Miami Beach. It’s easy, all the clubs on South Beach are
within walking distance or a short cab ride. Just remember
to pace yourself. Most clubs are open until 5 a.m., so you
may want to take a shot of some strong Cuban café con
leche before you get started.
Ocean Drive is the always-packed catwalk that hugs the
Atlantic Ocean. Will Smith, Madonna, and Gloria Estefan
are just a few of the ‘regulars’ to this part of town. The
most famous clubs are the Clevelander, a South Beach
landmark with a pool in the middle to dangle your feet
or other body parts and Mango’s Tropical Café, the U.S.
version of the Havana clubs of days past that features
salsa bands, sexy dancers in tight leopard-print hot pants
and frothy tropical drinks.
Running parallel to Ocean Drive just two blocks away is
Washington Avenue the other clubbing hotspot. There are
bars, clubs and lounges for every taste. Just stroll down
the avenue and pick your own favorite watering hole.
Two of the best are Mansion, a South Beach mainstay
with a cavernous and chaotic atmosphere that will keep
you dancing until the sun comes up. Nearby is Jazid the
Mansion’s opposite. It’s tiny and swank with live Latin beat
jazz music every night.
Most hotels have check out times at noon, perfect for
sleeping off high-flying nights. When you are fully rested
be sure to visit The News Cafe where breakfast is served
24 hours. They will be ready when you are. Brunch at
The Palms Garden Grill has live blues music, a tropical
setting and terrific food. No list would be complete without
including Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House, said to be a
favorite hangout of Al Capone. The diner/deli/bakery has
sandwiches and desserts to die for.
Even if you’re not a night person you can get the same
South Beach club experience during the day. There is no
shortage of places to hang out in the daylight under a
shady umbrella. When the sun is at its peak, it’s the perfect
time to see buildings of Art Deco architecture. That is if you
can rip your eyes away from the beautiful people lounging
around. One last tip, to avoid looking like a tourist be sure
to dress sexy and leave your inhibitions at home.
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