American Beach has been called one of this country's last predominantly African-American coastal communities. During the segregation of the 1940s and '50s, this was the only beach open to blacks in Nassau and Duval counties. Today on warm summer days, the beach can become crowded, but that slice of the island often resembles an oceanfront ghost town. I-95, take A1A east onto the island, into Fernandina Beach. In the heart of the historic district.
Some rooms face the ocean.
Located on the beach, with an 18-hole golf course. There are 45 holes of golf on the property. Occasionally, live entertainment. Open for lunch and dinner. Brett's Waterway Cafe, at the foot of Centre Street overlooking Fernandina Harbour Marina.