Miami: Nightlife

Bahia Slick, yet laid back, Bahia attracts a young, prosperous, pretty crowd with a house DJ, great drinks, and noshes. Downtown; Four Seasons, 1435 Brickell Ave.; 305-358-3535
dancing | bar

Crobar A onetime theater with an industrial-chic look, hot DJ's, occasional celebrity sightings, live shows, and, of course, lots of pumping House and Hip Hop. South Beach; 1445 Washington Ave.; 305-672-8084; www.crobar.com
smart splurge | dancing | bar

Hoy Como Ayer Enjoy live entertainment– everything from yesterday's boleros (love songs) to today's salsa – while you down cocktails and appetizers. Little Havana; 2212 SW 8th St.; 305-541-2631; www.hoycomoayer.net
bar | live music

Opium Garden Forget velvet-ropes. You’ll have more fun on this open-air dance floor, especially if you plan on doing anything (like dancing or buying drinks, for example). House and hip hop reign. South Beach; 136 Collins Ave.; 305-531-5535; www.theopiumgroup.com
dancing | bar

Salsa Mia Before diving into the South Beach club scene, dress to impress and learn the swift foot-work of salsa dancing. Classes meet at 8:15pm in the Yuca Lounge, a second-floor dance spot two blocks from the beach. The two-hour class gives you plenty of time to practice your moves before a night on the town South Beach; 501 Lincoln Rd.; 305-987-3033; www.salsamia.com
things to do | dancing

Score Dance downstairs or retreat to the quieter upstairs lounge when you need to recharge in this big, boom-boom, two-story venue. It even has a sidewalk-café outside. South Beach; 727 Lincoln Rd.; 305-535-1111; www.scorebar.net
dancing | gay

Skybar at the Shore Club Miami’s electric nightlife scene gets sensual at South Beach’s glamorous Skybar at The Shore Club. Party-hardy celebrities (the likes of Jessica Simpson, Lindsey Lohan, and Matthew McConaughey) and fashionitas mingle in an intimate labyrinth of lantern-lit tropical gardens, poolside cabanas, and four full-service bars. South Beach; 1901 Collins Ave.; 305-695-3100; www.shoreclub.com
smart splurge | trendy | club | celebrity hangout

Tobacco Road This small, former speakeasy still pulls in young and old alike with its varied music (especially blues), and its quality burgers and steaks. 626 S. Miami Ave.; 305-374-1198; www.tobacco-road.com
culinary | dancing | bar