Bezos and Sanchez are still not theirs: why billionaires are not allowed into the closed club
On August 24, 2026, it became known that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez own three properties on Indian Creek Island, with a total value of about $234 million. However, despite this, they do not have automatic membership in the elite Indian Creek Country Club. There are only 41 houses on this island, and strict security and police are in place, making it one of the most closed-off areas in Miami, often referring to Indian Creek as 'the billionaire bunker.'
Owning property on Indian Creek does not guarantee club membership. To become a member, one must interact more with existing members and attend community events. The application process can be lengthy. For example, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who also reside on the island, struggled for a long time to obtain membership. In contrast, Tom Brady went through this process more quickly as he began it before moving there.
Famous Residents of Indian Creek
Among the current and former residents of the island are such well-known individuals as:
- Carl Icahn
- Eddie Lampert
- Adriana Lima
- Jeff Soffer
According to information published by Page Six on August 18, 2026, obtaining membership in the Indian Creek Country Club remains a challenging task even for the wealthiest individuals.
This situation underscores that even for billionaires with significant financial resources, social and cultural barriers can still be substantial when entering closed clubs.
Page Six
The Indian Creek Country Club, with its limited membership and social integration requirements, demonstrates how elite communities can regulate their ranks, ensuring that members share common values and connections. This may also indicate that successful integration into such circles requires not only financial standing but also social skills and networking connections.