The Fisher Island Club is Exclusive Luxury Private Club located off the tip of South Beach, Miami, U.S., this Club is a private luxury community made up of 216 acres and approximately 800 residences representing over 40 countries. Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, Fisher Island Club is consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest (zip code 33109) in the U.S.
The private membership-only club boasts a Beach Club with one of the country’s only truly private beaches; a 15-room all suite luxury hotel; a 9-hole, award-winning P.B. Dye championship golf course; 17 tennis courts featuring all four “Grand Slam” surfaces plus 4 pickleball courts, two deep-water marinas; a variety of casual and formal dining venues; a full-service spa, salon and fitness center; the Vanderbilt Theater; an aviary with over a dozen exotic birds; and an observatory for stargazing.
To live there, members pay a one-time fee of $250,000 and annual dues of $20,651 to the Fisher Island Club — and that’s on top of buying a multimillion-dollar condo. Only accessible by yacht or private ferry, the island has an observatory, a 24,000-square foot spa, a lush golf course, a private beach with butler service and an aviary featuring over a dozen exotic birds, among other amenities. Golf carts are the main mode of transportation on Fisher.
Exclusive Membership Options
Fisher Island is South Florida’s most exclusive lifestyle club.
As a member of the Fisher Island Club, your privileges include access to a premier Miami golf course, racquet club, casual & fine dining restaurants, spa, salon & wellness center, marinas, private beach club, the Vanderbilt Mansion pool and the club’s exclusive member events. Whether you seek relaxation or excitement, club membership opens the door to a wealth of world-class amenities & services to satisfy your every want and need. For additional information, call our Membership Department at 305-535-6076 or click below:
Annual Membership is available to non-property owners and is renewable on an annual basis. Membership includes privileges for husband, wife and dependent children under the age of 24.
Equity Membership is available to Fisher Island property owners and a limited number of non-property owners. Membership includes privileges for husband, wife, and dependent children under the age of 24. Each Equity Membership represents an equity ownership in the Club.
EQUITY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Preferred member dues
- Snooker Club privileges
- Special Equity Member functions
- 25% discount on resort accommodations
- 25% discount at all food and beverage venues
- Preferred golf fees, preferred marina rates
- Priority reservations for golf, tennis, spa, and beach cabanas
- Unlimited complimentary tennis privileges
- Each Equity Membership represents an equity ownership in the Club
Equity Members may opt to include golf privileges for the additional annual fee. Greens fees and cart fees for golf apply.
OPTIONAL ANNUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP
Golf Privileges Include:
- No greens fees for unlimited play
- Unlimited range use
- Priority tee-time reservations
- Preferred guest of golf member green fees
- Complimentary golf clinics. Cart fees for golf apply
PRIVILEGES INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
- Private Beach and Beach Club
- Snooker Club
- Vanderbilt Pool
- Garwood Lounge
- City View
- Beach Club
- Sunset Bar
- Porto Cervo
- La Trattoria
- Greenside
- Island Market
- Aviary with exotic birds
- The Links P. B. Dye-designed, 9-hole golf course
- Tennis Center: 17 courts, incl. 2 grass, 3 hard (Deco Cushion), 5 European-style red clay, and 7 Har-Tru clay, plus 4 pickleball courts
- Spa Internazionale, Fitness Center & Salone di Bellezza
- Two Deep-water Marinas
- Observatory
- Member Events
- Family Activities
PRIVILEGES INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
- Private Beach and Beach Club
- Vanderbilt Pool
- Garwood Lounge
- City View
- Sunset Bar
- Porto Cervo
- La Trattoria
- Greenside
- Island Market
- Aviary with exotic birds
- The Links P. B. Dye-designed, 9-hole golf course
- Tennis Center: 17 courts, incl. 2 grass, 3 hard (Deco Cushion), 5 European-style red clay, and 7 Har-Tru clay, plus 4 pickleball courts
- Spa Internazionale, Fitness Center & Salone di Bellezza
- Two Deep-water Marinas
- Observatory
- Member Events
- Family Activities
GOLF PRIVILEGES
Annual Members may opt to include golf privileges for the additional annual fee. These privileges may be added for an individual on the membership or for the entire family. Please refer to the fee schedule for golf pricing.
Golf Privileges include:
- No greens fees for unlimited play
- Unlimited range use
- Priority tee-time reservations
- Preferred guest of golf member greens fees
- Complimentary golf clinics. Cart fees for golf apply
HISTORY
In 1905, Miami received government permission to cut through the barrier island known today as Miami Beach. The cut was created to provide direct access from the Atlantic Ocean to the Miami seaport, thus creating what would become Fisher Island. The land deed contained a clause stating the property could not be sold and could only be used for city purposes. Sand dredged from government cut was repurposed as landfill to expand the original 21-acre barrier island.
Today’s Fisher Island is equally exclusive & private. At the heart of this exquisite tropical retreat is the incomparable Fisher Island Club. This Miami Beach resort alternative and luxury country club offers members and guests the finest residential and recreational amenities to be found anywhere in the world.
The original Vanderbilt Mansion now serves as the landmark centerpiece of the 15 luxury accommodations. The original property is composed of the mansion, pumphouse / Beach Club tower, Rosamund’s Studio, Rosemary’s Cottage, North & South Cottages, Guesthouse Suites, Vanderbilt Theater, and the airplane hangar (now Spa Internazionale).
In the summer of 2013, the Rebirth of Fisher Island was completed and included a thoughtful restoration and renovation of the Vanderbilt mansion, hotel accommodations, golf course, tennis center, spa, beach club and private marinas. The goal of the restoration initiative was to bring the iconic landmark up to the demanding standards of today’s discriminating resident, member and guest.
FISHER ISLAND FACTS
- Fisher Island is 216 acres
- 30% of residents live on the island year-round
- Residents hail from more than 40 different countries
- Approximately 800 residences have been constructed
- More than 80 floor plans are available
- Real estate prices range from $2 million to $40 million
- Residences range from 789 to over 9,500 square feet
- Carl Fisher traded 7 acres of Fisher Island to William K. Vanderbilt II in exchange for a 265-foot yacht named the “Eagle” and a $1 exchange in 1927
- Building of the Vanderbilt Mansion was completed in 1936
- Developer is Fisher Island Holdings, LLC
- The Public Safety Officers currently staff numerous strategic posts 24 hours a day 7 days a week throughout the island
- A fleet of four ferry boats, which transport cars and passengers, services the island 24-hours a day
- Ferry ride is 7 minutes in duration, and ferries leave every 10 – 15 minutes
- The Fisher Island Club Hotel & Resort has 15 hotel suites
- 17 lighted tennis courts (2 grass, 3 Deco Cushion hard, 5 European red clay, and 7 Har-Tru clay) plus 4 pickleball courts
- The Links Golf Course is a P.B. Dye-designed 9-hole, 3100-yard long, par 35 course
- There are over 100 boat slips in our two marinas
- The Vanderbilt Marina can accommodate yachts over 250 feet long
- There are seven restaurants and lounges on the island as well as the Island Market
- Over 400 employees serve the island’s 800 families
- 12 miles and about 20 minutes from the Miami International Airport
- Less than two miles from South Beach and downtown Miami
- Main mode of transportation on the island is by golf cart
- The island has its own UHealth Medical Clinic, fire & rescue station, pre-K – eighth grade school, car wash, dry cleaners, mail facility, playground and dog park
GOLF DESTINATION
Ranked #8 by Golf Digest, our P.B. Dye designed 9-hole golf course is surrounded by gorgeous panoramic views of the Miami Skyline.
The Links at Fisher Island features manicured paspalum supreme grass, laser-leveled tees, and strategically-placed bunkers.
The course is designed to create the most memorable time on the links; each hole is distinctive, and several holes play around sculpted bunkers or over lagoons and lakes. One of the most fascinating holes is the 390-yard, par-4 seventh that plays along Miami’s shipping channel where yachts and cruise ships sail.
Nine holes of pure challenge, ranked in the Top Ten 9 hole courses in the nation by Golf Digest’s Ron Whitten, this scenic seaside course has played host to a number of nationally-televised PGA and Senior Tour shoot-outs. “Golf lovers have 18 holes of design features in 9 holes,” says P.B. Dye, the course’s celebrated architect. Perfection is redefined at The Links’ challenging par 35-championship golf course. The Links golf club features a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse, full-size practice range, short game area, golf instruction by our PGA professionals.
GREENSIDE RESTAURANT
Casual & Fine Dining on Fisher Island, no matter what the occasion, our selection of casual & elegant dining venues will impress your sense of style and delight your taste buds.
Our renowned chefs and expert food and beverage team present a range of delightful culinary experiences that are sure to please the most discerning and sophisticated palates. Fisher Island Club’s formal dining encompasses Jazz Age-era lounges, modern Mediterranean-inspired spaces, the quiet confines of our old-world library, as well as waterside views.
For casual moments, enjoy seaside breezes at the Beach Club, indulge in our daily buffet at The Links’ Greenside restaurant, or take the family to La Trattoria for pizza and other casual Italian favorites. Whatever the mood, we have a taste for everyone.
Airy & elegant white seaside pavilions provide shade and synergy to the stunning Beach Club. Serving breakfast and lunch, this outdoor venue is a Member favorite, with its relaxed atmosphere featuring casual fare with a hint of Riviera chic. With the arrival of sunset over Biscayne Bay, members and guests can be found gathering at the Sunset Bar for pre-dinner cocktails and fresh, artfully plated sushi. Members and guests enjoy themed events at the Beach Club including fun-filled evenings like Spanish Night, Full Moon parties, Seafood Soirées, and holiday brunches.
Dress Code, appropriate casual attire. Shirts, and shoes must be worn in the tiled dining areas. Cover-ups for bathing suits required.
OBSERVATORY
Fisher Island Club features the Victor Arsidi Observatory, completed back in 1990. The Observatory features a custom-made Ash Dome with a range of professional-level telescopes for a complete view of the planets and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulas and double stars, and is one of the only facilities of its kind at a resort in North America.
Accessed via a sturdy, wooden bridge leading to a tiny islet, the Observatory inhabits a white stucco structure capped by an iconic silver dome. Inside, the two main telescopes, a four-inch refractor scope and a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain, are powerful enough to transport viewers into the far reaches of the cosmos – from the rings of Saturn to Jupiter’s multiple moons and all the way out to the Orion Nebula.
Overseen by trained staff, the Observatory experience is intimate enough to leave every visitor with an unforgettable trip through space (Observatory open by appointment only!).
FICA
Fisher Island Community Association (FICA), the Master Homeowners’ Association of Fisher Island, is organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 720, Florida Statutes. Along with Florida Statutes, FICA is governed by its Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and the Master Covenants of Fisher Island. Its primary responsibility is to manage, maintain and improve the common areas of Fisher Island.
FICA fulfills its responsibilities through the departments of Transportation, Horticulture, Public Safety, Accounting, Administration and Human Resources. Along with administering the Master Covenants, FICA ensures that Fisher Island is in compliance with governmental authorities, including, but not limited to, Miami-Dade County’s Department of Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Management (DERM), the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the City of Miami Beach.
In addition to Fisher Island Club, there are twenty-two Condominium Associations and one Home owners Association (Valencia Estates) that make up the fabric of Fisher Island. Club Members, Residents and Guests are subject to FICA’s Rules and Regulations. Those who purchase property on Fisher Island become a FICA Member. Fisher Island Club is a separate entity and Membership does not include the same fees and amenities as a Resident FICA Member.
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By Adi Rothschild – Contributing: Fisher Island. Research to Action © 2020 Time Network (Canada)
