Step back in time and discover Florida’s rich maritime and social history as you tour the world-famous Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, and the Constance D. Hunter Historic Pacetti Hotel Museum.

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse began as the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse with the purchase of ten acres of land on March 21, 1883. The lighthouse tower design was based on Light-House Board …

Journey into the past at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Pacetti Hotel! Make the most out of your Ponce Inlet adventure by learning the many ways you can tour and explore the historic Ponce Inlet …

The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association endeavors to make the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Museum and Constance D. Hunter Historic Pacetti Hotel Museum accessible to all by …

The Ponce De Leon Inlet Light Station is a National Historic Landmark, and the Pacetti Hotel is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Both sites are now operated as public museums with many …

Sep 2, 2025 · The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Museum and Constance D. Hunter Historic Pacetti Hotel Museum are open daily to the public at 10:00 AM except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Brick giant lighthouses are among the tallest in the nation, and the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the tallest in Florida and the seventh tallest in the US. The tower’s daymark or identifying color pattern is a brick …

Plan your visit to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Museum, Florida's tallest lighthouse. Discover breathtaking views, historic exhibits, and a unique experience perfect for families and history enthusiasts alike.

A June 1st decision of the US Geographic Board concludes that Ponce de Leon is now the correct name of the former Mosquito Inlet. In July, the Bureau of Lighthouses agrees to change the name of the …

Completed in 1887, the lighthouse was a marvel of technology and a badly needed guidepost marking the only inlet between St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral. In order to run this “brick giant” lighthouse, …