Needles

Needles is an islet in , , . Needles is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the neighborhood .
Photo: Syced2, CC0.
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Needle Rock”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lime Point Light and Battery Yates.

Lighthouse
Photo: Jef Poskanzer, CC BY 2.0.
Lime Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in , on the northern side of the narrowest part of strait. The lighthouse sits at the base of a steep cliff, very near the north anchorage of the .

Fort
Photo: IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a fort.

Museum
The is a children's museum located in inside the , which is right at the foot of the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marin Headlands and Sausalito.

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The are located in southern , in the region of the Bay Area of . Part of the , the offer beaches, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the coast.

Photo: Mr. Granger, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a unique and picturesque community, perched on a hillside between the San Francisco Bay and the . Since it's across the Golden Gate Bridge from , it makes a great trip by bike, ferry, bus, or car, for a good meal, a visit to an art studio, and views of the city from across the bay.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
Belvedere is a residential incorporated city located on the San Francisco Bay in , , United States. Consisting of two islands and a lagoon, it is connected to the by two causeways. is situated 2½ miles north of Needles.

Needles

Latitude
37.82922° or 37° 49′ 45″ north
Longitude
-122.47816° or 122° 28′ 41″ west
Elevation
-3 feet (-1 metres)
Open location code
849VRGHC+MP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 358771486
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
5376341
Wiki­data ID
Q49662187
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Satellite Map

Discover Needles from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Needles” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Needles”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Moore Road Pier and Battery Spencer.

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