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Plan a Trip to the Beach

On this page, we’ve gathered several resources to let you know how to stay healthy, prevent pollution, and protect the beach on your next trip:

  • Find Information about a Particular U.S. Beach
  • Learn How to Stay Healthy at the Beach
  • Learn How to Protect the Beach
  • Participate in a Beach Cleanup

  • Find Information about a Particular U.S. Beach

    Find information about your beach water quality or to reach out local beach program contacts for your area.


  • Learn How to Stay Healthy at the Beach

    Take steps to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe at the beach.


  • Learn How to Protect the Beach

    Learn about how you can protect the beach for beachgoers as well as the various plants and animals that live on beaches.


  • Participate in a Beach Cleanup

    A beach cleanup event is a great way to spend a few hours at the beach for a good cause. Help keep your favorite beach clean and feel good about it!

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Last updated on April 14, 2022
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