Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum

The inle is clean and beautiful, you can stay there for hours and not get bored. Bring a picnic lunch, or stop by the shops located nearby and enjoy there goods There is a small playground for the kids , and you can take some worthwhile Instagram shots. Enjoy.

Finding this museum was a very pleasant surprise! I wish we had been able to take a tour of the lighthouse, but we will have to catch that opportunity on the next trip. Seeing all of the historical photos and how the appearance of the inlet has changed over the years was very nostalgic. This is a great place to visit, especially if you are a local!

You have to download an app to pay for parking. We used the Passport app. Nice view of the lighthouse. The ladies in the gift shop were very nice. Good selection of items for sale and interesting things to look at. The restrooms were clean. If you actually want to visit the lighthouse itself, make sure and look up when the tours are.

Unfortunately, we didn't realize the lighthouse is in a private area and can only be accessed during very limited times - once per month. We were able to take pictures and acquire a lighthouse stamp at the gift shop, which is located at the park located on the opposite side of the bay. The gift shop was small with cute items and it was staffed by a very knowledgeable lighthouse volunteer.

Not only is the lighthouse amazing . The entire park is gorgeous and you can sit and have a barbecue and there is a kids area as Well. If you walk under the underpass you will see A parking area and there is fishing charters for $60 for 4 hours for adults and $45 for kids. Across the street are many restaurants as Well all well priced

We visited the museum. The ladies were very friendly and informative. The area was nice to walk around. The lighthouse is only accessable by boat and open one day per month.

Cute little museum and gift shop for the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Staff were so kind and helpful with all sorts of information. Worth a quick stop!

Imagine standing on the soft sands of Pompano Beach, gazing out at the sparkling waters where the Hillsboro Lighthouse stands tall, a beacon of history and beauty. Built in 1907, this lighthouse is like a time capsule, with its powerful light flashing every 20 seconds, reaching out an incredible 28 miles into the horizon. Getting up close to this maritime marvel isn't easy, though. Tucked away on an active Coast Guard base, the lighthouse isn't usually open to the public. But don't fret! Every month, they open their doors for guided tours, and trust me, it's worth the wait. The best part? You can only get there by boat, adding an extra dash of adventure to your journey. Check out the Hillsboro Lighthouse website for all the details on tour times, how to get there, and what to wear. Trust me, you won't want to miss this chance to explore a piece of South Florida's history. So next time you find yourself on Florida's sunny shores, make sure to pencil in a visit to the Hillsboro Lighthouse. It's not just a beacon of light—it's a beacon of unforgettable memories.