Clubs on the Beach in Miami: A VIP Guide to Miami Beach Nightlife (2026)
The short answer: the best clubs on the beach in Miami are concentrated in Miami Beach proper — across the causeway from downtown — where LIV at the Fontainebleau, STORY, and Mr Jones anchor the scene. None of the three sit directly on the sand, but all three are a short walk from it, inside the stretch of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road that locals mean when they say “the beach.” Here’s what each one is like and how Red Carpet VIP gets you past the line.
A quick note on “the beach”: in Miami nightlife, “on the beach” usually means Miami Beach the city — South Beach, Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road — not a literal sand-floor club. If you’re picturing a dance floor with your toes in the sand, that’s a daytime beach club, not the nightclub scene below.
LIV Nightclub, Fontainebleau Miami Beach
LIV is the headline room on this list, inside the Fontainebleau on Collins Avenue. The music mixes hip hop, top 40, and EDM depending on the night’s DJ, and the room’s resident DJ roster has included Tiësto, Cedric Gervais, MEDNAS, Contra, and Mike Deuce. Doors run 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., Thursday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday the busiest nights, and cover generally runs $60–$100 depending on the night. Tables start at a $1,500 minimum plus tax and tip, rising with group size and the night’s act; dance-floor tables run at least $3,000 plus tax and tip. Dress code is upscale club attire — a collared shirt, jeans, and dress shoes for guys; skip anything that reads as sportswear or beachwear.
Figures above are as published on Red Carpet VIP’s own LIV Nightclub Miami Beach listing, accessed October 2, 2026 — nightclub pricing and lineups change night to night, so confirm current details when you book.
Red Carpet VIP arranges hosted entry and table reservations at LIV — see the LIV Nightclub Miami Beach page for the full dress code and FAQ.
STORY Nightclub
STORY sits in the center of Miami Beach, at the corner of Collins Court and 2nd Street. It comes from David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality — the same group behind LIV — and the room is built for scale, at roughly 27,000 square feet with its own in-house production and lighting design team, so the look changes from night to night. STORY runs Thursday through Saturday, playing a mix of EDM and hip hop, with an average wait time around 30 minutes on a normal night.
As published on Red Carpet VIP’s STORY Nightclub Miami Beach listing, accessed October 2, 2026.
See the STORY Nightclub Miami Beach page for the current dress code and booking details.
Mr Jones
Mr Jones is the most distinct room of the three: an old-Hollywood, 1930s-and-40s theme inside a space that previously housed Set, at 320 Lincoln Rd on the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall in South Beach. It’s open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., with Tuesdays and Saturdays the busiest nights, and average line times of 10 to 40 minutes — typically shorter than LIV or STORY on a comparable night. Music leans house and hip hop.
As published on Red Carpet VIP’s Mr Jones Miami Beach listing, accessed October 2, 2026.
Details and dress code: Mr Jones Miami Beach page.
Dress code and booking tips for Miami Beach clubs
- All three enforce a no-sportswear policy: no tank tops, sleeveless tees, shorts, flip-flops, or hats. A collared shirt and closed-toe shoes are the safe default for men.
- Every venue on this list is 21-and-over.
- Book your table before you land. Miami Beach clubs fill weekend tables days in advance, and walking up without a reservation means the standard line and cover charge, not hosted entry.
- If your trip covers Las Vegas too, the booking process is the same there: an RCVIP host scopes the night, sends an itinerary and contract, and walks your group in once it’s paid.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best clubs on the beach in Miami?
LIV at the Fontainebleau, STORY, and Mr Jones are the three Miami Beach nightclubs Red Carpet VIP books tables and hosted entry for. All three sit in Miami Beach proper, within a few blocks of Collins Avenue or Lincoln Road.
Are Miami Beach clubs actually on the sand?
No. These are indoor nightclubs in the Miami Beach neighborhood, not beachfront venues. “On the beach” in Miami nightlife refers to the Miami Beach area, not a literal beachside dance floor.
How much is a table at a Miami Beach nightclub?
It varies by venue and night. LIV’s tables start around a $1,500 minimum plus tax and tip per the venue’s own posted pricing; STORY and Mr Jones don’t publish a minimum, so confirm at booking. Prices move with the night’s DJ and group size — treat any number here as a starting point, not a quote.
Do I need a reservation?
It’s strongly recommended. Weekend tables at LIV and STORY book out days ahead, and walking in without one means the public line and cover.
Plan your Miami Beach night
Whether it’s LIV, STORY, or Mr Jones, Red Carpet VIP’s team can set up hosted entry and a table for your group — reach out here to start the process. For more on what else is happening in town that week, see our Miami events guide, or browse where to eat in Miami before you go out.
