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Sultry Miami heats up when the sun fades into the ocean. Often called the nightclub capital of the world, this hedonistic metropolis fuses the tropical flavors of Latin jazz with Jamaican reggae, hip-hop, rock, disco, Top 40, steamy blues, and Cuban salsa. A dizzying array of cultures and subcultures come together to party hearty from dusk to dawn. Most of the night-time partying centers around Miami Beach, one of the premier places on the planet to see and be seen. Here celebrities mingle with hot fashion models as well as common folk.

Hollywood has nothing on South Beach in the way of star power. At the clubs you're likely to see Elton John, Madonna, and Ricky Martin, who has his own thriving hotspot.

The highest concentration of night-time action is along Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, and the Lincoln Road Mall. More nightlife centers on Coconut Grove and the fringes of downtown Miami. Bars and cocktail lounges in most large hotels operate nightly discos, with live entertainment on weekends. As one might imagine, most nightclubs here are gay-friendly, especially in South Beach.

The local wait staff - many are models or actors - are tuned into the latest hotspots, which often change as quickly as the summer weather. These folks are a good barometer of where to go to get the atmosphere you want.

The rhythms of Miami Beach's club scene rival that of any international city. Most of the night club action doesn't start until 11pm, so take an afternoon siesta before you start to party.

At night traffic grinds to a halt and partiers spill into the streets. Parking can be a problem in areas where there are lots of bars and clubs; you will need plenty of quarters for metered parking. It's easier to find a parking garage and do your club crawling on foot. Most nightlife neighborhoods are safe and easy to navigate. While Miami is known for its trendy and fashionable clubs, it's not easy to find a laugh here. At least not on a regular, sustained basis. The only major comedy club in the area is Improv Comedy Club and Cafe, located at 3390 Mary Street in Coconut Grove. At the Improv, you can catch stand-up acts every night of the week while enjoying a drink or dinner. To plan your night time itinerary, check out the Miami Herald's "Weekend" section published on Fridays. You'll find that, in Latin-influenced Miami, there are parties, then after-parties, then after-hours-parties. Many clubs are still pulsating past 5am. By the time you leave you'll be ready to sip a thimble-size cup of high-octane Cuban espresso to get jump-started for more partying.

Dance clubs - Miami is filled to the brim with hopping dance clubs. Click on the link to find out more.

Pubs and bars - In the land of Corona and bottled water, Miami visitors and residents don't have all that many choices for a really good brewery. But to review a few, clink on the link above. 

Sports bars - If you want to keep up with all the big games when you're not at the beach, click on the link to view a few picks. 

Latin clubs - Miami is as Latin American as anywhere in the country. So it's no surprise that you'll find plenty of great Latin music and entertainment here. Click on the link, esse !