The study aims to identify the role of the government in the management of coastal areas and small islands in Muna Regency to be carried out in 2021. The study uses a survey method using secondary data related to coastal area management. Thus, the condition of the management of coastal areas and small islands is described, including policies, structuring of coastal areas, and the functions of supervision and law enforcement. Collecting data using a controlled observation method by looking at the phenomena that occur and closed interviews whose implementation uses a questionnaire guide following the variables and objectives to be obtained from the respondents. The results showed that the government's involvement in the management of the Coastal Area of Muna Regency was quite high, both in the preparation of coastal area management plans, implementing program plans, carrying out supervisory and law enforcement functions, monitoring coastal resources, and evaluating management programs.