Boardwalk locations and reference
Boardwalks in the United States
Find U.S. boardwalk destination guides for beach promenades, wetland paths, amusement areas and waterfront walks, along with practical information on boardwalk types, materials, design, accessibility and visitor use.
Find a Boardwalk
Filter U.S. boardwalks by state, type, beach access, accessibility information, dog rules, bicycle rules and facilities.
Open Boardwalk Finder →Learn About Boardwalks
Read about boardwalk definitions, types, foundations, materials, accessibility, wetland use, surface safety and other construction and design topics.
Open Boardwalk Reference →Compare Boardwalks
See focused comparisons between boardwalks, promenades, piers, sidewalks, materials and structure types without mixing those questions into destination pages.
Browse Boardwalk Comparisons →Browse U.S. Boardwalk Locations
Start with a regional collection or open a state page where one is available. Individual guides cover both familiar seaside boardwalks and other public elevated or waterfront walking routes.
Mid-Atlantic
Beach towns, amusement boardwalks, urban waterfront routes and state park shorelines across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.
Browse Mid-Atlantic Boardwalks →New England
Coastal boardwalk guides covering town beaches, resort areas and shoreline routes in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Browse New England Boardwalks →Southeast
Oceanfront promenades, resort boardwalks and wetland routes in Florida and South Carolina, with additional destination coverage along the southeastern coast.
Browse Southeast Boardwalks →More U.S. Boardwalk Guides
Published location pages also cover boardwalks and waterfront routes in California, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Alaska and Hawaii.
Browse United States Boardwalks →Selected Boardwalk Guides
These location pages show the range of routes covered on Boardwalks.org, from wooden amusement boardwalks and urban beach promenades to wetland wildlife paths.
Atlantic City Boardwalk
A long New Jersey oceanfront boardwalk serving public beaches, piers, resort properties and city access points.
Wildwood Boardwalk
A long Jersey Shore boardwalk with amusement piers, rides, food, tram service and direct access to the Wildwoods beaches.
Coney Island Boardwalk
A Brooklyn shoreline route combining public beach access, recreation, transit connections, food and amusement history.
Ocean City Boardwalk
A Maryland oceanfront boardwalk lined with food, shops, amusements, beach entrances and seasonal visitor activity.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
A South Carolina waterfront walking route connecting central beachfront areas, attractions, dining and ocean access.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
A long Atlantic beachfront route used for walking, cycling, hotel access, public beach entry and oceanfront recreation.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A California beachfront amusement area combining rides, games, food, shoreline access and a traditional seaside setting.
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
A Florida beachfront promenade used by walkers and cyclists, with direct connections to the beach, hotels and restaurants.
Kealia Pond Boardwalk
A Maui wetland route providing pedestrian access and wildlife viewing beside protected coastal habitat.
Boardwalk Reference
Use the reference pages for questions about what boardwalks are, how different types work, which materials are used, how accessible routes are planned and how wetland boardwalks differ from seaside promenades.
Basics & Boardwalk Types
Definitions and distinctions for common boardwalk forms and related structures.
- What Is a Boardwalk?
- Why Are Boardwalks Built?
- Types of Boardwalks
- What Is a Beach Boardwalk?
- What Is a Wetland Boardwalk?
- Nature Trail Boardwalks
- Floating Boardwalks
- Dune Walkovers
Design & Materials
Structural and surface topics for parks, trails, beaches, wetlands and other boardwalk settings.
- Boardwalk Design Basics
- Boardwalk Width
- Height and Clearance
- Boardwalk Railings
- Boardwalk Foundations
- Boardwalk Materials
- Wood Boardwalks
- Composite Boardwalks
Accessibility, Wetlands & Comparisons
Route access, surface safety, habitat-sensitive boardwalk use and differences between related walking structures.
- Accessible Boardwalk Design
- Boardwalk Slope and Grade
- Boardwalk Surface Safety
- Marsh Boardwalks
- Swamp Boardwalks
- Boardwalks in Nature Reserves
- Boardwalk vs Promenade
- Boardwalk vs Pier
- Boardwalk vs Sidewalk
Planning a visit: Boardwalk access, parking charges, beach admission, operating hours, bicycle times, dog rules, accessibility features and seasonal services can change. Location guides provide planning context, but current rules should be confirmed with the responsible municipality, park agency or operator before travel.
Independent website: Boardwalks.org is an independent information website and is not affiliated with any park, municipality, tourism authority, boardwalk operator or commercial attraction.