Ponce Inlet: Lighthouse Point Park #2
About
Ponce Inlet: Lighthouse Point Park #2 is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Ponce Inlet. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and a fee charged for access. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer highs climb into the upper 80s. Dogs are allowed, so this access works for visitors bringing a pet along. For a change from the beach, the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Trail lies about 5 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Entrance 5.00
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Ponce Inlet: Lighthouse Point Park #2
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–83°F and lows of 52–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan68° high52° low
- Feb70° high53° low
- Mar73° high57° low
- Apr79° high63° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun87° high73° low
- Jul88° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high74° low
- Oct82° high68° low
- Nov76° high62° low
- Dec71° high54° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ponce Inlet: Lighthouse Point Park #2
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
68° / 52°
Feb
70° / 53°
Mar
73° / 57°
Apr
79° / 63°
May
83° / 68°
Jun
87° / 73°
Jul
88° / 75°
Aug
89° / 75°
Sep
86° / 74°
Oct
82° / 68°
Nov
76° / 62°
Dec
71° / 54°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL, 3 mi away at 16 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
