<![CDATA[Rapid growth in beach tourism is one of the major reasons for the development of coastal destinations. However, this expansion often leads to exceed carrying capacities and land-use conflicts. The increasing recreational use of Watu Lawang beach reveals a misalignment between tourism development and land-use designations, resulting in environmental degradation and regulatory strain. This research aims to analyse land use and tourism development at Watu Lawang Beach to classify zoning areas for future spatial planning. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, integrating field observations with spatial data and land-use measurements obtained via GPS and Google Earth Pro. Additionally, interviews were conducted with regional and local tourism stakeholders using purposive sampling. The findings highlight the necessity of a tripartite zoning approach to balance tourism expansion with resource protection. Ultimately, robust zoning regulations are required to strengthen implementation and achieve sustainable coastal destination management.]]>
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