Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Point Park is located at South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach, Florida and is approximately one hour and 20 minutes drive from Orlando International Airport. The 52-acre park offers recreation activities and is home to various species of wildlife. It is open to the public throughout the year from 6am to 9pm.

The land lies on the north side of Ponce de Leon Inlet and features a 1,000 foot long fishing pier on the inlet's north jetty. Visitors can enjoy the views and observe the wildlife from observation platforms. Armadillos, possums, raccoons, skunks, shore birds and birds of prey can be spotted in the park. Visitors can also swim along the river or head to the beach and take a dip in the ocean.

The park has restroom facilities as well as picnic tables although there are eateries located nearby such as Rossi's Diner and Giavanna's Pizzeria, which are about a kilometer away. Not far from the park is the tallest lighthouse in Florida. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is 175 feet tall and has 203 steps for visitors to climb as well as a museum and is open daily from 10am.