Took a day trip from daytona beach to visit this red lighthouse. This is the tallest in Florida and 2nd in the U.S. the red just stands out over every historical fact about the museum and grounds. The climb is ok going up but beware coming down from the top is kind of steep. I say this considering I've climbed many lighthouses, this is the steepest coming down although the views are nice from the top, just be careful. The museum of the many fresnel lights is really cool, dont miss this and I also liked the exhibit giving the history of pre daytona speedway was interesting as well. All together this is one of the nicest lighthouses I've seen in my travels.

Stopped in on a whim on an overcast day. Ticket prices make this attraction a complete no brained. Tours are self guided with a map from the gift shop. There’s a lot to see, take it as much or as little as you like. Several historical buildings on the property have artifacts and displays. There is a larger building with generations of lenses and lights from different parts of the world. The highlight is of course the lighthouse, which is still working. The climb is very manageable despite the number of steps. Regular landings allow you to take things at your own pace. The view at the top is stunning, even on cloudy days. The gift shop has a broad range of items and a little something for everyone at very reasonable prices.

Yep, I climbed 203 steps to the top of the lighthouse. WHEW! A great view of the inlet and surrounding area for miles. The museum layout is excellent. Numerous buildings describing the life of the keeper, his family and job. Carrying a 40lb container of fuel for the beacon was no easy task. Located not far from the Marine Science Center a good trip to do both!

Found this just from driving around. 200+ stairs to the top and well worth it. Amazing views! The history was interesting as well. It’s a must visit if you enjoy lighthouses. It’s the tallest in FL, 2nd tallest in the country.

We decided to squeeze this in on our last day. We should have appropriated more time for the visit. We barely had time to climb to the top of the lighthouse. Everything was well maintained and well marked. They have a large collection of fresnel lenses from lighthouses around the world on display. The largest of which was the Cape Canaveral lighthouse first order lens.

The lighthouse museum and grounds were laid out very well and following the map they gave you when you paid your admission was valuable. Each building was well described, but than other informative information was found in each building. There were the lenses, the radio room, what life was like as the lighthouse keeper and family, etc. You can climb the lighthouse and there are landings every 22 steps or so if you need to stop as there are 203 steps. The climb for the views is so worth it! There were quite a few children there the day they went and they were enjoying the museum and grounds as well. There is a park next to the museum grounds where you can picnic with a playground and a seafood restaurant across the street.

My 5-year-old granddaughter wanted to climb the 203 steps if grandpa (77) would go. We both made it up and down. Great view from the top. The historic buildings and contents will keep you interested for hours. Many, many picture opportunities. We will be back next year.

Lighthouse and grounds are beautiful and kept up very well. The entrance fee is minimal so this is very budget friendly. You can climb the 203 steps to the top of the lighthouse and take in the beautiful view. A nice staff person offered to take our picture in front of the lighthouse. Nice gift shop. Offers discount admission for veterans which is great.

I took my 70 year old mother, my 16 year old son and my 12 year old daughter. We all enjoyed it so much! There is so much more to see and learn before you even get to the lighthouse. You first get to see a video that tells about the area during the war and how the lighthouse came to be. You get to experience walking through their life back then as well as several different lens that have been utilized through the years. Then if you can make it up the spiral staircase of the 203 stairs to the top the view is simply amazing! My mother couldn't make it up, there are landings but not really an area for people to pass on the steps at all and the steps do get more narrow as you go up. Once at the top it was really windy but walking around the fenced in top you can see the entire area and the inlet. Breathtaking views!

A must do once. You go in through the gift shop which is free to look around. Lots of cute stuff to purchase. If you want to see the Lighthouse closeup, climb the stairs to the top and see the museum you must pay for a wristband. The prices were reasonable and child’s prices include 11 and under. A few of us chose not to climb the stairs, but the others said it was an amazing view up top unless you are afraid of heights then coming down is tricky. The museum is broken up into different houses which has lots of interesting history. Our favorite was the one with the lights. Amazing to see up close! No food or drinks permitted but there are water fountains.