Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Sunny Shores:
  • 28.083400, -82.485000
  • 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 Sunny Shores

• 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 Sunny Shores 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 Sunny Shores ...

We found two communities that share the name Sunny Shores.

Within Florida, the name Sunny Shores is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • New York
    • Livingston County
    • This Sunny Shores is located in Livingston County and lies 1,048 miles [1,686.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sunny Shores that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Sunny Shores.
  • Washington
    • Snohomish County
    • This Sunny Shores is located in Snohomish County and lies 2,528 miles [4,068.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sunny Shores that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Snohomish County community of Sunny Shores.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sunny Shores ...

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 northeast)
  • 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
• Cedarwood
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • 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
• Cherry Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Coventry
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • 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
• Cypress Head
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • 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 Hollow
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
  • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • 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
• Cypress Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
  • Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Trace
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
  • Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
• Deer Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Deer Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Dill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
  • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
• Elysian Fields
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • 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
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  • Emerald Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Fairway Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Flora Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
    • Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Floral Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
    • Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Forest Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
    • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Galleria
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golf View Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
    • Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golfland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
    • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Griffin
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Hillsborough County
  • High Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
    • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Head
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Joshuas Bend
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
    • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Charles
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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 Ellen
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marigold Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
    • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Otterman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
    • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
    • Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rolling Green Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
    • Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Pines
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Sunshine Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
    • Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tall Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
    • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Top of the Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Top of the Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
    • Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
    • Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
    • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Village Wood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
    • Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Waterbridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Whisper Sound
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 Sunny Shores 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 Sunny Shores to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South Southeast.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 195 miles [313.8 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Sunny Shores to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>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 11 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 809 miles [1,302 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 6,614 miles [10,644.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,182 miles [8,339.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunny Shores. 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/