Crisp white sand and turquoise waves invite beachgoers to spend the day lazing in a chair or swimming in the Gulf of ... and the beach never feels crowded. The beach is accessible for free 24 ...

But one reason people actually book the trip is because it's a safe and stress-free ... to Mexico to visit the beaches, you're a short drive away from some gems. The U.S. has great Gulf beaches ...

You might be hearing about the gulf off the coast of the U.S. and Mexico. Here's what to know about the body of water the size of Alaska.