Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse

  • 4931 S. Peninsula Dr.Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
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Phone:

+1 386 761 1821, +1 386 761 3121

Website:

www.ponceinlet.org

overview: The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is a National Historic Landmark located just south of Daytona Beach, in beautiful Ponce Inlet, Florida. In 1884, work was begun on the 175 foot tall structure built of red brick. ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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100% of guests recommend this place.

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Fantastic place to walk and explore for a few hours, and great seafood restaurants in walking distance. more on GeckoGo

Ponce Inlet Museum and Lighthouse is a great place to spend some time learning about the history of the area and the life of lighthouse keepers and their families. more on igougo

There is a neat quote on the sign at the entrance to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse taken from the 1868 Annual Report of the Lighthouse Board: Nothing indicates the liberality, prosperity, or intelligence of a nation more clearly than the facilities which it affords for the safe approach of mariners to its shores. more on LighthouseFriends.com

Great view from the top. more on GeckoGo

There are 203 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the Florida coastline and the Halifax River from more on igougo

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The Lighthouse grounds are very well maintained, the exhibits are educational, and the lighthouse itself is the tallest I've seen. Seeing the lenses the lighthouse used, though, are unbelievable and w ... more on TripAdvisor

The entire area around Ponce Inlet is truly a slice of Florida that shines. The lighthouse is a National Historic landmark, one of the best maintained and historically accurate lighthouses in the coun ... more on TripAdvisor

Beautiful! The beach is lovely. We have seen a mother Manatee and her baby at the jetty. Fabulous sight to see! more on TripAdvisor

all 200 stairs. so fun. fun restaurant across the street where you can have lunch on your "own" boat. Great pic opportunity! more on TripAdvisor

If you have a chance go to Ponce Inlet. The water is beautiful and there are often sailboats and para-sails there. The long jetty next to the inlet let's you walk out along the water and experience th ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From LighthouseFriends.com

If you are looking for the "complete" lighthouse experience, this is the one to visit and a top ten favorite for sure. Not only do you get to climb the tower that has a tremendous view, the grounds contain a complex of buildings that ... more on LighthouseFriends.com

Does anyone else think that the big rigs zipping along the interstates in Florida drive a bit recklessly? Maybe they were just caught up in the spirit of the Daytona 500, which occurred the weekend we visited the area. Our flights ... more on LighthouseFriends.com

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