Stages, levels, or locations with a coastal theme are locations usually associated with the beach. This can also include locations that take place in or near a harbor.

Other Traits and Features[]

One of the most common features of coastal-themed stages is that the area tends to take place near the water, but not particularly underwater. However, most coastal-themed stages in the series are associated with underwater levels as most of these start and end with a coastal theme on land.

Some of the more common enemies of the series, such as Koopa Troopas, appear in coastal-themed stages. However, throughout the series, more enemies can appear on land. Some of the most well known ones include Bloopers, beached Cheep-Cheeps and crabs.

Coastal-themed stages tend to possess little to no real hazards except for the possibility of drowning in or falling into the water or a pit, which results in a lost life. Usually, the main hazards are the enemies themselves.

Examples[]

• Ricco Harbor - Super Mario Sunshine
• Gelato Beach - Super Mario Sunshine
• Sirena Beach - Super Mario Sunshine
• Noki Bay - Super Mario Sunshine (also underwater theme)
• World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.) - New Super Mario Bros.