Tucked between Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point is a slice of Old-Florida tranquility laced with 18 miles of navigable canals that empty into the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway. The city takes its name from the landmark Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (built in 1907), whose black-and-white tower still guides vessels past the northern tip of the Florida Reef. With just over 12,000 residents and strictly low-rise zoning, Lighthouse Point feels more like a friendly seaside village than a Fort-Lauderdale suburb—and that’s exactly why boaters, anglers, and laid-back beach lovers plant roots here.
Waterfront Lifestyle
Boater’s Paradise
Roughly 80 percent of local homes sit on finger canals or the Intracoastal itself, offering back-yard dockage for center consoles, sport-fishers, and jet skis. Deep-water, fixed-bridge-free access means captains can be in the Atlantic in five minutes via Hillsboro Inlet—no waiting on drawbridges. Two full-service marinas, including the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club, provide fuel, lift slips, yacht maintenance, and a tennis complex that hosts weekly mixers.
Parks & Recreation
Despite its nautical reputation, Lighthouse Point also treasures green space. Dan Witt Park draws softball leagues and Saturday-morning yoga; Frank McDonough Park features shaded playgrounds, PickleballUSA-rated courts, and a community library branch that offers sunset story hours. Dog owners praise Exchange Club Park, a peninsula preserve reachable only by a pedestrian bridge—ideal for off-leash romps beneath gumbo-limbo trees.
Everyday Convenience
Publix, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market ring Federal Highway (US-1) along the city’s western edge, while local staples like Nauti Dawg Café and Le Bistro serve waterfront brunch and French-inspired small plates. Just north in Boca Raton, Town Center Mall and Mizner Park’s amphitheater lie 15 minutes away; to the south, Las Olas Boulevard’s galleries and craft-cocktail bars beckon in under half an hour. Healthcare options abound: Broward Health North is five minutes west, and Boca Raton Regional Hospital sits 12 miles north.
Outdoor Adventure
Paddleboarders launch at Alsdorf Park and trace manatee-spotted canals before sunrise. Cyclists cruise A1A’s dedicated bike lane toward Palm-Beach-county beaches, and divers book weekend trips to the SS Copenhagen wreck just offshore. The nonprofit Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society hosts monthly climbs to the lantern room—192 spiraling steps that reward visitors with 360-degree Atlantic panoramas and Instagram-worthy sunset shots.
Getting Around
Lighthouse Point hugs Federal Highway for quick retail runs and straddles Northeast 48th Street for direct access to I-95. Palm Beach International Airport is a 40-minute cruise north; Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 30 minutes south—shorter if you leave before the afternoon seaport rush. Tri-Rail’s Deerfield Beach station offers rail service to Miami for cruise departures, Heat games, or art-district day trips.
Why Choose Lighthouse Point?
Where some coastal towns trade authenticity for crowds, Lighthouse Point keeps its easy-going vibe: no high-rise hotels, no beach-parking gridlock, just quiet streets where fishermen fillet the day’s catch at dusk and neighbors sip sundowners on T-dock benches. Property taxes trend lower than in glitzy Boca, yet residents still enjoy world-class dining, top hospitals, and first-rate private schools within a 20-minute radius. If your Florida wish-list includes back-yard dockage, community spirit, and the salty tang of ocean air, Lighthouse Point deserves the top slot.
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