Ponce Inlet Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
About Ponce Inlet
It is said that in 1513, Juan Ponce De Leon was exploring the land and waters around the inlet that today bears his name. In 1886-87, a 175 foot high lighthouse was built and named after Ponce de Leon. Ponce Inlet was named after Antonio Ponce, who was granted land here during the Spanish occupation of Florida. In 1963, the Town of Ponce Inlet was incorporated; the first town council was sworn in at the lighthouse office. The lighthouse still dominates this small, sleepy town of fishing boats, natural parks, and growing condominiums. Ponce Inlet offers a humid, subtropical climate that is typical throughout Florida. Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts and warm-ups. Temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s (°F) on occasion, although freezes are rare.
Top Attractions in Ponce Inlet
Explore the best things to see and do in Ponce Inlet:
- ★Adventure Yacht Harbor Inc.
- ★Critter Fleet
- ★Fin-Addict Charters
- ★Finest Kind II Sportfishing
- ★First Class Charters
- ★Fishin' Magician Guide Service
- ★Fish with Capt. Barry
- ★Inlet Harbor Marina
Where to Eat in Ponce Inlet
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boondock's
- 🍴Down the Hatch
- 🍴Inlet Harbor Restaurant
- 🍴Jerry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Lighthouse Landing Restaurant
Ponce Inlet Travel Guide Sections
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