“By charter jet? Brownsville is probably the closest place on the Gulf of Mexico”
No, the closest to Phoenix by FAR is Puerto Penasco. a 2.5 hour drive on the Arizona side. And a 1 hour drive on the Mexican side. The Mexican side of the road is actually much safer.
Brownsville 1250 miles. Puerto Penasco 213.
Well, if YOU think the Gulf of Mexico is only a 3.5 hour drive from Arizona, please remind me to never let you plan a trip for me. Driving, Galveston is a bit closer than Brownsville. Looks like a little less than an 18 hour drive.