Use of Natural and Nature-based Features (NNBF) for Coastal Resilience provides a framework to advance the use of NNBF for coastal systems management. The framework is structured around three main categories of activities needed to advance NNBF, including organizational alignment, evaluation, and implementation. The framework includes seven steps to advance NNBF, including (1) characterizing NNBF, (2) developing vulnerability metrics, (3) developing performance metrics, (4) assessing alternatives, (5) considering sediment as an NNBF resource, (6) monitoring, and (7) considering policy challenges.