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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 West View, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West View 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 West View:
    • 27.943300, -82.531900
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on West View
  • 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:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
    • Since West View is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for West View

Communities Also Named West View ...

We found fourteen communities that are also named West View.

Within Florida, the name West View is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of fourteen communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Maryland
      • Caroline County
      • This West View is located in Caroline County and lies 836 miles [1,345.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of West View.
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This West View is located in Hinds County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of West View.
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen County
      • This West View is located in Bergen County and lies 1,014 miles [1,631.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bergen County community of West View.
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga County
      • This West View is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km]<1> to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of West View.
      • Trumbull County
      • This West View is located in Trumbull County and lies 919 miles [1,479 km] to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of West View.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This West View is located in Allegheny County and lies 879 miles [1,414.6 km]<1> to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West View.
    • South Carolina
      • Abbeville County
      • This West View is located in Abbeville County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<1> to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Abbeville County community of West View.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This West View is located in Spartanburg County and lies 483 miles [777.3 km] to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of West View.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This West View is located in Hamilton County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of West View.
      • Knox County
      • This West View is located in Knox County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km] to the north of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of West View.
    • Vermont
      • Chittenden County
      • This West View is located in Chittenden County and lies 1,262 miles [2,031 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chittenden County community of West View.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta County
      • This West View is located in Augusta County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of West View.
      • Goochland County
      • This West View is located in Goochland County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of West View.
      • Roanoke City
      • This West View is located in Roanoke City and lies 663 miles [1,067 km] to the north northeast of the West View that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of West View.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West View ...

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.

  • Ball
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Ball is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ball
  • Beans
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Beans is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans
  • Bonnie Brae
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Bonnie Brae is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
  • Carol Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Carol Shores is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carol Shores
  • Caruthers
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Caruthers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caruthers
  • Cloverdale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Cloverdale is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
  • Cornerstone Plaza
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Cornerstone Plaza is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerstone Plaza
  • Dana Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Dana Shores is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana Shores
  • Dixie
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Dixie is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
  • Elenor Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Elenor Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elenor Place
  • Fishers
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Fishers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers
  • Forest Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Forest Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Continue List   (44 more) ...
    • Goldmine
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Goldmine is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldmine
    • Golf View Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Golf View Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Park
    • Golf View Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Golf View Place is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Place
    • Gray Gables
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Gray Gables is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Gables
    • Harbor Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Harbor Shores is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Shores
    • Havana
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Havana is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havana
    • Hick
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Hick is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hick
    • Highway Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Highway Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highway Park
    • Horizon Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Horizon Place is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon Place
    • Ida Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Ida Heights is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida Heights
    • Jean Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jean Place is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Place
    • Kelloggs
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Kelloggs is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelloggs
    • Lamb
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Lamb is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
    • Lincoln
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Lincoln is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
    • Lincoln Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Lincoln Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
    • Lincoln Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Lincoln Square is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Square
    • Live Oak Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Live Oak Place is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak Place
    • Louis Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Louis Place is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louis Place
    • Madrid
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Madrid is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madrid
    • Masons
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Masons is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons
    • Michigan Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Michigan Heights is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Heights
    • Minneola
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Minneola is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneola
    • Occident
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Occident is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occident
    • Oriole
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Oriole is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oriole
    • Overlook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Overlook is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
    • Palm Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Palm Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Park
    • Palm Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Palm Way is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Way
    • Paradise
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Paradise is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
    • Park City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Park City is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
    • Pelican Island
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Pelican Island is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Island
    • Picadilly
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Picadilly is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Picadilly
    • Rosedale
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Rosedale is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Seldomridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Seldomridge is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seldomridge
    • Stephanie Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Stephanie Way is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephanie Way
    • Stonehouse
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Stonehouse is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehouse
    • Stoney Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Stoney Point is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
    • Sunset Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Sunset Beach is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
    • Sunset Camp
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Sunset Camp is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Camp
    • Sunset Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Sunset Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Park
    • Terra Nova
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Terra Nova is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terra Nova
    • Triangle Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Triangle Heights is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle Heights
    • Venetian Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Venetian Shores is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Shores
    • Virginia Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Virginia Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Park
    • Wood Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Wood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Grove

How Far From West View 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 West View to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 201 miles [323.5 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from West View to Tallahassee, with an average speed<2>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 819 miles [1,318.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
  • The shortest distance<3> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,623 miles [10,658.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<4>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,291 miles [11,733.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,191 miles [8,354.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- West View) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>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.
<3>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 West View to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9433, Longitude: -82.5319       In this case, the coordinates for West View have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.867 degrees.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.269 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.915 degrees.