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The Special Region of Yogyakarta is one of the most visited regions for recreational purposes in Indonesia. One of the most visited recreational areas is Baron – Pok Tunggal Beach District, where Sundak Beach located. Based on Yogyakarta-s Department of Tourism, the amounts of visitors of Baron – Pok Tunggal Beach District has increased from 518.899 in 2013 to 2.224.656 in 2017. At July 2018, Sundak Beach was damaged by the high waves as the result of heavy rains, causing the seagrass and corals ecosystem disturbed and damaged. The high waves also damaged the settlement and recreational area around the beach. The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate the land carrying capacity of Sundak Beach as a coastal recreational destination. Evaluation of Sundak Beach land carrying capacity will be determined by calculating the land suitability and capability as a coastal recreational site. Based on the measurements and observations, Sundak Beach-s suitability as a coastal recreational area is 64,28% (quite sufficient as a coastal recreational area) with a rather good land capability with few limiting factors. The result of this study may provide a suggestion for the development of coastal management by the government and the local community.