Find the closest beach to any point in the United States, with distance, direction, and a map.
How this tool works
Enter your city, ZIP code, or coordinates, or use your GPS position with one click (processed in your browser, never stored). The tool measures the straight-line distance from your point to every entry in a bundled dataset of 1,472 locations across the United States, then shows the closest with its distance and compass direction, the five next-closest, and everything plotted on the map. Each result links to its spot on Google Maps for directions. Distances are as the crow flies, so travel distance will be longer.
What you can do with it
- Find the closest beach to any location, not just your own
- Compare the five next-closest options before choosing where to go
- See the whole dataset plotted on the map for a sense of coverage
- Jump to any result on Google Maps for driving directions
Why use it
Beach trips start with the same question everywhere inland: how far is the nearest one, and is there something closer than the famous one everyone drives to.
Data sources and methods
- Wikidata (community-maintained, CC0 licensed location data)
Coverage note: Covers named beaches recorded in Wikidata, so small local beaches may be missing.