Lighthouse Point
A boating town of deep water canals near Hillsboro Inlet, where most streets end at the water.
You run the boat out Hillsboro Inlet for mahi and tie up at a waterfront restaurant on the way home.
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Nightlife1
Very little. Nauti Dawg at the marina closes at 9, Cap's Place is a dinner spot, and the streets are dark soon after. Nights out happen in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach or Fort Lauderdale.
Meet people3
Decent for a small city. The Doreen Gauthier library runs four book clubs and a Friends group, the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club has a cruise group and clay courts for members, and the lighthouse society runs boat tours.
Peace and quiet4
Most streets dead end at a canal, so there is almost no through traffic. The noise is Federal Highway along the west edge and boats idling out toward the inlet on weekend mornings.
Walkability2
Good for a stroll or a bike ride on quiet streets, but shops and restaurants sit out along Federal Highway and most trips take a car. The beach is a drive over the bridge.
On the water5
Nearly the whole city is built on canals dug in the 1950s and 60s, with docks behind the houses and a short run to Hillsboro Inlet. Lighthouse Point Marina has a dock and dine cafe, and the Bahamas are a day's run in good weather.
Beaches1
No beach in the city. It sits on the mainland side of the Intracoastal. The nearest sand is Pompano Beach or Deerfield Beach, about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Dining and arts2
A modest list with one landmark. Cap's Place, Broward County's oldest restaurant, is reached only by its own boat launch. Nauti Dawg serves on the marina dock, and a few neighborhood spots sit near Federal Highway.
Outdoors and wellness2
Small city parks and ball fields, no trails. Most outdoor time here happens on a boat. For hiking or long bike rides you head to the county parks inland or the beachfront in Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.
Affordability1
Among the priciest stretches of the Broward coast. Most homes sit on deep water canals and are priced like it, with flood insurance and seawall upkeep on top. A few condos near Federal Highway cost less.
Airport access4
FLL is about 25 to 30 minutes south on I-95. The Palm Beach airport is about 40 minutes north, and Miami (MIA) is close to an hour.
Scores last checked October 2026. Scores rate what the town offers, never who lives there. How we score
Community and social scene
Nights are early here. Dinner on the dock at Nauti Dawg, which closes at 9, or the boat launch out to Cap's Place for a long seafood dinner. For live music or a late bar you drive to Pompano Beach or Fort Lauderdale.
Community at a glance
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PickleballOn the map
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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. A members club with a marina, a cruise group that runs to the Bahamas and the Keys, clay tennis courts and a pool.See tennis courts near Lighthouse Point on the mapGolfOn the map
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Florida Panthers (NHL) in Sunrise, 17 miles awayMiami Dolphins (NFL) in Miami Gardens, 24 miles awayMiami Heat (NBA) in Miami, 35 miles awayInter Miami (MLS) in Miami, 35 miles awayMiami Marlins (MLB) in Miami, 35 miles awayMiles are in a straight line, so the drive is longer.Places of worshipOn the map
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Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library
Four book clubs, lifelong learning programs and a Friends of the Library volunteer group.Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society
Join and you can ride the boat out and climb the lighthouse on tour days.Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe
Dock and dine cafe at Lighthouse Point Marina where boaters tie up after a day out. Closed Tuesdays.We write about places and events, never about who lives there. Times and dates change, so confirm before you go.
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The honest details
- Home prices
- About $825K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026)
- Nearest hospital
- Broward Health North, about 2 miles. It is also a Level II trauma center. Straight line distance, so the drive is longer.
- Airport
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL), about 25 minutes
- Season
- Steady year round
- Heads up
- Canal flooding at king tides, high prices
- Insurance
- Florida averages about $10,384 a year for $250K of coverage (MoneyGeek, 2026). Get a quote and check the flood zone for any address. Read more
- Why people love it
- Fast ocean access by boat. Quiet residential feel.
- Know before you go
- Expensive. No beach in town.
- Schools
- See official grades and district info on the Florida Department of Education site.
Common questions about Lighthouse Point
Is Lighthouse Point walkable?
Not really. You will drive for most things. Good for a stroll or a bike ride on quiet streets, but shops and restaurants sit out along Federal Highway and most trips take a car. The beach is a drive over the bridge.
Does Lighthouse Point have a good beach?
Not really. The beach is not the draw here. No beach in the city. It sits on the mainland side of the Intracoastal. The nearest sand is Pompano Beach or Deerfield Beach, about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Is Lighthouse Point affordable?
No. It is one of the most expensive spots on the Florida coast. Home prices: About $825K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026). Among the priciest stretches of the Broward coast. Most homes sit on deep water canals and are priced like it, with flood insurance and seawall upkeep on top. A few condos near Federal Highway cost less.
What is the nightlife like in Lighthouse Point?
Very quiet. Most of town is dark early. Nights are early here. Dinner on the dock at Nauti Dawg, which closes at 9, or the boat launch out to Cap's Place for a long seafood dinner. For live music or a late bar you drive to Pompano Beach or Fort Lauderdale.
How busy does Lighthouse Point get?
It is quiet most of the year. Most streets dead end at a canal, so there is almost no through traffic. The noise is Federal Highway along the west edge and boats idling out toward the inlet on weekend mornings.
Is Lighthouse Point good for boating and fishing?
Yes. Life here revolves around the water. Nearly the whole city is built on canals dug in the 1950s and 60s, with docks behind the houses and a short run to Hillsboro Inlet. Lighthouse Point Marina has a dock and dine cafe, and the Bahamas are a day's run in good weather.
Which airport is closest to Lighthouse Point?
FLL is about 25 to 30 minutes south on I-95. The Palm Beach airport is about 40 minutes north, and Miami (MIA) is close to an hour.
What should I know before moving to Lighthouse Point?
The main things to plan for: Canal flooding at king tides, high prices. Florida homeowners insurance averages about $10,384 a year for $250K of dwelling coverage (MoneyGeek, 2026). Get a quote and check the flood zone for any address before you commit.
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