Hillsboro Lighthouse

One of my favorite memories growing up in South Florida (if not my absolute favorite) was spending summer weekends at the Hillsboro Club. As a kid, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse with my best friend Kelsey and her family, a memory I will never forget.

Now since I have returned from college and am grown up, driving over the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge and down "Millionaire Mile" still gives me the warmest peaceful feeling. I kept my 

favorite lighthouse close by; my first post-graduate studio had an awesome view of the lighthouse, especially at night.

Fun Fact of the day: During the prohibition, lighthouse keeper Thomas Knight's brother built a restaurant on an island near the inlet. Rum running boats entered the inlet and illegal booze was served at this restaurant, called "Club Unique". During WWII this club was a secret meeting place for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Prime Minister Anthony Eden amongst others. These world leaders would often spent time near the lighthouse. To this day the Coast Guard still utilizes the lighthouse keeper's cottages for both retired and active military families. 

To learn more about the "Big Diamond" as locals call it, visit www.HillsboroLighthouse.org. You can even schedule a tour!