Cannes beach clubs are known for having a luxurious atmosphere that draws in all sorts of people, including world-famous celebrities. You don't have to be a silver-screen star to enjoy the VIP treatment, however, as these beach clubs are open to all who want to relax on the French Riviera.

Despite their high-end tendencies, these beach clubs manage to offer a wide variety of features whether you're looking to kick back with a drink or enjoy a delicious full meal. Take a look at some of the best beach clubs in Cannes.

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    Long Beach

    Visit a beach club with a diverse menu

    Long Beach
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    Long Beach serves up an array of delicious items on the menu, ensuring that all tastes will be able to find something to enjoy on the beach. The menu features grilled fish, pizza, chicken, salads, cheeseburgers and much more.

    Each daily menu features 3 courses, so feel free to indulge if you like. Of course, the cocktail and drink list is quite robust too, with the restaurant very much embracing its identity as a beach club. Check it out for yourself just east of the city centre, about halfway to Pointe Croisette.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 12.30 am

    Phone: +33 4 93 38 17 47

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    La Mandala

    A private beach by the bay

    La Mandala
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    La Mandala is located on a private beach by Riviera Bay where guests can relax on lounge chairs and take in the panoramic views while enjoying satisfying food and drink. The entire experience here can be had from the comfort of a lounge chair if you like, with the staff bringing you anything you need.

    Since this club is located on a private beach, it's easy to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated clubs and parts of the city. Just keep in mind that it's only open late in July and August. See it for yourself east of the city centre by the Miramar bus stop.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 12.30 am

    Phone: +33 4 93 94 24 22

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    O’Key Beach

    Enjoy a small yet fun beach club

    O’Key Beach
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    O’Key Beach is fairly modest compared to several other beach clubs in the area, but you'll still find plenty of fun in the sun and food and drink. Being located near central Cannes, it's pretty easy to walk to if you're in the city centre, making it one of the more accessible beach clubs in town.

    The club has a notably familial atmosphere, and it's profoundly comfortable and relaxing despite its small size. The menu items are typically seafood-oriented, with both French and Italian fare available. It's located just southwest of the city centre.

    Location: 1 Bd Jean Hibert, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 39 85 00

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  • 4

    Annex Beach

    Try delicious seafood

    Annex Beach
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    Annex Beach is a relaxing, high-end beach club that offers fish prepared in several culinary styles along with a great drink selection and beachfront bliss. When ordering fish here, you can choose a dish prepared in the Sicilian, French, Thai or Moroccan style, so be sure to try something new.

    Among the club's seafood offerings, sushi and chilled oysters are quite popular. Travellers looking for seafood at their beach club won't want to go without a visit here. It's located to the southeast of Centre Ville.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 2.30 am

    Phone: +33 4 93 39 73 79

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    Plage Goéland

    Relax at a casual beach club

    Plage Goéland
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    Plage Goéland is a family-owned beach club where visitors can enjoy a laid-back environment along with an assortment of food items and a lounge chair. The lounge chairs are relatively affordable compared to a lot of other beach clubs in the area, and you may book yours for a half-day or a full day.

    The menu here is quite varied, with pasta, fish and salads all available to satisfy a wide variety of tastes. Just keep in mind that late-night food and drink are only available in July and August. It's located just south of the city centre near Croisette Beach.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 38 22 05

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    Miramar Plage

    Take it easy on a sunbed

    Miramar Plage
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Nightlife

    Miramar Plage features beach sunbeds where travellers can rest in first-class comfort with a drink in hand after a long day of adventure. The staff is professional and courteous, doing everything they can to ensure you're as relaxed as possible.

    The drink menu is quite varied, but the club's location is one of the standout features here. From the beach, you're free to gaze out towards the Lerins Islands and the Esterel Mountains. You'll find it east of the city centre and west of Pointe Croisette.

    Location: 64 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 94 24 74

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    Ondine Plage

    Dance the night away or relax

    Ondine Plage
    • Nightlife

    Ondine Plage is a beach club that lets you dance to the music of a live DJ or sit back and relax on a beachfront lounger. The vast array of cocktails, of course, is available no matter what kind of experience you're going for.

    The DJs who play here are often local acts, but famous international DJs are frequent enough too, so you just might see one of your favourite artists during your visit. Experience it all for yourself on the east side of Croisette Beach, just a short distance from the city centre.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 2 am

    Phone: +33 4 93 94 23 15

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    La Môme Plage

    A refined club on a private beach

    La Môme Plage
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    La Môme Plage is on a private beach, serving up fresh food and desserts to satisfy solo travellers, couples, families and friends. International cuisine is the speciality here, so guests may order traditional French fare alongside sushi and sashimi. Pasta and fish are popular favourites and are cooked to perfection.

    At this beach club, the desserts are some of the most iconic items on the menu and include sundaes, cakes, waffles, sorbets and much more. Give it a try at Croisette Beach, just south of the city centre.

    Location: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from noon to 5 pm and from 8 pm to 11 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 38 22 00

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  • 9

    Cbeach

    Taste freshness at a Mediterranean beach club

    Cbeach
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    Cbeach is best known for its delicious food and prestigious location, boasting delectable Mediterranean cuisine and a bohemian atmosphere. All the food on offer here is crafted using fresh and seasonal ingredients, so the specific items available will vary depending on when you visit.

    While cocktails are popular here like in any other beach club, this one also has a selection of great local wines. They pair great with local shellfish, so be sure to try them together. It's all located just southeast of the city centre.

    Location: 45 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 38 14 59

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    Maema

    A more exotic beach club

    Maema
    • Food
    • Nightlife
    • Unusual

    Maema has a few quirks you won't find at other beach clubs, including exotic touches in its decor and its food. The club sports long tables designed for family-style eating, making it a great destination if you're travelling with a group.

    On the menu here, the general Mediterranean cuisine you might expect is only the beginning. Travellers may also enjoy Greek-style octopus in addition to an Asian salad with bamboo sprouts, peanuts and mint. Try it all out on a wooden deck on Midi Beach, west of the city centre.

    Location: 26 boulevard Jean Hibert Azur Plage, 06400 Cannes, France

    Open: Daily from 9 am to midnight

    Phone: +33 4 93 38 50 36

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