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Mexico sits on the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). The states of Mexico along the coasts below are highlighted in bold. The following are links to beach photos of Mexico: Baja California is located in northwestern Mexico. Baja California has shores on the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). You can visit the port of Ensenada, which draws many tourists each winter to witness the migration of the gray whale. There are many beach areas along the long coasts of Baha California. Islands in Baja California include Isla Ballena, Isla Carmen, Isla Coronado, Isla Espiritu Santo, Isla Partida, Isla Las Animas, and Isla Los Islotes. Links to beach photos of Baja california include: Baja California Sur is located in northwest Mexico on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). Baja California Sur has over 700 miles of coastline. Beach areas in Baja California Sur include Medano, Barco Varado, Chileno, Palmilla, Santa Maria, Vista del Arco, and more. Links to beach photos of Baja california Sur include: Campeche is a state in southeastern Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. There are over 300 miles of beaches in Campeche along the Gulf of Mexico. Beach areas in Campeche include Playa Bonita, Seybaplaya, Playa de Sabancuy, and many more. Links to beach photos of Baja california Sur include: Chiapas is a state in southern Mexico along the Pacific Ocean. There are over 160 miles of coastline. Beach areas in Chiapas includes Puerto Arista, Paredon, Puerto Madero, Playa San Benito, Barra de San Jose and Barra de San Benito. Links to beach photos of Baja california Sur include: Colima is located in southwest Mexico and has over 95 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Beach areas in Colima include Boca de Pascuales. Grey or black sand is volanic in origin; Colima has an active and an inactive volcano. Beach sand can also be pebbly or white in color. Islands in Colima include Isla Navidad and some volcanic islands. The resort area of Manzanillo is on the coast. Links to beach photos of Baja california Sur include: Guerrero is located along the Pacific Ocean in southern Mexico. Beach areas in Guerrero include Acapulco, Punta Diamante, Zihuatenejo, Caleta beach, Playa Blanca, Playa Condesa, Playa Contramar, Playa El Palmar, Playa Hornes, Playa Icacos, Playa La Madera, Playa Las Gatas, Playa Manzanillo, Playa Marques, Revolcadero Beach, Pie de la Cuesta, La Bonfil, Playa La Ropa, La Playa Municipal, Playa Larga, Playa Troncones, Isla Ixtapa, and more. Popular areas in Guerrero include Acapulco and Zihuatanejo. Links to beach photos of Guerrero include: Jalisco is located in western Mexico with over 170 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Beach areas include Puerto Vallarta, Costalegre, Banderas Bay, Playa de Oro, Playa de los Muertos, and Punta de Mita. Links to beach photos of Guerrero include: Michoacan is a state in southwest Mexico with over 130 miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Beach areas in Michoacan include Playa Azul, Lazaro Cardenas, and Maruata. Links to beach photos of Guerrero include: Nayarit is a state in western Mexico on the Pacific Ocean with plenty of lagoons and beaches. Beach areas in Nayarit include Vallarta-Nayarit and Rincon de Guayabitos. The Marietas Islands, an ecological preserve, is a refuge for the humpback whale. Links to beach photos of Guerrero include: Oxaca is located along Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Beach areas in Oaxaca include Puerto Angel, Playa Principal, Playa Pantheon, and Playa Zipolite. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Quintana Roo is a state in southeastern Mexico on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula on the shores of the Caribbean. Beach areas include Akumal beach, Cancun, Cozumel, and more. Links to beach photos of Cancun include: Sinaloa is located in the northwest region of Mexico along the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean. Beach areas in Sinaloa include Zona Dorada. Islands in Sinaloa include Baradito, Fallaron Island, Redo, and San Juan. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Sonora is in northwestern Mexico with over 500 miles of coastline on the Sea of Cortez. Guaymas is one of the main commercial ports. There are reefs and marine wildlife at Isla Tiburon's ecological reserve. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Tabasco beaches are located along the Gulf of Mexico. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Tamaulipas is on the Gulf of Mexico with over 250 miles of beaches. Beach areas in Tamaulipas include Playa Bagdad, Soto la Marina, Barra del Tordo, La Carbonera, Playa Miramar, and Tampico. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Veracruz is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Beach areas in Veracruz include Costa Esmeralda. Links to beach photos of Oxaca include: Other resources for Mexico include: The following are links to photos of Mexico: The following are some webcams in Mexico:
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