Yugang 3rd Street → Yugang 1st Street → Badeozi Oil Depot.