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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 Sunrise Beach, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sunrise Beach 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 Sunrise Beach:
    • 39.069832, -76.590520
    • 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 Sunrise Beach
  • 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 Sunrise Beach ...

We found eight communities that share the name Sunrise Beach.

Within Maryland, the name Sunrise Beach is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eight communities, six are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Sunrise Beach lies 2,018 miles [3,247.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Indiana
      • Kosciusko County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Kosciusko County and lies 505 miles [812.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kosciusko County community of Sunrise Beach.
    • Missouri
      • Camden County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Camden County and lies 874 miles [1,406.6 km]<1> to the west of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Sunrise Beach.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Ocean County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Sunrise Beach.
    • North Carolina
      • Catawba County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Catawba County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catawba County community of Sunrise Beach.
    • Ontario
      • This Sunrise Beach lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Washington
      • Pierce County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Pierce County and lies 2,353 miles [3,786.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Sunrise Beach.
      • Thurston County
      • This Sunrise Beach is located in Thurston County and lies 2,368 miles [3,810.9 km] to the west northwest of the Sunrise Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thurston County community of Sunrise Beach.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sunrise 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.

  • Captains Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Cove
    • Captains Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Chartwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chartwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chartwood
    • Chartwood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Cool Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cool Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool Pond
    • Cool Pond is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Cranberry Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry Woods
    • Cranberry Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fair Winds
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Winds
    • Fair Winds is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Foxhollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxhollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxhollow
    • Foxhollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Frost
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
    • Frost is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harbor Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Oaks
    • Harbor Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Herald Harbor
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herald Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald Harbor
    • Herald Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hillendale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
    • Hillendale is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Holly Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Point
    • Holly Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jennings
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennings have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings
    • Jennings is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Maceys Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maceys Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maceys Corner
      • Maceys Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mallet Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallet Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallet Hill
      • Mallet Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Pack Town
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pack Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pack Town
      • Pack Town is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Quail Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rivendell
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivendell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivendell
      • Rivendell is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Round Bay
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
      • Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Spring Fields
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Fields
      • Spring Fields is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stewarts Purchase
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewarts Purchase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewarts Purchase
      • Stewarts Purchase is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Tall Timbers
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
      • Tall Timbers is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Trinity Farms
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trinity Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Farms
      • Trinity Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Valentine Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valentine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valentine Creek
      • Valentine Creek is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the southeast (SE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Sunrise Beach to White House, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,871 miles [9,448.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,576 miles [10,583 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,453 miles [7,166.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunrise 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/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sunrise Beach) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunrise Beach. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0698, Longitude: -76.5905       In this case, the coordinates for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>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.
<4>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 Sunrise Beach to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.615 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.154 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.459 degrees.









 

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