Gulf of Mexico

Travel Guide

The crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico surround Civil War Historic Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas
The famous pink lakes of Mexico, Rio Lagartos. A magical sight! Pink waters and blue sky, It was like sunset reversed; a feast for eyes! There are plenty of colorful salt lakes near Las Coloradas/Rio Lagartos in the Yucatan peninsula. It is just 2 hours drive away from Chichén Itzá and around 3 hours from Cancun. Public transport is scarce in this part of Mexico. 
We took a rental car and it was an easy and comfortable journey for us :) Once we reached Las Coloradas, we were welcomed by giant white salt mountains. After driving around the salt mountains for some time, we finally found someone local who took us to this beautiful private salt lake. 
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This is where wild manatees come to spend the winter months. You can even go swimming with them!
This "Before I Die..." Wall has lots of good bucket list ideas!
Dry Tortugas Island is 70 miles west if Key West. famous for its birds and marine life as well as legends of sunken ships....

Where to stay in Gulf of Mexico

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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach.

Rosemary Beach
R3YH4J Vacation townhomes, Seacrest Beach, Florida, USA

Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
French Quarter showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
Fort Walton Beach showing a sunset and a sandy beach

Seagrove Beach

5/5(1 area review)

Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach East.

Seagrove Beach
Okaloosa Island showing a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
Seaside showing general coastal views and a coastal town

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Central Square.

Seaside
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is €384 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
€384
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,138 reviews)
This is the best hotel I ever stayed the manager is amazing human being the hotel is clean nice great breakfast amazing customer service I would never going to stay in another place in Sarasota Florida

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is €184 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€184
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,978 reviews)
The sheets had stains,the staff was reluctant to come change them. Not how the pictures show it.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is €304 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€304
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,690 reviews)
Overall good But we asked for ourTV to be looked at 3 times and no one came to fix it

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sailport Waterfront Suites

Sailport Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2506 N Rocky Point Dr Tampa FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,953 reviews)
The rooms didn’t smell great. The towels had an odor. The sheets were already on the pull out collapsed bed. Were they fresh? The toiletries products were cheap. The walk from the parking garage was so long and winding. The kids outside partied all night. The check in host was rude. The whole building ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Sailport Waterfront Suites
Club Destin Condos

Club Destin Condos

2.5 out of 5
1085 US-98 Destin FL
Stay at this apartment in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (886 reviews)
The pool/atrium area was great. Staff was friendly, room was very clean. I'll definitely be back.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Club Destin Condos
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

4 out of 5
77 11th St N St. Petersburg FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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