50 Blocks of Charm
Just two miles from the island's Atlantic beaches, you will find a 50-block National Historic District that beckons with independent restaurants, eclectic shops, and beautifully preserved Victorian architecture.
Stories beckon from every corner of Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. This enchanting Victorian seaport village was once a stomping ground for pirates, Gilded Age millionaires, bootleggers, shrimpers, and other colorful characters. Take a look - and visit the
Downtown Travel Guide to plan your exploration of all it has to offer.