I’ve always dreamed of visiting every lighthouse in Florida, and when I asked Quin if he’d join me on this adventure, he happily agreed. We haven’t set a deadline for completing our journey—which has proven wise, as life and community commitments have occasionally paused our progress. So, come along with us as we wander our way through the Sunshine State, exploring and, whenever possible, climbing the many beautiful lighthouses that grace Florida’s vast coastlines.
Climbing the Jupiter Lighthouse
I’ve had the privilege of visiting the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse twice now, and both visits were unforgettable in their own way. The first time was about 25 years ago, and I absolutely fell in love—not just with the lighthouse, but with the entire town. Back then, it...
Amelia Island Lighthouse
Visiting the Amelia Island Lighthouse takes a little planning, but it’s definitely worth the effort! There are two ways to see it—either by joining a lighthouse tour through the Atlantic Recreation Center (every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for $10 per person) or by visiting...
Gasparilla Island State Park
When I first got to Gasparilla Island I was greeted with a toll booth. Once I paid the $6 toll I was free to roam the island. When I arrived the sun was just starting to set which meant my time was limited. I followed the road straight back, passing a cool looking...
Marathon & Sombrero Key
Quin and I decided it was time to pay a visit to another Florida Lighthouse so we got in the car and headed to Marathon Key where the Sombrero Key Lighthouse is located. Now, the lighthouse happens to be located in the middle of the water so getting to it actually...
Alligator Reef Lighthouse
When you are on a mission to see all of the lighthouses in Florida, sometimes you have to get a little creative, and sometimes you have to work extra hard. I had heard so many great things about Alligator Reef Lighthouse and since we were in the Keys I just knew we...
Seahorse Key Lighthouse
About four times a year the Seahorse Key Lighthouse is open to visitors. The lighthouse is free to visit but getting there can be tricky. It is accessed by private boat or you can purchase a ticket for a ferry service to shuttle you over there. Once I found this...
Gasparilla Lighthouse & Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
Gasparilla Island has two lighthouses on it: Gasparilla Lighthouse & Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. I have visited the island twice now and I have yet to enter either one. Although Mother Nature is to blame, I feel there could have been an exception made on my last...
Climbing the Cape Florida Lighthouse
Quin is from Coral Gables and he wanted to show me his old stomping grounds. I asked him while we were down there if we could go to Bill Baggs and climb the lighthouse because I was unable to do so the last time I was there. We arrived pretty early for the tour so we...
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
I had been to Miami a few times in my life for various reasons and I never really liked any of my experiences there. I felt it was so busy and the people, in general, were not very friendly. Driving there was a nightmare. Growing up in Orlando, I thought I had a...
Egmont Key State Park
I love lighthouses so I was pretty excited to visit Egmont Key State Park. You can only get to the park by your own personal boat or a ferry. I went to Fort De Soto and purchased a ticket for a ferry ride to the key. I arrived a little early because I wasn't sure what...
Primitive Camping on Anclote Key
Quin and I had been talking about camping on Anclote Key for over a year and we finally made a date to do it. We decided to make this a group event for many reasons. One, we were not in the best place in our relationship so company was needed and two, we wanted to...
