Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Brightwater Beach:
  • 39.161220, -76.549686
  • 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 Brightwater Beach

• 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • Since Brightwater Beach is near Baltimore City and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Brightwater Beach ...

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.

• Beauty Beach
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty Beach
  • Beauty Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Clear Water Beach
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Water Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Water Beach
  • Clear Water Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Clearview Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview Village
  • Clearview Village is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cottage Grove Beach
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Grove Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove Beach
  • Cottage Grove Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Creek View
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
  • Creek View is located in Anne Arundel County
• Elizabeths Landing
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeths Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeths Landing
  • Elizabeths Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
• Foremans Corner
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foremans Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foremans Corner
  • Foremans Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
• Freetown
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
  • Freetown is located in Anne Arundel County
• Freetown Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown Village
  • Freetown Village is located in Anne Arundel County
• Gatewater
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gatewater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatewater
  • Gatewater is located in Anne Arundel County
• Green Haven
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Haven
  • Green Haven is located in Anne Arundel County
• Greenland Beach
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Beach
  • Greenland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Greenlawn Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Beach
    • Greenlawn Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenlawn Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Shores
    • Greenlawn Shores is located in Anne Arundel County
  • High Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hillside Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Park
    • Hillside Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lake View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
    • Lake View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Long Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Hill
    • Long Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Marley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley
    • Marley is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Marley Park Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Park Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Park Beach
    • Marley Park Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Orchard Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Beach
    • Orchard Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orchard Beach <2>
  • Point Pleasant
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
    • Point Pleasant is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rock Creek Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Landing
    • Rock Creek Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rock Hill Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill Beach
    • Rock Hill Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rockhill Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockhill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill Beach
    • Rockhill Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rockview Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockview Beach
    • Rockview Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sanders Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Park
    • Sanders Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sandy Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Oaks
    • Sandy Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
  • School Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Gardens
    • School Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Silver Sands
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sands
    • Silver Sands is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stonehaven
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
    • Stonehaven is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stoney View
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney View
    • Stoney View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stony Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Beach
    • Stony Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sun Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
    • Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sunset Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
    • Sunset Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Surfside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surfside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surfside
    • Surfside is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Timber Glade
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Glade
    • Timber Glade is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Twin Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Cove
    • Twin Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • View Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for View Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for View Point
    • View Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Willowbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
    • Willowbrook is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Brightwater Beach 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 Brightwater Beach to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Brightwater Beach to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> 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.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,866 miles [9,440.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,571 miles [10,575 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,448 miles [7,158.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/