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Abstract:
Coastal as a transitional space between the sea and residential areas has a very vital role for the coastal region. The coastal has multiple functions both for the environment and the local community livelihood. But lately, the beach as communal space was gradually reduced its range because of activities of the community built permanent houses or villa around the area, and abrasion that occurs in the rainy season every year is slowly eroding coastal areas. The condition have an impact on the beach as a communal space. The research objective is to determine the function of the beach as a communal space optimally and problems that occur at this time and its impact on the environment and society activities. By knowing this, it will be found a solution to restore the function of the beach as usual is as a safe and comfort communal space. The method used was qualitative rationalistic. The results showed patterns of use of the beach as a communal space and referrals to anticipate beaches unfavorable conditions as a communal space.