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Coastal areas have typical natural resources that should be well-managed in order to provide give economic benefits for the community. Analyzing community's perspectives toward the condition of the coastal resources around them to plan effective management which will reserve the environment and improve the welfare of the community. The result of this research showed that the community shared positive perspectives toward mangrove and reef resource seen from the aspects of knowledge, condition, support and regulation. This research also indicated that community-based management was the most appropriate management to manage the mangrove and reef resources. Community-based management involves active participation form the society in the planning up to the monitoring activities. The outcome of this management will not only give positive contribution to the environment but it also improves the welfare of the community.