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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 Sunset Beach, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sunset 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 Sunset Beach:
    • 39.158442, -76.522463
    • 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Beach ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Sunset Beach.

Within Maryland, the name Sunset Beach is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 22 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Sunset Beach lies 2,015 miles [3,242.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • British Columbia
      • This Sunset Beach lies 2,373 miles [3,819 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • California
      • Orange County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Orange County and lies 2,318 miles [3,730.5 km]<1> to the west of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Santa Cruz County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Sunset Beach [Santa Cruz County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Hillsborough County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Pinellas County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Pinellas County and lies 865 miles [1,392.1 km] to the south southwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pinellas County community of Sunset Beach.
    • Hawaii
      • This Sunset Beach lies 4,844 miles [7,795.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Michigan
      • Jackson County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Jackson County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Schoolcraft County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Schoolcraft County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km] to the northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schoolcraft County community of Sunset Beach.
    • New Jersey
      • Cape May County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Cape May County and lies 84 miles [135.2 km]<1> to the east of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape May County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Gloucester County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Gloucester County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km] to the east northeast of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Sunset Beach.
    • New York
      • Niagara County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Niagara County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Niagara County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Orleans County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Orleans County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km] to the north northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Sunset Beach.
    • North Carolina
      • Brunswick County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Brunswick County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Sunset Beach.
    • Ohio
      • Mahoning County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Mahoning County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahoning County community of Sunset Beach.
    • Ontario
      • This Sunset Beach lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Oregon
      • Clatsop County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Clatsop County and lies 2,418 miles [3,891.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clatsop County community of Sunset Beach.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Sunset Beach lies 1,491 miles [2,399.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Washington
      • Grays Harbor County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Grays Harbor County and lies 2,424 miles [3,901 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grays Harbor County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Island County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Island County and lies 2,343 miles [3,770.7 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Island County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Mason County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Mason County and lies 2,361 miles [3,799.7 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Pierce County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Pierce County and lies 2,348 miles [3,778.7 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Thurston County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Thurston County and lies 2,366 miles [3,807.7 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thurston County community of Sunset Beach.
    • West Virginia
      • Monongalia County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Monongalia County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of Sunset Beach.
    • Wisconsin
      • Calumet County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Calumet County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calumet County community of Sunset Beach.
      • Dodge County
      • This Sunset Beach is located in Dodge County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Beach that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dodge County community of Sunset Beach.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sunset 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 west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Water Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
  • Cottage Grove Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Grove Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeths Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeths Landing
    • Elizabeths Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fairhaven Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairhaven Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven Beach
    • Fairhaven Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Green Haven
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Beach
    • Greenland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • High Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
    • Lake View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Orchard Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Rock Creek Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 Creek Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Park
      • Rock Creek Park is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rock Hill Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockhill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Park
      • Sanders Park is located in Anne Arundel County
    • School Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sands
      • Silver Sands is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stoney View
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Beach
      • Stony Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Surfside
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surfside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surfside
      • Surfside is located in Anne Arundel County
    • View Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for View Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for View Point
      • View Point is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Sunset Beach to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> 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 (S). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest (WSW). 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,865 miles [9,438.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,569 miles [10,571.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,446 miles [7,155.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunset 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: 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- Sunset Beach) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunset Beach. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1584, Longitude: -76.5225       In this case, the coordinates for Sunset Beach have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Sunset Beach could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>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 Sunset Beach to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.569 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.115 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.396 degrees.




 

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