 Ponce Inlet is the gateway to the Atlantic Ocean, in this pristine part of Florida's central coast. Set at the southernmost tip of the peninsula where Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores are found, it is where the Intracoastal waterway, and all its arterial canals, flow into the Atlantic.
Once called Mosquito Inlet, then renamed for the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, Ponce Inlet is a lovely seaside village anchored by an historic lighthouse. A source of community pride, the town has grown around this beacon that stands 175 feet tall and casts a beam 19 miles out to sea. Residents gather and enjoy each other’s company during the numerous cultural activities that center around this landmark. About 9 miles south of Daytona, Ponce Inlet is being developed as a low density community, focused around one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. It is very wide, with an extensive dune field and thriving native plants, good fishing off the jetty, good surfing, and a swift current in the inlet all made for outstanding water activities. All the advantages of a peninsula are here, including boating on inland waterways or the open ocean, charter boat fishing, and sunbathing on unspoiled beaches in a oat-covered dunes. There are no souvenir or T-shirt shops, no gas stations or grocery stores, a few marinas and restaurants along the Intracoastal, and a casino boat that sails the canals. But Ponce Inlet appeals to those who want to relax and enjoy the water amenities. Ponce Inlet's new community center serves as host for civic and private events, and the Marine Science Center provides an intensive learning experience for the wealth of aquatic habitat and creatures at our doorstep. The Spanish valued Ponce Inlet for its safe harbor and passage to inland riches. It’s the same for residents today. Their wealth comes in the form of friendly neighbors, a secure and vibrant community, preservation of nature and heritage, and a laid-back, enviable lifestyle.
Resales in Spring, 2010 range from $120,000 to $550,000. Use the search widgets on the sidebar and below to find homes for sale in Ponce Inlet. Call 386-679-3191 for a private preview, or email yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com for real estate information on any home in Ponce Inlet.
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