Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
History
When Casa Marina opened its doors in 1925, the "Roaring Twenties" were in full swing. Jacksonville Beach was a favorite destination and glamorous figures such as Jean Harlow, Charlie Chaplin and Al Capone frequented the hotel. The Spanish Mediterranean-style inn was the first modern fire-proof building at the beach and boasted an automatic sprinkler system. As the playful years of Jacksonville Beach turned into the War Years, the hotel served as housing for military personnel.
A succession of owners transformed the hotel into an assortment of businesses, from a 37-room apartment building and tea room to a cultural center for environmentalists. By 1991, a veranda and third story penthouse had been added to the original structure, as the Casa Marina awaited the 21st century. After a decade of renovations and refurbishments, the hotel once again proudly welcomes guests with enduring hospitality.
