The 7 Best Beach Clubs in Miami Right Now

Miami’s beach club scene operates on a spectrum that most first-time visitors do not fully understand until they have already booked the wrong one. At one end: quiet, white-glove oceanfront experiences where the primary amenity is the absence of noise. At the other: full-day party destinations where the DJ starts at noon and the minimum spend on a cabana requires a conversation with a manager. This guide covers the high-end end of that spectrum — the same standard we apply across our 2026 ranking of Miami Beach’s best luxury hotels. Here are the beach clubs worth knowing about if the standard matters as much as the setting.

The Setai Beach Club, South Beach

Consistent with everything else The Setai does, its beach club operates at a different frequency from its South Beach neighbors. The Forbes five-star hotel’s oceanfront experience is polished, restrained, and genuinely exclusive — the kind of beach day where the service is impeccable, the lounge chairs are well-spaced, and the primary amenity is the sense that you are not sharing it with anyone who does not belong there. For couples, quieter luxury travelers, and guests who have already done the louder version of Miami Beach and are ready for something different, the Setai beach club is the clear answer.

Soho Beach House, Mid-Beach

Soho Beach House operates on a members-first model that makes it one of the more socially interesting beach clubs in Miami. The food is genuinely excellent, the pool and beach areas are well-managed, and the atmosphere rewards the kind of creative, media, and fashion-adjacent crowd that tends to populate its membership. Day passes and guest access are available through members, and the quality of the experience — from the towel service to the cocktail program — consistently justifies the effort it takes to get in.

1 Beach Club, 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach

Eco-conscious, design-forward, and genuinely committed to delivering a luxury beach experience without the environmental cost that most luxury beach experiences carry. Natural décor, organic menus, wellness programming, and sustainability credentials sit alongside Forbes five-star amenities and one of the better stretches of beachfront on Collins Avenue — the same commitment that has kept 1 Hotel South Beach at the standard for Miami luxury since it opened. For guests who care about how their day at the beach is built — what the food is made from, how the space is managed, what the hotel’s relationship with the environment looks like — 1 Beach Club is the only option on this list that takes those questions seriously.

Delano Beach Club, South Beach

The Delano has held its position as one of South Beach’s most iconic hotel addresses since it reopened, and the beach club reflects everything that made the original legendary — the effortless cool of the design, the sense that you have arrived somewhere rather than simply checked in. The Delano Beach Club draws a stylish, well-traveled crowd and delivers a beach experience that is as much about atmosphere as it is about amenities — polished enough for a serious afternoon, lively enough for one that extends into evening.

Faena Beach Club, Mid-Beach

Courtesy of Faena

Few hotel beach clubs in Miami operate with the visual ambition of Faena. The property has always treated the beach as an extension of its broader artistic identity, and the beach club follows that logic completely: dramatic red umbrellas, a surrealist sensibility that runs through everything Faena touches, and a level of theatricality that makes even an afternoon in a lounge chair feel like an event. The food and beverage program is strong, the service attentive, and the stretch of Mid-Beach oceanfront is one of the most beautiful along Collins Avenue.

The Bath Club, Mid-Beach

One of Miami Beach’s oldest private membership clubs — founded in 1926 — the Bath Club occupies a historic Mediterranean Revival estate on the ocean and operates with the quiet confidence of an institution that has never needed to advertise. The private beach, pool, formal dining room, and manicured grounds are maintained at a standard that reflects a century of membership expectations. It is not a daybed-and-DJ beach club; it is a proper private club in the European sense, with all the discretion and ceremony that implies. Membership is by application and invitation.

The Surf Club, Mid-Beach

The Four Seasons at The Surf Club is the most historically significant address on this list — the original Surf Club, founded in 1930, counted Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and Winston Churchill among its regulars, and the Four Seasons restoration has honored that legacy with considerable care. The oceanfront experience here is among the most refined in Miami: immaculate service, a private beach managed to the Four Seasons standard, and dining from Thomas Keller’s Surf Club Restaurant next door. For those who want the most complete luxury beach experience in Miami — one that comes with a century of the right kind of history — this is it.

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At a Glance: Best For

Best for Quiet Luxury: The Setai | Best for Social Scene: Soho Beach House | Best for Sustainability: 1 Beach Club | Best for Design: Delano Beach Club and Faena Beach Club | Most Exclusive: The Bath Club | Most Historic: The Surf Club | Most Accessible Entry Point: 1 Beach Club (day pass from $55)

FAQs

What is a beach club in Miami? A beach club is a private or semi-private oceanfront venue — typically attached to a hotel or operating as a standalone membership club — offering curated beach and pool access, food and beverage service, and cabana rentals.

Which Miami beach club is best for quiet luxury? The Setai Beach Club in South Beach is best known for its restrained, low-noise oceanfront experience and well-spaced loungers.

Can non-hotel guests access Miami’s best beach clubs? Most of the beach clubs on this list allow non-hotel-guest access through cabana bookings, day passes, or membership, though The Bath Club is invitation-only and The Surf Club’s daytime cabanas are reserved for hotel guests.

How much does a day pass cost at Miami’s best beach clubs? Day passes at Miami’s top beach clubs generally start around $55 to $95, with cabana upgrades ranging from roughly $120 upward depending on the property and season.

What is the most exclusive beach club in Miami? The Bath Club, founded in 1926 and capped at a limited number of members, is considered Miami’s most exclusive private beach club.

Is Soho Beach House membership only, or can non-members visit? Soho Beach House is primarily members-only, though hotel guests can gain access through the Soho Friends program and members may bring up to three guests.

What is the oldest beach club in Miami Beach? The Bath Club, founded in 1926, and The Surf Club, founded in 1930, are the two most historically significant beach clubs in Miami Beach.

Which Miami beach club has the best design? Delano Beach Club, known for Philippe Starck’s original design language, and Faena Beach Club, known for its surrealist art direction, are both considered design standouts.

Do I need a reservation for a Miami beach club cabana? Yes — cabanas at nearly every beach club on this list, from The Setai to the Four Seasons Surf Club, should be reserved in advance, particularly during peak summer weekends.

What is the difference between a beach club and a private club in Miami? A beach club like 1 Beach Club or Delano Beach Club typically allows day passes and cabana bookings, while a private club like The Bath Club operates strictly by invitation and membership application.

Which Miami beach club is best for sustainability-minded travelers? 1 Beach Club at 1 Hotel South Beach is the clear choice, built around organic menus, natural décor, and sustainability credentials alongside its Forbes five-star amenities.

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