Beach Club

What Beach Club does

Beach Club is a private, member-owned oceanfront club incorporated in New Hampshire in 1925 as Beach Club Inc., operating at 2450 Ocean Boulevard in Rye Beach at the south end of Jenness Beach. The club serves approximately 650 members organized into 279 membership units (93 single, 89 spousal, 97 family), with membership eligibility restricted to residents of Rye Beach and North Hampton, NH. Facilities include a 100-foot by 50-foot, 365,000-gallon concrete swimming pool fed by filtered ocean water, a historic clubhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 24, 2013, beach access, an on-site snack bar, and member-programmed aquatic and social events including swim team, water aerobics, and seasonal gatherings.

The business model is primarily subscription-based annual membership dues, supplemented by locker rentals, snack bar F&B sales (menu items $3–$11), club house rentals for private events, a $300 per-season Significant Other Guest Privilege fee, and occasional stock-share sales for capital improvements. Distribution is exclusively direct via member sponsorship and a waiting list, with no marketing to the general public and no geographic expansion permitted under the membership rules formalized in 1954. The technology stack is a member-only web portal supporting online bill payment, deck and lobster bake reservations, and live streaming cameras for beach and parking conditions.

Governance is member-stockholder based: directors are elected by stockholders, and directors elect officers and the Executive Committee. Day-to-day operations are led by General Manager Jeff Ristau with a staff of approximately 30, including an Assistant Manager, Aquatics Director, Office Manager, Kitchen Manager, head lifeguards, swim and diving coaches, kitchen, deck, and lifeguard personnel. Recent capital activity has been limited to maintenance-oriented facility upgrades, including a 2020 bathroom renovation and a 2021 roof replacement, rather than growth-oriented expansion.

Name

Beach Club

Legal name

Beach Club Inc.

Website

https://beachclub-rye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Beach Club is a private, member-owned oceanfront club founded in 1925 in Rye Beach, NH, serving approximately 650 members across 279 membership units restricted to Rye and North Hampton residents. It operates a historic pool, beach access, snack bar, and seasonal aquatic programs funded primarily by annual dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Recreational Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Private membership club
• Oceanfront beach club
• Swim team programs
• Private beach access
• Club member amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Rye Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues constitute the primary revenue stream. Members pay annual fees based on membership type (single, spousal, family)
2. Food and Beverage (Snack Bar): Snack bar operations generate revenue from food sales including sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and kids' meals. Menu prices range from $3-$11
3. Locker Rentals: Revenue from rental of locker rooms to members
4. Club House Rentals: Rental of the club house for private events and functions
5. Significant Other Guest Privilege: Non-refundable $300 fee for significant other/non-married partner guest privilege per season
6. Stock Sales for Capital: Members purchase stock shares ($100 per share as of 1957) to fund major capital improvements and reserves

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Beach Club operates a private, member-owned oceanfront club in Rye Beach, NH, founded in 1925. It sells annual memberships (single, spousal, family tiers) that grant access to a private beach on the New Hampshire seacoast, a 100-foot by 50-foot historic swimming pool, clubhouse facilities, snack bar food service, swim team and aquatic instruction programs, and a calendar of member social events. Membership is restricted primarily to Rye Beach and North Hampton residents and is acquired through existing-member sponsorship and a formal waiting list.

Product overview

Beach Club is a private, oceanfront membership club in Rye Beach, NH, founded in 1925. The organization offers a single unified membership service providing access to beach facilities, a historic swimming pool (100' x 50'), clubhouse, and dining services. Members can also reserve deck seating and participate in swim team programs, social events, and recreational activities. The club operates a snack bar for food service and provides online reservation capabilities for dining and lobster bakes. Live facility cameras allow members to monitor beach and parking conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach Club Membership Private oceanfront club membership granting access to beach facilities, swimming pool, clubhouse, snack bar, and member-exclusive events. Founded in 1925 in Rye Beach, NH. Membership types include Single, Spousal, and Family units, with admission requiring existing-member sponsorship and geographic eligibility primarily within Rye Beach and North Hampton.
• Swimming Pool Facilities 100-foot by 50-foot concrete pool with depth of 10'6" at deep end and 3' at shallow end, capacity of 365,000 gallons. Filled with filtered and chlorinated ocean water, with historic General Electric underwater lighting. Available to members during the operating season.
• Snack Bar On-site food service for members offering grilled sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast items, and kids' meals priced $3-$11. Lunch served 11:00-3:30 during the operating season.
• Deck and Lobster Bake Reservations Online reservation system for Sea Deck, North Deck dining areas, and lobster bake member-exclusive dining experiences.
• Swim Team Programs Summer swim team operating within the SAL League, including junior team, senior team, water aerobics, swim lessons, and badge programs. Managed by Aquatics Director Nicole Ciancarelli with Swim Team Coach Tara Mack and Diving Head Coach Steve Altieri.
• Club Events Calendar of member events including music nights, family nights, water carnival, sand sculpture contests, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings. Includes the annual 3rd of July Independence Day Celebration at $30/person ages 6+ and $15/person ages 5 and under.
• Live Facility Cameras Streaming video cameras providing real-time views of beach and parking lot conditions accessible to members from the Current Conditions page on the website.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St. Theresa Catholic Church (Diocese)minorOthers · 14 July 2020Beach Club has a parking lot lease agreement with the Catholic Diocese permitting the Club to park up to 20 cars in the St. Theresa lot during the 2020 season. This partnership addresses parking constraints during busy periods.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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