Lighthouse Point is a city in Broward County, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale and part of the Miami metropolitan area. With a population of about 10,500, it is a small, established waterfront suburb along the Intracoastal Waterway, bordered by Pompano Beach to the north. The city takes its name from the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, which stands in nearby Hillsboro Beach and marks the inlet connecting the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean. Water defines Lighthouse Point. Roughly 18 miles of navigable canals wind through the city's neighborhoods, and many homes feature private docks with access to the Intracoastal and, through Hillsboro Inlet, to the ocean. This layout makes the city one of South Florida's most distinctly boat-oriented communities, where a canal-front or deep-water property is the defining feature of the local housing market. The Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse itself, authorized by Congress in 1901 and completed in the early 1900s, anchors the area's maritime identity. Life in the city is relaxed and low-density, with an easygoing pace and a strong sense of community. Parks, local restaurants, and the waterfront provide everyday recreation, while nearby Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale offer larger shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. Fort Lauderdale's beaches, about 15 miles south, and the oceanfront communities of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Deerfield Beach add to the coastal access. Education is provided by Broward County Public Schools, and nearby private schools include Trinity Christian School and North Broward Preparatory School in the surrounding area. For commuters, the city's position between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton keeps employment centers, airports, and entertainment within a short drive. For households, Lighthouse Point offers a quiet, waterfront, boating-centered lifestyle in the heart of South Florida. It suits those who want canal or Intracoastal dockage, a small-town feel, and easy access to the beaches and amenities of Broward County's Gold Coast.