CLUBS • FOUND Guide
With news of Soho House’s long-awaited Miami Pool House opening in Wynwood and a brand new members club in Sunset Harbour, we’re taking stock of Miami’s private club options. Here, part one of FOUND’s rundown.
Harbour Club (South Beach, above)
Membership: Likely fashionable South Beach locals and the Sunset Harbour fitness set at this just-opened newcomer
Amenities: Private cocktail lounge and restaurant, plush digs, dinner parties and special events, Italian restaurant A’riva open to the public
Fees: From $2500 annually, one-time initiation $5000
Soho Beach House (Mid Beach)
Membership: Every other person you’ve met on Miami’s social scene over the last decade — the other half are their guests
Amenities: Beach access, multiple pools, exclusive restaurants, spa with steam room, fitness classes, hotel rooms, screening room, social events
Best Perk: No-hassle access to the best parties during the most high profile events of the year — Art Basel, Winter Music Conference, New Year’s Eve
Fees: $2800 annually, one-time initiation ~$2000
Soho House Miami Pool House (Wynwood)
Membership: Soho Beach House spillover, mainlanders, and the arts crowd
Amenities: Pool, restaurant, health and tonic bar, stylish spaces indoor and out
Fees: From $2625 annually
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach (Belle Isle)
Membership: Hot, fitness-loving locals, with newcomers from New York and California finding their way strewn about
Top Perk: Unbridled access to the hippest pool scene going, plus the indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy playground, including stadium-style Turkish hammam
Amenities: Daily fitness classes, including yoga and Pilates, access to exclusive wellness events and membership dinners
Fees: $400-$575 per month, plus one-time initiation $1200
ZZ’s Club (Design District)
Membership: Young, moneyed, fashion crowd
Amenities: Exclusive Japanese restaurant (public can only dine on patio), cigar terrace, sports bar, lounge with musical programming by Major Food Group
Fees: $3500 annually, plus one-time initiation $10,000
Faena Rose (Mid Beach)
Membership: International jet set crowd
Top Perk: A cultural membership club with exclusive access to private performances, art exhibitions, panel discussions, wellness events, parties and curated travel experiences
Amenities: Access to Faena hotel and its surrounding district’s amenities, including beach, pools, spa, restaurants, bars, and more
Fees: ~$15,000 annually
1 Hotel Beach Club (South Beach)
Membership: Family-friendly scene with lots of kids running around; amenities are shared with hotel guests and condo residents
Amenities: Access to beach with chairs and umbrella, smaller cabana pool, spa, fitness center, and various wellness classes/events
Top Perk: Discount on hotel stays, dining, and spa
Fees: from $7500 annually. –Shayne Benowitz and Julia Grossman