New Planning of Marine Tourism an Area West Beach Mandailing Natal Regency North Sumatera

Natal District is an area in the western coast region with all the potential for coastal tourism it has. Natal District is famous for its marine tourism, but the existing marine tourism is still not fully developed. West Coast Park is one of the beaches in Natal District that has the potential for marine tourism that is feasible to be developed as a marine tourism area. West Coast Park has the potential to be developed as a marine tourism area because it has a beautiful view with a wide stretch of beach, located in the city of Natal which is a special attraction and its location is very strategic. Based on the research results, it is known that the West Coast Park has the potential to develop several beach tourism attractions as a marine tourism area. The response from tourists and the local community regarding the development of the beach was welcomed, because the development carried out can increase the number of tourists who visit which will increase the income of the local community and local government.