Coastal Services Center

All around the United States, the demand for public access to the country's beaches is increasing. People are moving to the coast in record numbers and states are struggling to keep up with the migration. These pages feature a look at what two states are doing to address specific needs, as well as a look back at one state's history of public access.

Massachusetts wants you on the beach, not in court

Michigan offers a smoother path for disabled

Oregon's beaches belong to the public