Kick Off the Holiday Season in Ponce Inlet: Music, Santa, Parades & Coastal Holiday Charm

The holiday season in Volusia County is officially here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Ponce Inlet—a small coastal town full of festive charm, rich history, seaside beauty, […]
When Baseball Legends Came to Ponce Inlet

During the 1970s, the quiet coastal town of Ponce Inlet played host to one of baseball’s greatest dynasties: the Cincinnati Reds, known to fans everywhere as the Big Red Machine. […]
The Statue Of Liberty And The Lighthouse Board

One hundred thirty-nine years ago close to this week, on October 10, 1886, President Grover Cleveland, dedicated the Statue of Liberty. A huge parade was held in Downtown New York […]
Lost Light on the St. John’s: The Story of the Volusia Bar Lighthouse

The story of the Volusia Bar Lighthouse begins and ends with the 300-mile long St. John’s River. The St. John’s is influenced by Atlantic Ocean tides as far south as […]
From Ancient Persia to Ponce Inlet: The Story of Hospitality Through Time

Facilities offering hospitality to travelers’ date to our earliest civilizations and in fact have been in evidence since ancient Persia. These were places where you would exchange money or goods […]
The Enduring Mystery of the Pharos of Alexandria

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, many times also referred to as the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy […]
Brick Giants of the Florida Coast: St. Augustine Lighthouse

At Ponce Inlet, we’re inevitably compared to our northernmost sister, the St. Augustine Lighthouse. First, we’re both brick giants, and built in the twenty-year period after the Civil War when […]
Climb to the Moon: A Must-Do Summer Experience at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

If you’re looking for something unforgettable to do this summer, look no further than Climb to the Moon—the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse’s most breathtaking monthly event. This unique after-hours experience gives […]
An Iconic Ride to a Historic Landmark

Welcome Bikers! Experience Daytona Bike Week at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Pacetti Hotel Museum Daytona Bike Week is back for 2025, and there’s no better place to ride than […]
Race to the Top: A Must-Visit Destination for Race Fans

As the engines roar and the excitement of Race Week fills the air, take your experience to the next level with a visit to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum […]