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We don’t even need to tell you that Miami's South Beach is synonymous with nightlife and the need to “par-tay.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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