These days, a beach club is much more than a lounge chair and drink; beach clubs have become design-forward retreats where the experience is over-the-top and luxurious. Whether looking for a private cabana with butler service, a sunset-lit set up with a drink or an adults-only beachside pool club, these destinations’ beach clubs have it all.

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Descanso Beach Club

Catalina Island offers a unique blend of beachside relaxation, small-town vibes and fun experiences such as Descanso Beach Club. As Catalina’s only beachside restaurant and bar, Descanso Beach Club is the place to be. The club offers food and drinks on one of Catalina’s last publicly accessible private beaches. It’s also one of the few places on the island where you can have a drink with your toes in the sand or while lounging in a private cabana. Expect high-quality experiences including a choice of four different cabana tiers, complimentary butler service, DJ sets every Saturday and more.

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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita can enjoy a unique beach day at Cuevas Club de Playa, styled by Business & Pleasure. Located between the rock formations and iconic “Rock,” Cuevas Beach features a sunset-inspired palette of soft Riviera pinks, golden yellows and airy stripes, filled with white Contini sun loungers and shaded, drapery-framed cabanas. The vibes bring a sense of nostalgia along with its beach carts, bocce sets and vintage-style backgammon boards. Guests renting a cabana can expect perks like chilled water, frozen fruit skewers and a bottle of rosé. The club also features a menu of coastal dishes and a cocktail list featuring a gin-based Serious Business Spritz and mezcal-centered Smokey Sundown.

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SLS Playa Mujeres

SLS Playa Mujeres, SLS’s first-ever all-inclusive, lies on a pristine coastline and brings the brand’s signature bold design and indulgent spirit to the beach. The resort sits on a stretch of private, white-sand beach lined with lounge chairs and butler service, but it’s the resort’s adults-only Twiggy you need to look for. Twiggy by La Cantine Pool Club delivers a chic, laid-back afternoon for travelers to relax and unwind. The stylish club features an airy terrace where leisurely lunches, poolside cabanas and more are combined for a one-of-a-kind experience. The pool area has multiple Jacuzzis, a swim-up bar, DJ sets and private cabanas with V.I.P. packages.