Ponce Inlet: Ponce Outdoor Recreation Area
About
Ponce Inlet: Ponce Outdoor Recreation Area is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 2 miles from the town of Ponce Inlet. The access sits within Ponce Preserve, and the site offers parking along with accessible access to the beach. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at New Smyrna show April highs around 79°F and October highs near 82°F, while summer highs reach the upper 80s. For a change from the sand, the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Trail is about 5 miles away and offers a hiking option nearby.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Ponce Inlet: Ponce Outdoor Recreation Area
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
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, 5.8 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
Where it is
- Ponce Preserve · Public land
- Nearest town
- Ponce Inlet, Florida · 1.9 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve TrailHiking4.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
