How to Join LA’s Most Exclusive, Members-Only Clubs
We have the 411 on the lengthy application processes and exorbitant membership fees.
Steeped in Hollywood glamor and mystique, LA has long attracted stars and socialites seeking exclusive opportunities to dine, party, and relax behind the velvet rope. When Soho House West Hollywood first landed in LA more than a decade ago, Angelenos were clamoring to get in the door at the sparkling social club perched above Sunset Boulevard.
From lengthy application processes to exorbitant membership fees, getting into these social clubs can be more difficult than gaining admission to LA’s most elite private schools. But joining them comes with benefits beyond basic socialization—pristine gyms, private offices, and rooftop pools to name a few. Use this guide to gain entry and navigate your way around LA’s top-notch members-only clubs.
DTLA & Santa Monica
Jonathan Club has been a hub for creative characters for more than 100 years. With two locations in Santa Monica and DTLA, members can choose between a view of the coast or the LA skyline after breaking a sweat in the state-of-the-art gyms and workout facilities, which include a myriad of classes, courts, and machines. The downtown location is home to a 2,800-square-foot garden that produces more than 30 kinds of fruits and veggies, all of which are used at the diverse Jonathan Club dining concepts. In addition to being able to utilize the exclusive spaces and amenities, the Jonathan Club also hosts hundreds of social events and workshops so that members can mix and mingle with like-minded individuals. Did we mention that the club is so picturesque that it’s a popular wedding venue?
How to get in: To inquire about membership at Jonathan Club, fill out this form. Keep in mind that the initiation fee is around $50,000, and admission typically requires that you be invited or know someone who is already a member.
DTLA
Situated 51 stories above Downtown Los Angeles, City Club is a top-notch society for networking and mingling in the city’s Business District. Whether you’re looking to host a collaborative meeting in one of the private spaces or simply want to enjoy sweeping views from the sleek coworking lounge, City Club is the ultimate place for professionals looking to work remotely while still getting out of the house. In addition to the cool and upscale dining concepts at the lounge and Arbor, members also get exclusive access to experiences like wine tastings, chef-driven dinners, and networking and speaker events.
How to get in: To join, submit your application here and a representative should get back to you quickly. Those 41 and older must pay a $1,500 initiation fee along with a monthly payment of $395. The initiation fee is the same for those 40 and younger, but the monthly payment is only $285.
Cheviot Hills
Located in the upscale, residential neighborhood of Cheviot Hills, Griffin Club LA is a private oasis for tennis players. The eight premium LED-lit courts allow you to work on your forehand day and night, while the professional staff of tennis pros can assist as needed. The sporty club also boasts two recreational lap pools, a 25-meter family pool that kids can use, and an adults-only resort pool. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the upstairs dining room or hideaway bar for cocktails and apps. The sleek shared workspace makes it easy to focus, and with more than 40 classes offered a week, you’ll be able to squeeze in a pre or post-work yoga, cycling, or Zumba session.
How to get in: In addition to being invite-only, membership is approved by Griffin Club’s Board of Directors. If you want to join, simply inquire here. Pricing depends on membership type, with family membership having a $12,000 initiation fee along with a monthly cost of $450.
Hollywood
The Aster Member’s Club gives creatives premium access to what is best described as an adult playground. From the 36-seat movie theater to the professional recording studio, everything you could need is right at your fingertips. The work studios and meeting rooms are perfect for those in need of a more inspiring WFH space, but when it comes to socialization, members also receive exclusive access to a plethora of events that include workshops, film screenings, musical performances, and more. Those hoping to step up their workout game will love the 24-hour gym, weight room, and swimming pool, but foodies will be drawn to rooftop restaurant Lemon Grove for after-work dinner and drinks.
How to get in: Memberships start at $3,600 per year and be acquired by filling out this application online. In addition to uploading a photo, hopeful members also have to write a small bio while highlighting their interests, skills, profession, and hobbies.
Hollywood
Fitness-focused locals will love this trendy spa and membership club. Heimat, which translates to "the feeling of home" in German, transformed from a 1930s industrial building in Hollywood's Media District and spans 75,000-square-feet across five floors. The fitness club looks like a highly curated art gallery with concrete elements, original graffiti and mural designs, and live cacti gardens alongside sleek weight and circuit training machines and state-of-the-art cardio machines. Membership includes access to fitness classes such as cycling, running, boot camp, barre, boxing, dance cardio, kinesis, TRX, mat and hot yoga, and reformer pilates. Head to the fourth-floor rooftop for a garden oasis with a rooftop pool and cabanas, plus Mother Tongue, a global dining destination helmed by Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina, the club’s only amenity that’s open to the public.
How to get in: Membership is $4,200 annually ($350 per month) with all classes included, plus a $300 initiation fee. Fill out the application online, which asks for your social profiles, plus the names of any current members you may know.
West Hollywood
An invite-only, wellness-oriented sanctuary, Artha offers therapies to heal your mind, body, and soul. Members are treated to classes including yoga, meditation, sound baths, and massage experiences, as well as treatments that include infrared sauna, cryotherapy, float therapy, thermal shock treatments, cryo facials, contour light, and more. Both spaces boast infrared saunas, cryotherapy chambers, float rooms, and pristine treatment rooms, and yoga and meditation studios.
How to get in: The invitation-only membership club offers complimentary day passes to prospective members. Fill out your name, email and phone number on their website for more information. Membership starts at $169 with $0 down, but you can also buy a single pass for $29 to give Artha a try. If you join, your membership includes yoga, mat pilates, meditation, sound baths, and cryotherapy, with other treatments offered at a discounted price.
West Hollywood
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, this one-of-a-kind collective calls itself “the world’s first social wellness club.” Remedy Place is the vision of founder Dr. Jonathan Leary, a renowned concierge wellness doctor who focuses on top alternative medicines, ancient practices, and modern technologies in his private practice. Club amenities include practitioner visits, holistic treatments such as breathwork, ice bath classes, hyperbaric chambers, functional medicine, and more. The LA location has limited space for just 200 members, but guests do not need to be members to experience the club’s offerings.
How to get in: Memberships start at $300, with the most basic resident option including two tech remedies, unlimited cryotherapy, two ice baths, guest passes, and more. Resident preferred membership costs $495 a month, while all-access membership is $2,000 per month. Referrals are not required, but they help applicants stand out throughout the membership process. Apply for membership online.
West Hollywood
Soho House Holloway is just a few blocks away from the original Soho House West Hollywood location. With 34 bedrooms, this house represents the ultimate opportunity to play and stay, and you can expect to find two bars and a rooftop packed with a younger set than the original. Mingle in the light-filled atrium, 1960s-inspired sitting room, intimate library, or at one of the classic red leather booths in the restaurant space. The restaurant here is exclusive to club members and their guests and features a Mexicali-inspired menu with everything from shareable dips to burritos and sandwiches. The Holloway House also has an extensive art collection focusing on young artists 40 years old or under who are born, based, or trained in LA.
How to get in: Soho House membership is accepted at the discretion of the club. Two current member referrals are needed, plus an online application, and a recent photo to confirm your identity. Quarterly memberships start at $675.25, but if you’re under 27, you can pay $337.75 quarterly. However, if you want access to every house, membership costs $5,250.00 annually, or $2,650.00 if you’re under 27. Apply online and keep in mind that the membership committee reviews applications every month.
Downtown LA
Located in the historic Bradbury building, NeueHouse in Downtown LA takes up over 25,000 square feet of space. Member amenities include access to The Wyman Bar, which serves up coffee and tea in the morning and handcrafted cocktails at night. The main draw here are the diverse workspaces which include the communal Gallery spaces, broadcast and podcast studios, conference rooms, private offices, screening rooms, private phone booths, wellness rooms, and more. The club also hosts inclusive and diverse cultural events such as intriguing conversations and cultural experiences, mainly housed under the building’s iconic atrium and at The Wyman Bar.
How to get in: Submit an application to apply for the Salon membership, which includes questions like “dream dinner guests (dead or alive?)." Annual dues for Salon memberships are $3,000 plus a $200 joining fee. You can also fill out this form to explore the Gallery membership for flexible workspaces and offices for individuals or teams, starting for $595 per month, with various options depending on your needs.
Beverly Hills
Another mix between co-working space and social club, this Beverly Hills hotspot is a more exclusive version of similar clubs. Catering to creative minds, Spring Place Beverly Hills spans three floors and offers a stunning art collection. On the first floor, you’ll find executive suites, a boardroom, and a conference room, plus a showroom and library. On the second floor are more conference rooms, a lounge, private offices, and co-working spaces. The outdoor terrace allows you to catch a breath of fresh air while taking in the surrounding views in between work calls.
How to get in: Local membership for people under 30 starts at $300 per month, while monthly membership for locals over 30 is $600. There is also a non-refundable initiation fee of $500. You can explore annual and resident membership options and apply here.
West Hollywood
This clubhouse, which is more glam and star-studded than other locations, stretches over two floors. The rooftop garden is the ultimate place for cocktails and bites, featuring panoramic views of the iconic Hollywood Hills. The Club restaurant is exclusive to members and their guests, and you can enjoy everything from tasty pastas to truffle-topped pizzas, along with an extensive array of wines along with their signature house tonics. Other amenities at Soho House West Hollywood include a chic, 50-seat screening room, a relaxing lounge, and private event spaces.
How to get in: Soho House membership is accepted at the discretion of the club. Two current member referrals are needed, plus an online application, and a recent photo to confirm your identity. Quarterly memberships start at $675.25, but if you’re under 27, you can pay $337.75 quarterly. However, if you want access to every house, membership costs $5,250.00 annually, or $2,650.00 if you’re under 27. Apply online and keep in mind that the membership committee reviews applications on a monthly basis.
Malibu
Located next door to the always-packed Nobu Malibu (they share a parking lot), this beach house was intended to be a hangout primarily for locals. Enjoy unmatched views of the Pacific Ocean from two stories of the breezy indoor-outdoor space where quaint, artfully designed nooks act as the perfect hangout. When it comes to food, you can enjoy Agean-inspired bites, plus board games and a calming ocean breeze. Be sure to order a few items from the wood-fired section of the menu along with one of the famous house tonics or signature cocktails.
How to get in: Unlike other Soho House locations, Malibu Beach House is not included in the Soho House membership. However, if you are an existing member, you can apply for “Malibu Plus” for an additional $2,190 a year, or $1,095 if you’re under 27. Apply here.
Downtown LA
Unlike Soho House’s other LA clubs, this one resides in a former warehouse building that houses a hotel, rooftop pool, and an al fresco garden area. Check in on the first floor, adjacent to the split-level gym and garden tavern. In the gym, enjoy everything from a functional turf training area to a steam room and saunas. On floors three, four, and five, you’ll find the 48 bedrooms that feature design-forward, Art Deco-inspired interiors. The industrial property’s sixth floor features the club bar, sitting room, drawing room, and house kitchen. One of the biggest draws here is the seventh-floor rooftop, equipped with an indoor bar, an outdoor roof terrace for cocktails or dinner, and a 50-foot pool and sundeck overlooking Downtown LA and beyond.
How to get in: Soho House membership is accepted at the discretion of the club. Two current member referrals are needed, plus an online application, and a recent photo to confirm your identity. Quarterly memberships at Soho Warehouse start at $670.75, but if you’re under 27, you can pay $335.25 quarterly. However, if you want access to every house, membership costs $5,250.00 annually, or $2,650.00 if you’re under 27. Apply online and keep in mind that the membership committee reviews applications on a monthly basis.
West Hollywood
Jeff Klein (known for his storied Sunset Tower Hotel) opened San Vicente Bungalows in 2019 and famously told The New York Times that “privacy is the new luxury.” Perhaps the most hush-hush of local members-only clubs, SVB is strict on their no photos and no posting policy. Set in a pink and green motif, the clubhouse is located in the heart of West Hollywood and features a lush garden patio, a treehouse-like private dining room, nine guest rooms for members to stay the night, a screening room, a fountain, a restaurant, and more. The design-forward property has a tropical ambiance that is met with high-end furnishings, eye-catching patterns, and vibrant greenery in every corner. It is also known for being a major hotspot for your favorite A-list celebs.
How to get in: As a testament to this club's exclusivity, you must be nominated by a current club member to apply, however, you can inquire by emailing info@sanvicentebungalows.com. Applications are evaluated monthly and annual dues start at $4,200 plus a $1,800 initiation fee.
Hollywood
Co-working space meets cultural hub at NeueHouse Hollywood—think of it as the love child of WeWork and Soho House. The Hollywood location can be found in the original CBS Studios building (the world's first structure built for broadcast). This membership club is geared toward the working set and spans more than 70,000 square feet, including six floors and a basement, with a rooftop deck where al fresco screenings and events take place. The goal here is to bring together creatives to work adjacent to one another, socialize, and experience culture together. Other property highlights include the podcast room, a happy hour program, mail services, artisan roasted coffee, and more.
How to get in: Submit an application to apply for the Salon membership, which includes questions like “dream dinner guests (dead or alive?)." Annual dues for Salon memberships are $3,000 plus a $200 joining fee. You can also fill out this form to explore the Gallery membership for flexible workspaces and offices for individuals or teams, starting at $595 per month, with various options depending on your needs.