How to Get to Palm Tree Beach Club from Mandalay Bay
Palm Tree Beach Club is 8 min walk from Mandalay Bay. Free guest list available.
The new era of poolside entertainment at MGM Grand
Distance
8 min walk
Cover
FREE
with NoCoverVegas
Ride
Rideshare
Hours
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Wed–Sun, seasonal)
Transportation
Getting from Mandalay Bay to Palm Tree Beach Club
Here are your options for getting from Mandalay Bay to Palm Tree Beach Club.
Walk Along the Strip
Palm Tree Beach Club is within walking distance of Mandalay Bay. Use the Las Vegas Strip sidewalk or casino-to-casino walkways. Wear comfortable shoes.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Request a ride from Mandalay Bay’s designated rideshare pickup area. Most Strip-to-venue rides take 5-15 minutes depending on traffic. Use the hotel’s rideshare zone to avoid waiting in the taxi line.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the Mandalay Bay taxi stand. The ride to Palm Tree Beach Club is straightforward. Note that taxis in Vegas cannot be hailed on the street — you must use a hotel taxi line.
Venue Overview
What to Expect at Palm Tree Beach Club
Palm Tree Beach Club opened in May 2025 as the MGM Grand's reimagined successor to Wet Republic — one of the most historically significant pool party spaces in Las Vegas Strip history — and represents one of the most distinctive venue launches in Strip nightlife. The concept was co-developed by Kygo, the Norwegian DJ and producer, whose Palm Tree Crew lifestyle brand provided the creative direction for the venue's design aesthetic and booking philosophy. This artist-forward development model — where a globally recognized DJ co-creates the venue concept rather than simply booking a residency — is unique on the Strip and explains why Palm Tree has a more coherent visual and musical identity than other dayclubs built on the same operator-first model. The tropical-minimalist design uses pink and green pastels, lush plantings throughout the deck, and a Palm Springs-influenced aesthetic that stands in deliberate contrast to the louder visual identity of other Strip mega-dayclubs. At nearly 60,000 square feet, Palm Tree ranks among the three largest pool party venues in Las Vegas and features a saltwater main pool — one of only a few dayclubs on the Strip using saltwater filtration — that leaves the water noticeably cleaner on skin and eyes than the chlorine-heavy alternatives at neighboring venues. The 2026 programming calendar features Tiësto, Fisher, DJ Pauly D, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Louis the Child, with Kygo holding periodic headline appearances that draw melodic house and pop fans who would not typically attend a Las Vegas dayclub, broadening the venue's demographic reach beyond the EDM-core audience. Palm Tree operates Wednesday through Sunday — one additional day compared to most Strip dayclubs — making it the best full-scale option for midweek groups attending conventions at the LVCC, Aria, Mandalay Bay, or T-Mobile Arena. Wednesday sessions run as 'Drift Wednesdays,' a recurring Tao Group programming series featuring rotating local and regional DJs — the only full-scale Strip dayclub event available on Wednesdays in 2026. The MGM Grand campus location places Palm Tree within walking distance of T-Mobile Arena, Park MGM, New York-New York, and ARIA — giving it the most geographically central position of any major dayclub on the Las Vegas Strip. The 2026 EDC Week lineup (May 14–17) anchors the season's opening peak: Above & Beyond headlines Thursday, Zedd headlines Friday, Alesso headlines Saturday, and Chris Lake closes Sunday — four headliner-quality bookings across four consecutive days, the densest single-week programming of any Strip dayclub. Chris Lake holds additional 2026 residency dates at Palm Tree on June 13, July 18, and August 29, while Fisher is confirmed for a July 4th pool party, establishing Palm Tree as the primary Las Vegas home for tech-house and melodic house fans during the 2026 summer season.
Hours
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Wed–Sun, seasonal)
Dress Code
Resort swimwear. No athletic wear or denim.
Cover Charge
FREE with NoCoverVegas
Highlights
Mandalay Bay Nightlife
Nightlife at Mandalay Bay
Vinyl Room is Live Nation's reimagined successor to Foundation Room, which closed in September 2025 after 25 years as Mandalay Bay's signature rooftop club. Scheduled to open August 8, 2026, Vinyl Room repositions the concept as a membership-oriented private club with premium vinyl-deck audio experiences, tiered annual memberships, and programming designed for brand activations, convention entertaining, and curated music events. The panoramic Las Vegas Strip views that made Foundation Room distinctive remain unchanged — the 63rd-floor position delivers unobstructed 270-degree sightlines across the entire boulevard from south Strip to north. Confirm current opening status, membership tiers, and public admission directly with Mandalay Bay; NoCoverVegas does not issue Vinyl Room admission.
Tailgate Beach Club represents the south Strip's most significant evolution in pool party culture since Daylight Beach Club's original opening. Built on Mandalay Bay's expansive beach property, Tailgate introduces a sports-meets-dayclub format: 125 feet of LED screens curated for simultaneous sports broadcasting, year-round heated pools, and DJ programming on weekend afternoons throughout summer. The venue draws a dual audience — sports fans who want to watch games in a pool party environment and dayclub guests seeking an alternative to the center-Strip crowds. For Mandalay Bay hotel guests, Tailgate Beach Club is on-property and accessible without transportation, which creates the most convenient sports-and-dayclub combination available at any Strip resort.
Mandalay Bay's south Strip position creates a nightlife geography that rewards guests who plan around it. Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand is approximately eight minutes on foot along Las Vegas Boulevard — the most important walking connection in the south Strip circuit. The free resort tram links Mandalay Bay to Excalibur and Luxor, extending foot-traffic range and providing transit to within three minutes of Hakkasan without rideshare cost. The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay books touring rock, hip-hop, and country acts in its 1,800-capacity concert hall on applicable dates — the closest major live music venue to the south Strip nightclub corridor and the reason Mandalay Bay's entertainment calendar pulls a different demographic than pure DJ-residency properties. Skyfall Lounge at the Delano Las Vegas tower, connected to Mandalay Bay via interior walkway, provides a 64th-floor cocktail bar alternative while Vinyl Room is pre-opening.
Must-Do
Signature Experiences at Mandalay Bay
Vinyl Room 63rd Floor — Vinyl Room opens August 8, 2026 as Live Nation's reimagined concept at the former Foundation Room address on the 63rd floor of the Mandalay Bay main tower. The venue name reflects the programming philosophy: vinyl-deck audio experiences, premium sound quality prioritized over production scale, and a curation model drawn from the vinyl DJ culture that has driven high-end nightlife since 2020. The 63rd-floor position delivers 270-degree panoramic sightlines across the Las Vegas Strip, Mandalay Bay Beach's 11-acre complex directly below, and the Black Mountains on the eastern horizon — the highest permanently programmed nightlife space at the south end of the Strip, with no comparable vantage point at any other south Strip hotel. Membership tiers, public admission pricing, and event calendar are being established for the August 2026 opening. Confirm details directly with Mandalay Bay, as Vinyl Room's access model differs fundamentally from Foundation Room's open-admission format.
Tailgate Beach Club Sports-Meets-Dayclub Format — The 125-foot LED screen array at Tailgate Beach Club is designed to broadcast multiple simultaneous sporting events at a scale visible from pool loungers and water positions throughout the venue. During NFL Sundays, playoff games, and major boxing cards, Tailgate Beach Club programs around the sports broadcast and draws a different audience composition than a standard DJ-only dayclub. On non-sports weekends, the DJ set takes primary focus and the screens shift to visual content. For groups with mixed preferences — some wanting sports, some wanting the dayclub atmosphere — Tailgate's dual programming format accommodates both in the same space.
Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay — The 12,000-capacity arena now branded Michelob Ultra Arena has hosted some of the most significant boxing cards in Las Vegas history, including championship bouts in every major weight class and UFC Fight Night cards. Beyond boxing, the arena books major touring concerts and the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in November — the only rodeo event of that caliber at a major Strip resort. On arena event nights, the post-show crowd at 11 PM feeds directly into the south Strip nightlife corridor: Hakkasan eight minutes north receives a consistent surge of arena attendees who want to continue the night. House of Blues, in the same Mandalay Bay complex, provides an alternative post-show destination on concert-only nights where the 1,800-capacity hall gives the event a more contained, social atmosphere than the arena's main floor.
Mandalay Bay Beach and Wave Pool — The 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach complex with the wave pool is a year-round resort amenity, separate from Tailgate Beach Club's DJ programming zone. Hotel guests can access the beach and wave pool during resort hours for a resort experience distinct from the dayclub format. During summer season, Tailgate Beach Club operates within the broader beach complex as the DJ programming zone while the wave pool and sand beach are accessible separately. This creates a layered beach experience — casual family-accessible beach time plus an adjacent adult-oriented pool party with DJ talent — that no other Strip hotel can match in footprint.
Expert Tips
Insider Tips for Mandalay Bay Guests
Vinyl Room Access — Foundation Room is closed. Vinyl Room is scheduled to open August 8, 2026 with a membership-oriented model. Confirm the opening date, eligibility, schedule, and access terms directly with Mandalay Bay; NoCoverVegas does not issue Vinyl Room admission.
Tailgate Beach Club Guest List — Tailgate Beach Club operates Friday through Sunday during peak summer season, with NoCoverVegas guest list access available for free admission. The dayclub list generally closes between 1 PM and 2 PM depending on capacity — arrive at the Tailgate Beach Club entrance by noon to noon-thirty for the full DJ afternoon session and to access pool positioning before crowds build. Groups seeking cabana upgrades should book separately from the guest list reservation, as the free admission covers general pool access, not reserved seating.
South Strip Strip Club Limo Service — The NoCoverVegas complimentary limo picks up from Mandalay Bay's main hotel entrance for groups booking visits to Crazy Horse III, Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, Kings of Hustler, or other partnered strip clubs. The free limo service is particularly valuable from Mandalay Bay because the south Strip's location means rideshare surge pricing on the return trip — after 2 AM on a weekend — can reach $60 to $100 for a group traveling back to the Mandalay Bay address. The NoCoverVegas limo eliminates both the outbound and return transportation cost and provides a coordinated pickup experience directly from the hotel entrance.
Check the Mandalay Bay Events Center and resort calendars before selecting dates. Foundation Room is closed, and Vinyl Room's scheduled August 8 opening and membership rules should be verified directly.
The tram between Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, and Luxor is free and runs late (typically until 4 AM on weekends, though hours vary seasonally). Mandalay Bay guests can use the tram to reach Hakkasan — exit at Luxor and walk five minutes north — without paying rideshare costs on either end. The return tram after Hakkasan closes at 4 AM brings guests back to Mandalay Bay from Luxor at no cost. This free transit loop is the most economical south Strip nightlife circuit available.
Tailgate Beach Club's sports-themed programming makes it busier on NFL game days (Sundays in fall) and major fight weekends than a standard summer dayclub. During the NFL season, Tailgate programs specifically around Sunday games and the crowd shifts toward sports fans who happen to be in Las Vegas — which creates a different and arguably more social pool atmosphere than the typical EDM-focused dayclub weekend. Guests who prefer a lower-density dayclub experience can target the early weeks of summer (late May, early June) before peak season demand builds.
Do not rely on historical Foundation Room pricing or table guidance. The venue is closed, and its Vinyl Room successor uses a different membership-oriented access model.
The Mandalay Bay Beach wave pool and sand beach area is accessible to all hotel guests throughout the day separate from the Tailgate Beach Club dayclub ticketing. Hotel guests can enjoy the sand beach and wave pool from morning without paying dayclub admission, then transition to the Tailgate Beach Club section with DJ programming in the afternoon. This two-stage beach day — casual resort morning, dayclub afternoon — is unique to Mandalay Bay and unavailable at any other Strip hotel. Book the NoCoverVegas Tailgate guest list for the afternoon portion and access the wave pool in the morning hours as a standard resort amenity.
Mandalay Bay Nightlife — Frequently Asked Questions
What nightclub is at Mandalay Bay Hotel?
Vinyl Room is the Live Nation-managed successor to Foundation Room, which closed in September 2025. The membership-oriented venue is scheduled to open August 8, 2026 on the 63rd floor. Confirm opening status, eligibility, and public programming directly with Mandalay Bay; NoCoverVegas does not offer a Vinyl Room admission list. Mandalay Bay also hosts Tailgate Beach Club during scheduled pool-season operations.
What happened to Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay?
Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay closed in September 2025. Its successor, Vinyl Room, is scheduled to open August 8, 2026 as a Live Nation-managed membership concept. Confirm opening status and access directly with Mandalay Bay. Current nearby options include scheduled Tailgate Beach Club programming and Skyfall Lounge at W Las Vegas.
Does Mandalay Bay have a pool party?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is Mandalay Bay's on-property dayclub, operating Friday through Sunday during peak summer season (approximately late May through Labor Day). The venue features 125 feet of LED screens, heated pools, and DJ programming, running from noon to approximately 7 PM on pool season days. Guest list access is available through NoCoverVegas. The broader Mandalay Bay Beach complex — which includes the 11-acre beach and wave pool — is separate from Tailgate and accessible to hotel guests throughout the day as a standard resort amenity.
Is Mandalay Bay good for nightlife?
Mandalay Bay is a strong nightlife hotel for groups whose priorities are Tailgate Beach Club's on-property sports dayclub, direct access to Michelob Ultra Arena events, House of Blues concerts in the complex, and eight-minute walking proximity to Hakkasan. Vinyl Room is scheduled to open August 8, 2026 on the 63rd floor — the former Foundation Room address — and will provide an on-property boutique club with panoramic Strip views; confirm current opening status directly with the hotel before planning around it. The south Strip location creates one clear trade-off: mid-Strip mega-clubs (OMNIA, Marquee, Drai's, XS) are 15 to 25 minutes north by rideshare rather than walking distance. Groups prioritizing those specific clubs may prefer a mid-Strip hotel; groups whose priority is convention access, the 11-acre beach, and arena events will find Mandalay Bay the most complete south Strip option available.
What nightclubs are walkable from Mandalay Bay?
Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand is approximately eight minutes on foot north along Las Vegas Boulevard — the closest major nightclub from Mandalay Bay accessible by walking. Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand (dayclub) uses the same route for summer pool parties. Vinyl Room is scheduled to open August 8, 2026 on the 63rd floor of the main tower as the on-property boutique club option — confirm current opening status before planning around it. The free resort tram connecting Mandalay Bay to Excalibur and Luxor provides a transit corridor to within three minutes of Hakkasan without rideshare cost. House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay complex offers live music from touring acts on applicable dates, providing an on-property concert option. All other major Strip nightclubs — Marquee, OMNIA, Drai's, XS — are 15 to 25 minutes north by rideshare.
Mandalay Bay to Palm Tree Beach Club— FAQ
How do I get from Mandalay Bay to Palm Tree Beach Club?
Palm Tree Beach Club is 8 min walk from Mandalay Bay. You can walk along the Strip or take a rideshare. The trip is quick and straightforward.
Is there free entry to Palm Tree Beach Club from Mandalay Bay?
Yes. Sign up for the NoCoverVegas guest list and get free entry to Palm Tree Beach Club. Normal cover is $25–50. Women are free on guest list all night. Men are free before the cutoff time with an even gender ratio.
What should I wear to Palm Tree Beach Club?
Palm Tree Beach Club dress code: Resort swimwear. No athletic wear or denim. Swimwear is required for pool access.
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