What body of water separates baja california from mainland mexico?

The Gulf of California, also known as Sea of Cortes or Mar de Cortez (as known in Mexico), is the body of water that separates Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It has a coastline of about 4,000 Kilometers (2,500 miles) and has an approximate area of 160,000 square Kilometers (62,000 sq mi). read more

Baja California Peninsula: Baja California is actually part of Mexico. The Baja California Peninsula is a large, sparsely-populated peninsula that is about 775 miles in length. It contains the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Cabo San Lucas is a city and popular tourist attraction on the southern tip of the peninsula. read more