Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Crystal Lakes

• 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 Crystal Lakes:
  • 28.136400, -82.476000
  • 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 Crystal Lakes

• 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
  • Since Crystal Lakes is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco County
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Crystal Lakes ...

We found three communities that share the name Crystal Lakes.

Within Florida, the name Crystal Lakes is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Missouri
    • Ray County
    • This Crystal Lakes is located in Ray County and lies 1,024 miles [1,648 km]<1> to the northwest of the Crystal Lakes that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ray County community of Crystal Lakes.
  • Ohio
    • Clark County
    • This Crystal Lakes is located in Clark County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<1> to the north of the Crystal Lakes that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Crystal Lakes.
  • Oklahoma
    • Major County
    • This Crystal Lakes is located in Major County and lies 1,074 miles [1,728.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Crystal Lakes that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Major County community of Crystal Lakes.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Crystal Lakes ...

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.

• Calm Harbour
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calm Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calm Harbour
  • Calm Harbour is located in Hillsborough County
• Candlelight
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlelight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelight
  • Candlelight is located in Hillsborough County
• Cedarwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
  • Cedarwood is located in Hillsborough County
• Coopers Bayou
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coopers Bayou have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopers Bayou
  • Coopers Bayou is located in Hillsborough County
• Coventry
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
  • Coventry is located in Hillsborough County
• Crystal Cove
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Cove
  • Crystal Cove is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Cove
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Cove
  • Cypress Cove is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Head
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Head have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Head
  • Cypress Head is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Meadows
  • Cypress Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
• Deer Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
  • Deer Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Deer Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
  • Deer Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Eagle Crest
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Crest
  • Eagle Crest is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Edgewater
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
    • Edgewater is located in Hillsborough County
  • Elysian Fields
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elysian Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elysian Fields
    • Elysian Fields is located in Hillsborough County
  • Emerald Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Cove
    • Emerald Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Evergreen North
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen North have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen North
    • Evergreen North is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fox Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Garden Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Grove
    • Garden Grove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Meadow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
    • Green Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Heritage Harbor
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Harbor
    • Heritage Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
  • Heritage Harbor Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Harbor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Harbor Village
    • Heritage Harbor Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Holly Lane
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Lane
    • Holly Lane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hounds Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Hollow
    • Hounds Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hounds Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Run
    • Hounds Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Head
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
    • Indian Head is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Mound Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Mound Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Mound Village
    • Indian Mound Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jessies Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessies Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessies Place
    • Jessies Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Charles
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Charles
    • Lake Charles is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Keen
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Keen
    • Lake Keen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Live Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Live Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak
    • Live Oak is located in Hillsborough County
  • Manor Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Oaks
    • Manor Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marilyn Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marilyn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marilyn Shores
    • Marilyn Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Montana Pines
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montana Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montana Pines
    • Montana Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pond Eddy
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pond Eddy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond Eddy
    • Pond Eddy is located in Hillsborough County
  • Popes
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Popes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Popes
    • Popes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Reflections
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reflections have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reflections
    • Reflections is located in Hillsborough County
  • Regalwoods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regalwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regalwoods
    • Regalwoods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ridgelake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgelake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgelake
    • Ridgelake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sapphire Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sapphire Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sapphire Lake
    • Sapphire Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Pines
    • Shady Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shagbark
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shagbark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shagbark
    • Shagbark is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunny Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Pines
    • Sunny Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tropical Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tropical Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tropical Lakes
    • Tropical Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Turning Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turning Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turning Point
    • Turning Point is located in Hillsborough County
  • Waterbridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterbridge
    • Waterbridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Wildwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
    • Wildwood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Willow Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
    • Willow Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Willow Pond
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pond
    • Willow Pond is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Crystal Lakes to ...

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

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

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Crystal Lakes to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 192 miles [309 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 805 miles [1,295.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,611 miles [10,639.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,281 miles [11,717.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/