Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Golf View Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Golf View Heights and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Golf View Heights

• 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 Golf View Heights:
  • 28.052100, -82.466700
  • 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 Golf View Heights

• 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 Golf View Heights 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Golf View Heights ...

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.

• Castle Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
  • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Cherry Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• College Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
  • College Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Dill
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
  • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
• Edna Court
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
  • Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
• Egypt Lake
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
  • Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
• Evelyn City
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evelyn City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evelyn City
  • Evelyn City is located in Hillsborough County
• Fannypryde
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannypryde have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannypryde
  • Fannypryde is located in Hillsborough County
• Fern Cliff
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Cliff
  • Fern Cliff is located in Hillsborough County
• Flora Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
  • Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Floral Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
  • Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Forest Oaks
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
  • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Galleria
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golden Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
    • Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golfland Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
    • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Greentree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
    • Greentree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Griffin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harmony Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Heights
    • Harmony Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harris Branch
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Branch
    • Harris Branch is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvey Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
    • Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hiawatha Highlands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiawatha Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiawatha Highlands
    • Hiawatha Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
  • High Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
    • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
    • Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
    • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Joshuas Bend
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
    • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
  • Karen Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Heights
    • Karen Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kathryn Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kathryn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
    • Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kelly Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
    • Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
    • Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen Walk
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Linda Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
    • Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Little Eleven
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Eleven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Eleven
    • Little Eleven is located in Hillsborough County
  • Little Henry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Henry
    • Little Henry is located in Hillsborough County
  • Log Cabin Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
    • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Manor Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
    • Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marigold Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
    • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mitchell Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Park
    • Mitchell Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trail
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
    • Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Otterman
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterman
    • Otterman is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Square
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
    • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Plumnelly
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumnelly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumnelly
    • Plumnelly is located in Hillsborough County
  • Riverbend
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverbend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
    • Riverbend is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rolling Green Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
    • Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Settlers Pointe
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
    • Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Nook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Nook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Nook
    • Shady Nook is located in Hillsborough County
  • Spring View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring View
    • Spring View is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sulphur Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
    • Sulphur Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sulphur Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
    • Sulphur Springs is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunny Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Shores
    • Sunny Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Susieanna
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Susieanna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susieanna
    • Susieanna is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tall Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
    • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Highlands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Highlands
    • Temple Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Gables
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gables
    • Terrace Gables is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
    • Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Springs
    • Tuxedo Springs is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Terrace
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
    • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • University
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in Hillsborough County
  • University Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
    • University Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Venetian Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
    • Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Vine Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Park
    • Vine Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Sound
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
    • Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Golf View Heights to ...

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Golf View Heights and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 197 miles [317 km]<3> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Golf View Heights to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 811 miles [1,305.2 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,615 miles [10,645.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Golf View Heights. 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/