The Surf Club is an icon of the Miami social scene. Upon opening its doors on New Year’s Eve in 1930, it was the place to be—and to be seen—for legends and luminaries alike. It was a glamorous refuge, with both a ballroom and a beach, for those seeking “proper impropriety,” as the club itself describes.
A recent Four Seasons-led redevelopment revived Spanish Colonial glory of its clubhouse. Now, a glistening Richard Meier-designed hotel and residence tower rises from the property, creating a contrast between the Mediterranean-style club