For anyone accustomed to or wanting to live in Miami or Miami Beach, an oceanfront residence is usually at the top of their list. For many, this type of luxury is complete only when it offers five-star amenities in an outstanding location with utmost privacy and exclusive services. 

And while there are plenty of Miami Beach condos that give access to breathtaking water views, our fine sand beaches, world-class dining, and entertainment, there are only a handful of exclusive residences that make for the most sought-after buildings, including the best designer interiors, expansive floor plans, high-end amenities, and an exclusive lifestyle.

Here’s our list of the ten most exclusive oceanfront condos in Miami Beach that deliver the crème de la crème of beachfront living (based on price per square foot at the time of publishing).

— The Most Exclusive Oceanfront Condos in Miami Beach

Continuum II North

50 S. Point Dr., South Beach
Average List Price: $2,886/square foot

Part of the 12-acre, beachfront Continuum complex, this resort-style condo building finds itself on the exclusive and exquisite beachfront in the South of Fifth neighborhood. Rising 37 stories along 1,000 feet of white sand beach frontage, the north tower houses 203 ultra-luxury condo residences. 

Built in 2008, each tastefully designed residence features 10-foot-high ceilings, branded kitchen appliances, imported marble flooring, and expansive balconies with glass railings. The complex amenities include two oversized lagoon pools, an infinity-edge pool with sundeck, three clay tennis courts, a three-story spa/fitness center, an outdoor restaurant, a full-service beach club, and more.

321 Ocean Drive

321 Ocean Dr., South Beach
Average List Price: $2,925/square foot

Only 21 ultra-luxury residences, distributed in two low-rise buildings, are part of this South of Fifth beachfront development. The boutique-style project is privy to sleek homes designed by the world-renowned architect Enrique Norten, also known for his boomerang-shaped museum in Mexico and NASA Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Completed in 2015, every stellar residence in this jewel box of a building is equipped with 10-foot-deep oceanfront terraces, modern open kitchens, and elegant European-style baths. Residents get access to a beachfront infinity-edge pool, beach service, an elite Fit 321 fitness center, a resident's lounge, an Ocean Library, plus exquisite landscaping in The Garden at 321.

57 Ocean

5775 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach
Average List Price: $3,058/square foot

The newest tower with Miami Beach oceanfront condos for sale, 57 Ocean was completed in 2021. Inspired by the elite Brazilian lifestyle, the all-glass 57 Ocean is a visual treat with its statement vertical gardens. Designed by the famous Brazilian interior artist Patricia Anastassiadis, its 81 residences feature 12-foot deep terraces with wood-like ceiling accents, luxury Italian kitchens, Poliform baths, and many other plush touches. 

With direct access to 250 feet of pristine ocean frontage, living here you will have instant access to the beach and Miami Beach Walk. Additional standout amenities include two oceanfront infinity-edge pools with lounges and cabanas, a poolside bar and lounge with ocean views, poolside and beachside concession service, a world-class Wellness Pavilion Spa, an oceanfront wellness garden, a snack and juice bar, a club room with chef’s kitchen, and much more.

Faena House

3315 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach
Average List Price: $3,396/square foot

Built in 2016, the Faena House marked the first structure of the famous Faena District, which also houses a resort hotel, the Rem Koolhaas-designed Faena Forum, Faena Bazaar, and more. Developed by Alan Faena in collaboration with Foster+Partners, Faena House was designed to represent a new concept in beachfront luxury with a 17-story building housing 47 exclusive, ultra-modern residences. 

Its wraparound Alero glass balconies are not just fascinating design elements but verandas in the sky that help soak in the vast ocean’s sights and sounds. Each chic residence further comes equipped with white Venetian terrazzo in the living areas, white oak flooring in bedrooms, plus designer fixtures and appliances handpicked by Foster+Partners. 

Standout amenities at this exceptional place of residence include a landscaped pool, an in-house spa, an ocean-view fitness center, a children's playroom, and a private residential beach club, as well some of Miami's finest restaurants and entertainment at your fingertips. 

The Residences at The Miami Beach Edition

2901 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach
Average List Price: $3,445/square foot

Nestled within the iconic Miami Beach Edition Hotel in the Faena District, The Residences at The Miami Beach EDITION redefine beachfront living with 26 ultra-luxury, oceanfront residences envisioned by developer Ian Schrager and completed in 2014. Crafted by British architect John Pawson, known for his minimalist aesthetic, each residence boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing direct ocean views. 

Further high-class details of The Residences’ Miami Beach oceanfront condo include bleached teak wood flooring, a Bulthaup kitchen, and a custom-designed fireplace. Residents will also enjoy amenities such as an exclusive beachfront area with chaise lounges and umbrellas, priority access to hotel restaurants and bars, as well as to the spa and salon, among other privileges. 

Continuum I South

100 S. Point Dr., South Beach
Average List Price: $3,689/square foot

Poised in the coveted South of Fifth neighborhood, Continuum I South stands as the sister tower to Continuum North, and is the epitome of resort-style living on the oceanfront. Standing 42-stories, this skyscraper offers unobstructed views of the glistening Atlantic Ocean, Government Cut and the city skyline, and they are views that will never be changed. 

Built in 2004, and the first of the two-tower condo complex, it houses 318 thoroughly modern residences with 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid core wooden doors, floor-to-ceiling hurricane impact windows, tinted for privacy, and expansive balconies. Complementing these features are a set of amenities which include two heated lagoon-style pools, three clay tennis courts, a four-story health club and spa, an Olympic gym, professionally hosted exercise classes, and 12 acres of manicured grounds. 

Fontainebleau III Sorrento

4391 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach
Average List Price: $3,790/square foot

Following in the footsteps of the famed Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach, this resort-plus-condo residence was styled by the celebrated Susan Firestone Interiors. With 18 stories and 286 designer-furnished suites, the complex offers 18 acres of unmatched recreation and entertainment space along with 1,200 feet of white sand in the coveted Millionaires Row in Mid-Beach. 

Living in a Miami Beach oceanfront condo by Fontainebleau III Sorrento, you’ll have access to in-suite spa and beauty services, one-on-one fitness sessions, lighted tennis courts, watersport facilities, poolside and beachfront bars, a snack bar, cabanas, multiple swimming pools, and more. Each of the residences comes equipped with designer carpeting and tile, Jerusalem stone floors, plush furniture, granite countertops, a fully equipped kitchen with dinnerware and silverware, marble baths, and various other state-of-the-art amenities.  

1 Hotel & Homes

102 24th St., South Beach
Average List Price: $3,817/square foot

Enveloping the beauty of the beach in its contemporary interiors is the coveted and eco-friendly 1 Hotel and Homes condo-hotel. Rising 16 stories along 600 feet of ocean frontage, all 161 modern condo suites are designed to allow you to feel the luxury and convenience of hotel living as part of your daily life in a LEED-certified building completed in 2014 as part of a masterful renovation of a historic hotel.

Each unit comes equipped with gourmet kitchens, designer baths, and LEED-certified materials. Top-tier amenities at this condo-hotel include four swimming pools, a 40,000 sq. ft. spa, a farm-to-table signature restaurant, personal shopping services, access to an oceanfront boardwalk, and much more.

W South Beach

2201 Collins Ave., South Beach
Average List Price: $4,017/square foot

Another name synonymous with oceanside luxury, the sophisticated W South Beach rises 20 stories high along 300 feet of pristine beachfront. Housing 408 Yabu Pushelberg-designed condo-hotel suites, here you’ll have beautiful nine-foot-high ceilings, wood or marble flooring, expansive glass balconies, and signature W hotel services. 

Its list of outstanding amenities includes in-home services by the world-class Bliss spa, a Sweat fitness center, two resort-style pools, three world-renowned, on-site restaurants, a rooftop tennis and basketball court, a secret garden with a fairytale backdrop, and much more.

— And the Best Oceanfront Condo in Miami Beach in 2023 is…

Apogee

800 S. Pointe Drive, South Beach
Average List Price: $4,083/square foot

With only four residences per floor, this oceanfront South of Fifth high-rise houses 67 modern condos in its 22 stories. Each soundproof unit features 10-foot-high ceilings, a flow-through design to capture both city and ocean views, massive 11-foot-deep terraces, plus French limestone and granite flooring, all set overlooking South Pointe Park with forever, unobstructed views of the ocean as well.

As a resident, you’ll get to enjoy a host of resort-style amenities including common areas designed by the acclaimed duo of Yabu Pushelberg, a huge infinity-edge pool in a garden setting, an open-air party pavilion, state-of-the-art fitness center, and spa, artwork by Jose Bedia and air-conditioned two-car garage per unit. 

— New Miami Beach Luxury Condo Projects

A lot is happening in the area with exciting new oceanfront condos in Miami Beach coming in the next few years. Watch out for this list of pre-construction and new construction condo developments because one of them could soon knock out one of the top ten list:

The Shoreclub Private Collection

South Beach

The Shoreclub Private Collection in South Beach will stand as an 18-story residential tower above the historic Shore Club Hotel. Developed by Witkoff and Monroe Capital, with design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), it boasts 49 unique luxury residences with nautical-inspired interiors in collaboration with Kobi Karp. 

Sweeping ocean views, open-concept kitchens, and spa-like bathrooms are the main features offered at each of the residences and the amenities include a private pool, a fitness center, a library, and access to Auberge Resorts Collection’s services. With a prime location near South Beach's cultural and culinary hotspots, this pre-construction gem epitomizes refined coastal living.

Rosewood Residences 

South Beach

Nestled within a three-acre area in South Beach’s vibrant Art Deco District, this upcoming 17-story tower will be adjacent to the iconic Raleigh Hotel, which is undergoing a complete renovation. Developed with meticulous attention by SHVO and designed by Peter Marino, the 44 exclusive residences offer unobstructed ocean views, expansive terraces, and large windows welcoming natural light. Some of the amenities residents will be privy to include a private member's club, resort-style pools, 220 feet of direct ocean frontage, and bespoke services by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. 

Twenty Nine Indian Creek

Mid-Beach 

Unveiling a new landmark in the ever-evolving Faena District, this project stands as a testament to Art Deco revival and modern sophistication. Comprising fully restored, one-of-a-kind townhomes with 18’ double-height ceilings and private terraces, it pays homage to its historic roots. 

The boutique tower, seamlessly integrated with the townhomes, features architecture by Urban Robot with curved balconies reminiscent of nautical and Art Deco motifs. With welcoming interiors, this exclusive collection of 11 residences offers a penthouse, two townhomes, and eight units of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom layouts, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, Miele appliances, a freestanding bathtub in the primary bathroom, and marble accents throughout.

The Perigon

Mid-Beach

Poised to redefine oceanfront luxury living in Miami Beach, this 18-story masterpiece by Mast Capital and Starwood Capital Group stands tall along 200 feet of exclusive beachfront. Designed by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA, the LEED Gold-certified tower features a terraced design for optimal ocean views. 

Interiors by Tara Bernerd offer open floor plans, with expansive living, dining, and entertaining areas, custom Italian kitchens, and spa-like bathrooms. Among the standout amenities are a signature residents-only oceanfront restaurant, a beachside swimming pool and outdoor spa, a stylish cocktail bar and speakeasy, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and much more.

 

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