Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet is a lighthouse and museum located just off South Peninsula Drive in the Town of Ponce Inlet, which is about 10 miles south of Daytona Beach in Florida. It opens to the public daily at10am, closing at 9pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day and 6pm the rest of the year. At 175 feet this is the tallest lighthouse in Florida and was completed in 1887.

Visitors can take the 203-step climb up to the lighthouse gallery deck, where they will be afforded great views of Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach and the surrounding inlet waterways. The lighthouse keeper's dwellings and light station buildings form the museum, which features exhibits on the country's lighthouse service and the history of the Daytona Beach area amongst other things. One of the world's finest collections of restored Fresnel lenses can be seen here too.

On a full moon visitors can enjoy the fantastic views from the lighthouse with a special night time program, which is limited to 25 guests and must be pre-booked. Group tours for 20 or more can also be arranged at any time of the year including educational visits for schools. Lighthouse and nautical themed souvenirs including t-shirts and books are available to buy from the lighthouse gift shop.