Miami is a land of great opportunity, especially for those dabbling in the world’s oldest profession. Decades before we were crowned the OnlyFans capital of the United States, our swanky hotel bars became established pick-up spots for high-end escorts — and don’t even get us started on Miami’s Upper East Side circa 2001.
The sugar baby lifestyle, in which an older man exchanges physical and monetary gifts for a younger woman's company, exists somewhere in the space between sex work and a traditional nine-to-five, typically landing firmly in the category of "side hustle."
Transactional relationships are not new in Miami, which, given the golden ratio of beautiful women to wealthy men, surprises no one. Add to that the surging cost of living and general local hedonism, and you almost wonder how anyone can afford not to be a sugar baby. There are apps for that, but nothing beats the thrill of meeting your next benefactor out in the wild. Interested in getting in the game? Here are some great places in town to meet your next (or first!) sugar daddy.
Make sure to talk to the high rollers — not their hangers-on.
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The 200 Level at Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens305-943-8000
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If you’re looking for a sporty daddy to spoil you on game day and beyond, then head to Hard Rock Stadium during a Dolphins game and pretend to get lost wandering around the 200 level. Not only will your makeup and hair survive thanks to the pumping AC, but you’ll undoubtedly run into plenty of season ticket suite owners. The tricky part is making sure you spot the host, versus one of the hangers-on. See who they’re all sucking up to, then ask if he needs a head cheerleader for his fantasy league.
Champagne Bar at the Surf Club
9011 Collins Ave., Surfside305-381-3333
fourseasons.comFor sugar babies in their Anna Nicole era, we suggest perching yourself conspicuously at the Four Seasons at the Surf Club’s Champagne Bar. A rare combination of old-Miami glamour meets five-star hospitality makes this spot a favorite among the extremely discerning (translation: rich dudes). The original Surf Club was a members-only beach club that catered to patrons like Winston Churchill, and the modern iteration remains a great place to meet wealthy men just past the prime of life.
Fontainebleau Aviation at Opa-locka Airport
14200 NW 42nd Ave., Opa-locka305-685-4646
fontainebleauaviation.com Seasoned sugar babies should already know the meaning of "FBO," but for those new to the game, it stands for "fixed-based operation," which means an airport terminal for private planes. (Add this to your sugar baby glossary immediately.) FBOs are ground zero for the most sought-after daddies for obvious reasons, and this one carries the Fontainebleau name (which doesn’t necessarily translate to tables at LIV, but it might!). Finding a plausible reason to be here in the first place might be a challenge, but we can only lead a horse to water. The rest is up to you and your powers of persuasion.
The opulent setting at the Faena is practically made for meeting your next sugar daddy.
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The Living Room at Faena Miami Beach
3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach305-534-8800
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It’s sexy, you’re sexy, and the red velvet and cheetah print lounge seating is almost begging for you to have an illicit encounter. Faena Miami Beach, the first United States outpost of the Argentine hotel brand, has been a favorite for the well-heeled since it opened in late 2015. Plenty of non-sugar daddy/babies love coming here for the opulent setting and live jazz music, or for a stop before or after dinner. But let’s be honest: You’re here for the salt and pepper gentleman at the bar with a string of ex-wives and an Amex Black Card.
Paradise Plaza at the Miami Design District
151 NE 41st St., Miamimiamidesigndistrict.com For sugar babies who don’t want to waste any time, head straight to where you hope potential daddies will spend their money on you. Look confused as eligible gentlemen trickle out of ZZ’s, the members-only club in Paradise Plaza. Ask them for directions to Hermès. If they rattle off the coordinates like the addresses to all five of their vacation homes, sink your teeth.
Service Center at the Collection
200 Bird Rd., Coral Gables305-444-5555
thecollection.com What do you get when you combine a luxury car dealership with the most expensive neighborhood in the United States? Certified daddies. The waiting room is spacious, so it’s unlikely that an employee will spot you hustling and usher you to the curb. Help yourself to a complimentary coffee and pretend to read a magazine while keeping a lookout for someone dropping off or picking up a Lamborghini or Ferrari. If it’s a slow day, settle for a McLaren owner.
The Waiting Room for an Expensive Aesthetician
Various locationsDaddies care about their looks too, especially when they’re trying to stay sexy for the sugar babies. (It’s competitive out there for them, too!) Good work doesn’t come cheap — research where the fancy IG girlies are getting Botox these days and book a free consultation. Show up early for maximum daddy spotting opportunities.
