5 Best Beach Clubs and Pools in Miami

A global beach club brand built around iconic white daybeds, a globally inspired menu and DJ-driven dance floors that mix upscale dining with beachside lounging. Its Sunday brunch program is the standout draw, running through the summer with live DJs from noon, and weekend daybed reservations regularly fill two to three weeks in advance. It's the closest thing Miami's beach scene has to a destination event rather than just a day at the beach.

The dayclub counterpart to Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub, noted as the best new dayclub in Miami on the strength of fresh energy and strong DJ lineups pulled from the same booking network as its nightlife sibling. It benefits directly from the Fontainebleau's scale and resources, giving it production values that smaller independent beach clubs can't easily match. Day passes are sold online to non-hotel-guests as well as resort visitors.

The beach club at the eco-conscious 1 Hotel South Beach, built around sustainability and wellness rather than the loudest DJ set on the beach, natural décor, organic menus and regular wellness-focused events. It's a deliberate contrast to the high-energy day parties elsewhere on this list, aimed at a slower, more restorative beach day. The 1 Hotel's overall design language carries through to the beach club itself, with reclaimed wood and greenery throughout.

Currently rated the number-one day party in Miami, Strawberry Moon at The Goodtime Hotel runs a poolside format with a younger, high-energy crowd and consistent DJ programming through the afternoon. The Goodtime Hotel itself, backed by David Grutman and Pharrell Williams, carries a design identity that leans playful and colourful rather than the minimalist look common elsewhere. It sells day passes directly, making it accessible without a hotel stay.

An elegant beach club on Fisher Island, reachable only by private ferry, which immediately sets it apart from the mainland South Beach clubs on accessibility alone. The Mediterranean-leaning menu and calmer, more polished atmosphere suit an older or quieter crowd than the day-party venues on the main strip. The ferry crossing and island setting make it feel like a genuine escape rather than just another stretch of South Beach sand.