Before you start
Public Beach Finder is available now through the official store links on its Goodale Studios product page. Store availability, compatibility, and purchase terms shown by Apple or Google control the download.
Public Beach Finder is available from its official App Store listing for iPhone and iPad. Location is optional and intended for on-device nearest-beach sorting; browsing, search, and manual map exploration remain available without it.
The Public Beach Finder core journey
Use this sequence to understand the main flow. Individual screens and labels may evolve with updates, but the product goal remains consistent: find the coast. know before you go.
- Search the public catalog: Browse the coastal map or search by beach, town, or state, then filter for the amenities and access details that matter to the trip.
- Open the official source: Confirm the managing authority, public-access description, current hours, parking, fees, dog policy, lifeguards, accessibility, and seasonal restrictions.
- Check coastal conditions: Review NOAA tide predictions, the National Weather Service forecast, and active coastal alerts for the selected beach.
- Compare practical fit: Balance distance, access type, facilities, current rules, expected conditions, and the needs of the people traveling.
- Save and navigate: Favorite useful records on the device and open the verified public location in Apple Maps when it is time to travel.
How to know the session worked
A well-planned beach visit starts with a verified entrance, current rules, appropriate conditions, and a destination that fits the group before the car leaves.
