Harbour Island facts for kids

Harbour Island or Harbor Island are names used for several different places, mostly islands, around the world. When you see a name like this, it often means there are multiple locations with the same or very similar names. This page helps you find the specific place you might be looking for.

Places Named Harbor Island

These are places that use the spelling "Harbor Island" (with no 'u'):

• Harbor Island, Newport Beach, California, United States: This is a small, private island located in Newport Beach, California. It's known for its beautiful homes and is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
• Harbor Island, San Diego, California, United States: Found in San Diego, California, this is a man-made peninsula (a piece of land almost surrounded by water) in San Diego Bay. It's a popular spot for hotels, restaurants, and marinas where boats are docked. It was created in the 1960s using material dredged from the bay.
• Harbor Island, Potagannissing Bay, Michigan, United States: This island is part of a wildlife refuge in Michigan. It's a protected area for animals and plants, helping to preserve nature.
• Harbor Island (South Carolina), United States: Located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, this island is one of the famous Sea Islands along the coast. It's known for its beaches and coastal environment.
• Harbor Island (Seattle), Washington, United States: This is a large, artificial (man-made) island in Seattle, Washington. It was built between 1906 and 1909 and was once the largest artificial island in the world. Today, it's an important industrial and shipping area.

Places Named Harbour Island

These are places that use the spelling "Harbour Island" (with a 'u'):

• Harbour Island, Bahamas: This very famous island is located in the Bahamas, a country in the Caribbean Sea. It's well-known for its unique pink sand beaches, which get their color from tiny shelled organisms called foraminifera. It's a popular tourist destination.
• Harbour Island (Little Bay Islands), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: This island is found near the Little Bay Islands in Newfoundland and Labrador, a province of Canada.
• Harbour Island (Ramea Island), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Another island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, located near Ramea Island.
• Harbour Island (Tampa), Florida, United States: This is a neighborhood and island in Tampa, Florida. It's connected to downtown Tampa by bridges and is a modern, developed area with homes, businesses, and hotels.