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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a lighthouse and museum located at Ponce de León Inlet in Central Florida. At 175 feet in height, it is the tallest lighthouse in the state. It is located between St. Augustine Light and Cape Canaveral Light. Restored by the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse became a National Historic Landmark in 1998. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and three keepers’ dwellings have been restored, and are open to the public seven days a week. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Tower is open for climbing.

Step back in time and climb 175 feet of fun in the Florida sun at the Ponce Inlet Light Station and Museum! Constructed in 1887, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse has guided mariners along the Florida coast for more than 130 years. There are many ways to experience the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. Visitors can choose to explore the light station on their own using a self-guided tour map with no reservations, elect to schedule a private tour in advance of their arrival, or sign up for one of the museum’s special after hour’s events.