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Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites

CZM has completed an inventory of all publicly accessible coastal properties owned by federal, state, and local governments and by nonprofit land conservation organizations. Developed in cooperation with MassGIS, the Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites (Access Locator) displays maps and site-specific information—a useful tool for prospective visitors to the Massachusetts coastline (hopefully, that's you!). Along the Coastline Drive that roughly parallels 1,500 miles of spectacular ocean shoreline, the public has access to more than 1,000 beaches, parks, conservation areas, and ways to the sea. The Access Locator will help you find these varied places and discover what each has to offer, ranging from the well-publicized expanses of National Seashore down to the smallest footpaths and landings that only the locals know. In addition to maps, the Access Locator offers printable descriptions about each property including parking information, directions, photos, and a list of facilities. Use the links below to use the Access Locator.
  • Help Guide - Before you get started, CZM suggests reading through this Help Guide, which will describe how to use the Access Locator and its various tools.

  • Access Locator - Get started using the Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites.

  • Comments - CZM welcomes your comments and suggestions on this new tool. Please email czm@state.ma.us.

 
 

 
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