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Waterfront Worlds Explained: Strait, Lake, Bay, Peninsula, Gulf & More — What They Mean for Real Estate When shopping for waterfront property, many buyers focus on the view first and the geography second. But the terms used to describe a body of water — like bay, gulf, strait, or peninsula — can significantly affect property […]