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Ponce Inlet FL Photos: Historical Landmarks by REALTOR® Lisa Hill

Ponce Inlet FL Photos of Historical Landmarks. By Lisa Hill, "THE SMART CHOICE!"

Ponce Inlet lighthousePonce InletAnyone who knows me well, knows how much I enjoy writing Localism posts, and I love taking photos. So I was thrilled to find out there was a new Localism contest being run by some fantastic groups here on Active Rain. This contest allows me to focus on two of my favorite pastimes.

There are five Active Rain groups working together to coordinate this contest. And being that I was already a member of three of these groups, I knew I wanted to participate. But I was left with a big dilemma. The subject of this contest is "Landmarks". And with our MANY fantastic landmarks, how in the world could I decide what to feature in a blog nature trail near Ponce Inlet lighthousepost!?

After much deliberating, I finally decided to focus on the city of Ponce Inlet. Let me walk you through the beauty of Ponce Inlet and it's many offerings.

Boasting a 194 step circular staircase, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the 2nd tallest lighthouse in the U.S. and is open to the public. Yes, I have climbed every one of those steps and believe me, it's a workout!

But as you walk the area surrounding the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, you get to enjoy the area's exquisite natural beauty and unique sights. On the day I took these photos, I first walked around the lighthouse and Inlet Harbor Marina, then parked my car near the Marine Science Center and walked the enchanting pathways through the marshes, nature sunset storm clouds and lighthouse from Ponce Inlet jetty trails, sand dunes, past the sea oats and pavilions, down to the beach, and all the way to the end of the jetty. walkway through the Ponce Inlet dunes

What made this relaxing afternoon so unique was the fact that the sun was beginning to set (I love sunsets), and a storm was just starting to roll in. The photos turned out very unique as the sky transitioned to sunset and slow rolling storm clouds. You can see the transition in the sky as the storm clouds were beginning to arrive, in the photo at the top left, of the sea oats and Ponce Inlet jetty.

Next, in the photo below the sea oats and jetty, you'll find an enchanted walkway that leads through the marshes, all the way down to the beach, which brings me to the photo below the lighthouse, as the walkway continues near the beach.

As I walked further and ventured out onto the jetty, I watched some fishermen for a while, and some birds begging for the leftovers, then I turned around and was astounded by the sight of the sun peaking through a slow rolling storm. I also hadn't realized how far I'd walked from the lighthouse! If you look closely at the third photo on the left, on the right side, you can barely see a tiny little lighthouse.

Last but not least, for your visual enjoyment, a few more fun photos from my Sunday afternoon near the Ponce Inlet lighthouse and Marine Science Center =)

Ponce Inlet photo collage

Lisa Hill real estate agent

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Posted Sunday May 03
( 05/03/09 09:54PM ) — Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate)

Thanks Sally! That means a lot coming from you =D 

Lisa - This is just awesome and I can't help but love the picture of the lighthouse. :-)

Lisa~


I love, love, love your photos...and the idea that I can step right out of one of your photos and find myself at Ponce Inlet!

Hi Lisa,


You've got some great shots here, there's so much to see!  You always do such a great job showcasing your spectacular community.

( 05/04/09 08:29AM ) — Bo Hussung

Lisa, my family used to have an apartment in Ormond for about 25 years I started going there when I was about 6 and then we sold it about 13 years ago.....we loved it. I wish we still had it! :( The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse though was a favorite destination and crazy climb to the top....Love your part of the world.


Thanks


Bo

( 05/04/09 08:29AM ) — Bo Hussung

Lisa, my family used to have an apartment in Ormond for about 25 years I started going there when I was about 6 and then we sold it about 13 years ago.....we loved it. I wish we still had it! :( The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse though was a favorite destination and crazy climb to the top....Love your part of the world.


Thanks


Bo

( 05/04/09 12:17PM ) — Jack Gilleland

Great pictures Lisa.  Sure brings back memories.

Looks like a great way to spend the afternoon ... and get a work out.

( 05/04/09 07:27PM ) — Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate)

Donna and JaneAnne- Thank you!


Lynda- You always have such encouraging comments. Thanks! =)


Bo- I've lived here my whole life. As you probably know, there is so much more here than people realize ;-)


Jack- You've been here?


David- Sometimes it's a FREE and simple afternoon that can leave the most lasting impressions. That day was SO enjoyable! =)

How lovely!  I've always loved lighthouses - but I've never seen a Coral one - how cool! :-)

( 05/05/09 08:05PM ) — Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate)

Liz- It's actually red. But it fades pretty fast in the sun =)

( 05/06/09 05:55PM ) — marti garaughty

 hi Lisa, gorgeous pics and the lighthouse in the top right actually does look like a big piece of candy. ;-)

( 05/08/09 07:19PM ) — Silvia Dukes, BSBA, CIPS, TRC, AHWD,

Hi Lisa, very nice photos of Ponce Inlet. Makes me want to jump in the car and take a ride over.  I love the collage of your photos! Nice work.

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