Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
4931 South Peninsula Drive, Tel.: +1 386 761 1821, (http://www.ponceinlet.org/). Florida's tallest Lighthouse at 175 feet the second tallest in the US sits at the end of the road south of Daytona Beach. It is one of only 10 lighthouses in the nation designated a National Historic Landmark. Climb the winding staircase for beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River. The lighthouse keepers' dwellings and other historic light station buildings are now home to a lighthouse museum, which features exhibits on lighthouse life, local history, lighthouse and Fresnel lens restoration, shipwrecks, and the lighthouse keepers and their families.Marine Science Center
100 Lighthouse Drive, +1 386-304-5545, (http://www.marinesciencec...). The Marine Science Center offers an experience where visitors can see some of the rich marine life of the area. One of the main goals of the Marine Science Center is sea turtle rehabilitation. Guests can overlook seven turtle hospital pools from the Turtle Terrace, located in front of the main facility. The MSC turtle rehabilitation area also includes care and treatment of freshwater turtles and land tortoises. There is also a gift shop where you can buy books and posters.Kay & Ayres Davies Lighthouse Park (City)
(http://www.ponce-inlet.or...). Situated under the shadow of the historic Ponce DeLeon Light Station, this three-acre park has swings, a slide and a climber and is ideal for picnics and relaxing after climbing the steps of the Lighthouse.Lighthouse Point Park (County)
The park consists of 52 acres of pristine land at the south end of the Town of Ponce Inlet. The 52-acre park features fishing, nature trails, an observation deck and tower, swimming and picnicking. A variety of wildlife call the Lighthouse Point Park home, including raccoons, possums, skunks, armadillos, shore birds and birds of prey. Open daily 6a to 9p.Mary Keller Seabird Rehabilitation Sanctuary
100 Lighthouse Drive - Since its opening in June 2004, the Mary Keller Seabird Rehabilitation Sanctuary has treated more than 4,500 birds from more than 140 different species. This bird rehabilitation facility is equipped to care and treat injured and sick birds. Upon full recovery, a healthy bird will be released into its natural habitat. Some birds become ambassadors for their species and are a part of education programs and the guest viewing area of the Marine Science Center.Ponce Inlet Jetty
The Jetty is an outcropping of rock built up at the south end of the Daytona Beach Peninsula, which stretches about half a mile into the Atlantic Ocean. A paved walkway lets visitors walk out about half the distance of the Jetty to sightsee or go fishing. Dolphins can frequently be seen from the Jetty. The surfing is smaller than nearby New Smyrna Beach but has a nice swell.Ponce Preserve (City)
(http://www.ponce-inlet.or...). The Ponce Preserve is the townâs largest park with approximately 41 acres stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Halifax River. Sitting at the heart of this park is the Green Mound State Archaeological Site, an ancient Indian midden.Timucuan Oaks Botanical Garden
(http://www.ponce-inlet.or...). Timucuan Oaks Botanical Gardens is an 8-acre site. Four natural communities can be found in this park: shell mound, maritime hammock, salt marsh and mangrove swamp.Town Hall Park Complex (City)
(http://www.ponce-inlet.or...). This park is centrally located adjacent to the Fire Department and is the hub of much activity with its playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.carribean villa rentals (http://www.caribbean-vill...)
