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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Pine Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pine Valley and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Pine Valley:
    • 32.822765, -116.530999
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Pine Valley
  • Bird Watching ...
    • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
    • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected San Diego County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • eBird sighting report for San Diego County
    • Since Pine Valley is near Imperial County, we have provided a link to its eBird sighting report:
    • eBird sighting report for Imperial County
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Pine Valley ...

We found 33 communities that share the name Pine Valley.

Within California, the name Pine Valley is unique.

Beyond California, we know of another 33 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 33 communities, 31 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Independence County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Pine Valley [Independence County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Pine Valley lies 1,613 miles [2,595.9 km]<2> to the north of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
    • Colorado
      • Douglas County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Douglas County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Pine Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Cook County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Cook County and lies 1,932 miles [3,109.3 km]<2> to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richmond County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Pine Valley [Richmond County].
      • Ware County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Ware County and lies 1,986 miles [3,196.2 km] to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ware County community of Pine Valley.
    • Illinois
      • Lake County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Lake County and lies 1,677 miles [2,698.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Pine Valley.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Pine Valley [Allen County].
      • Orange County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Orange County and lies 1,724 miles [2,774.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Pine Valley.
    • Kentucky
      • Letcher County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Pine Valley [Letcher County].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Pine Valley [Baltimore County].
      • Howard County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Howard County and lies 2,239 miles [3,603.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Pine Valley.
    • Mississippi
      • Yalobusha County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Yalobusha County and lies 1,554 miles [2,500.9 km]<2> to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yalobusha County community of Pine Valley.
    • Missouri
      • Reynolds County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Pine Valley [Reynolds County].
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Pine Valley.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Pine Valley [Hillsborough County].
    • New York
      • Cattaraugus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Pine Valley [Cattaraugus County].
      • Chemung County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Chemung County and lies 2,245 miles [3,613 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chemung County community of Pine Valley.
      • Saratoga County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Saratoga County and lies 2,411 miles [3,880.1 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Pine Valley.
      • Suffolk County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Suffolk County and lies 2,459 miles [3,957.4 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Pine Valley.
    • North Carolina
      • New Hanover County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Pine Valley [New Hanover County].
    • Ohio
      • Jefferson County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 2,034 miles [3,273.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pine Valley.
    • Ontario
      • This Pine Valley lies 2,264 miles [3,643.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
    • Oregon
      • Union County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Pine Valley [Union County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Warren County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Warren County and lies 2,107 miles [3,390.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Pine Valley.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Aiken County and lies 1,990 miles [3,202.6 km]<2> to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Pine Valley.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Kershaw County and lies 2,048 miles [3,295.9 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richland County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Richland County and lies 2,034 miles [3,273.4 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Pine Valley.
    • Texas
      • Angelina County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Pine Valley [Angelina County].
      • Harris County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Harris County and lies 1,268 miles [2,040.6 km]<2> to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Pine Valley.
      • San Jacinto County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Pine Valley [San Jacinto County].
      • Walker County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Walker County and lies 1,244 miles [2,002 km] to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Pine Valley.
    • Utah
      • Washington County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Washington County and lies 358 miles [576.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in San Diego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Pine Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pine Valley ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Alpine
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
  • Boulder Oaks
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Oaks
    • Boulder Oaks is located in San Diego County
  • Boulevard
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
  • Clover Flat
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Flat have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Flat
    • Clover Flat is located in San Diego County
  • Four Corners
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
    • Four Corners is located in San Diego County
  • Julian
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
  • Live Oak Springs
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Live Oak Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak Springs
    • Live Oak Springs is located in San Diego County
  • Stallion Oaks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stallion Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stallion Oaks
    • Stallion Oaks is located in San Diego County
  • Stonewall ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
    • Stonewall is located in San Diego County
  • Tecate
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  • Whispering Pines
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
    • Whispering Pines is located in San Diego County

How Far From Pine Valley to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Pine Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Pine Valley and extending to:

  • San Diego, which is the Seat of San Diego County, lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<2> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Pine Valley to San Diego, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • Sacramento, which is the State Capital of California, lies 484 miles [778.9 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,231 miles [3,590.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take 5 days, a buggy would take 88 days and walking would take 127 days.
  • The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,603 miles [12,235.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 8,371 miles [13,471.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 6,339 miles [10,201.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pine Valley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for San Diego County: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Pine Valley could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Pine Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8228, Longitude: -116.5310    
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Pine Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<7>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<8>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Pine Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 334.642 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 334.11 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 324.632 degrees.




 

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