You couldn’t have picked a better place to visit. Ponce Inlet is a jewel all on its own. Famous for the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, second tallest in the country, that you can walk to the top for breathtaking views. Explore Lighthouse Point Park to get a glimpse of what the coastline was like before modern construction.
There is an abundance of wildlife and a jetty that takes you out into the Atlantic Ocean. For nature lovers there is the Marine Science Center dedicated to rehabilitating injured seabirds and sea turtles. You can also pet live sting rays!
Enjoy miles of sugar sand beaches easy to walk on and also easy to ride bikes. There are numerous water activities from kayak and boat rentals, fishing charters, parasailing, dolphin/manatee tours for you to experience.
There are numerous fine restaurants, many right on the water, offering unique ambience and excellent food. The famous North Turn Restaurant is just a short stroll down the beach!
When Venturing A Little Further Out
There is no shortage of exciting things to do and experience in Florida, and most are very nearby:.
• The World Famous Daytona Beach is just a few miles up the road offering a boardwalk, pier, and amusements
• Kennedy Space Center boasts historic and current ongoing displays of space travel not to mention rocket launches
• Disney World, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Sea World, Universal Studios and other Orlando attractions are a little over an hour away.
• Historic Saint Augustine the oldest city in the continental US home to cobblestone streets, charming town, and historic markers.
• New Smyrna Beach a charming beach town rooted in local culture, unique boutiques, and eateries
• Daytona International Speedway and Museum home of the famous Daytona 500 race and host to numerous other races with an excellent museum highlighting more than auto racing
• Numerous water activities from kayak and boat rentals, fishing charters, parasailing, dolphin/manatee tours