A Visit to Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Florida

A Romantic Piece of Florida History

The Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is one of those places that definitely will bring you back in time to days of elegance and distinction, the era of old Florida charm, the beginning of our history as a State, and a most coveted wedding destination place
This 25 room historic landmark sits on the seacoast, it is a well kept secret and a perfect place to hold an intimate wedding ceremony.

Your social event can be held in the garden, the beach, or inside their lovely venue, in which just about any spot you choose will have a special meaning. Your guests can enjoy a fun cocktail reception featuring your very own Signature martini, or be seated and delighted with a full course dinner prepared by their creative Chef.
Casa Marina is famous for their brunches, one of which I had the pleasure of sampling, and ooh-la-la, what a treat to the palate that was! You may select a luncheon or dinner style reception, whichever choice you make, can be enjoyed in their formal dining room or their lovely garden setting. Keep in mind, no matter what kind of bridal celebration you desire; the setting is guaranteed to be elegant, cozy, picture perfect, and memorable.
I had the opportunity to enjoy this location first hand one night a while back, but that afternoon and evening where enough to convince me that I wanted to return and share this precious jewel with others on my web site.
The property sits oceanfront, nestled against the growth the city has seen in the past few decades; yet this venue retains an aura of days gone by, and seems almost untouched by modern times. The entrance to the lobby has rich, beautiful, wood and frosted glass double doors, a perfect grand opening for what awaits for you inside. I prefer cozy greetings, and that is what I encountered as I spoke to their friendly reception desk and received my room key. Just behind me, stood a magnificent and inviting bar, which I was told Al Capone sat at once.

I am a sucker for history, and here I felt like I was re-living what the black and white pictures that adorn the halls where sharing through out this magnificent piece of property all along.
Every room has been re-done with a style all of its own, every corner of the hotel has been renovated, with priority to making sure that they retain the interesting tales that lie within its walls and tell stories for their guests.
Although I was there for only a short time, I felt so at ease during the evening hours at “The Penthouse”, their chic upstairs lounge, the summit of this location, decorated in a very South Beach art-deco style, an eclectic mix with the well appointed elegance of the rest of the building, topping off the structure with a modern touch of today.

The Penthouse at the Casa Marina has inside and outdoor seating with an ample view to the ocean and the magnificent sky. A bridal rehearsal cocktail get-together here would be ideal. The breeze and tranquility of this lounge made me plunge back and enjoy my Frangelico on ice, kick back and just relax, thinking about how it must have been back then in those times of Henry Ford and Mr. Henry Flagler himself, had their summer vacations here. Well, I must tell you… I almost felt like a socialite from that time of booming growth lead by a selected few. But reaaly, all dreaming aside, and waking up to my reality, as “The Event Lady” I decided that this hotel was one to return to, and bring hubby along next time, enjoy a much needed get-away or maybe a wedding anniversary in this jewel of the South. For sure, a must-do vacation plan.
Jacksonville Beach is not only for the young, but the young at heart, a real treasure for those of us who know the value of yesterday’s history and the impact it made in our beloved Florida today.
The Casa Marina Hotel is a unique spot for a romantic wedding, a honeymoon or a family vacation experience that anyone young or old can enjoy.

Happy Event Planning,
“The Event Lady”

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