A Quick History
Built in 1907, Hillsboro Lighthouse stands 136 feet over the inlet between Pompano Beach and Hillsboro Beach. Its second-order Fresnel lens makes it one of the brightest lighthouses on the East Coast.
Best Route from Boca
Cruise south on the Intracoastal past the mansion-lined Hillsboro Beach stretch. The lighthouse appears on your right as you approach the inlet — perfect afternoon photo light.
From Pompano or Deerfield
Even shorter — both are just minutes from the inlet. Time the visit for slack tide; the inlet itself can get choppy on outgoing tide with east wind.
Photo Tips
Late afternoon backlight is dramatic. For postcard sunsets, position the lighthouse to your west as the sun drops.
Make It a Loop
Combine the lighthouse with a Lake Boca sandbar afternoon and a sunset return for the perfect South Florida boating day.