Start at the south end of South Beach at Nikki Beach.
Miami's South Beach draws in the rich, famous and trendy. Nightlife abounds, but South Beach is also a historic district, a people-watching haven and a beach-lover's dream.
This is your information gateway to one of the hottest places on planet earth... South Beach... and have it all... Beautiful weather, beautiful places and beautiful people.
South Beach is a fantastic place to visit, you just need to have the right expectations for it. It's not your typical Californian beach, with a laid back carefree attitude. No, it's got history and is a place to be seen.
Beautiful people line the white-sand beach and clear-blue Atlantic ocean water. The beach is a melting-pot of European jet-setters, latin-flavors and snowbirds eagerly applying SPF to prevent third-degree burns. You will see an extremely diverse crowd at SOBE.
Everyone there cares about style and goes to Ocean Drive to show off their new body/car/outfit. The best thing to do there is people watch. You'll see all walks of life going down the street from beautiful blonde in a thong roller blading, to homeless dude, to gang boy trying to act tough, to Silvester Stallone.
You can grab a frozen drink from Wet Willie's and walk with it out to the beach. Then you can play in the warm water, any time of year, wading in the waist deep practically flat surf while throwing around a frisbee and sipping that drink.
Rent some jet skiis and ride around star island or biscayne bay. Play sand volleyball with locals, go parasailing, or visit some historic places.
Well, you are not in south beach yet but soon you will be. Why? Because you've heard everyone talk about it and you wish you would be here already! You've heard all about it's beautiful beaches, its wild nightlife, the many restaurants with all the different types of food from many parts of the world, its energy, all the fun activities and attractions our climate allow us to do, its ocean front hotels and vacation rentals plus don't forget the beautiful girls and hot guys.
Best South Beach RestaurantsMiami Beach Dining
On these pages you'll find all information related to South Beach Restaurants.
Some of the information you'll find here about Miami Beach restaurants include reviews, website, telephone number, Address, map & directions, reservations, menu & prices, dress code, hours of operations, pictures, type of food served; does it have happy hour, entertainment, delivery, take-out, Wheelchair Access, outdoor seating?; the type of alcohol they serve, is it a full Bar? or just beer and wine?; where to park, including if they have valet available; and suggestions.
Cheap Eats
In South Beach, you can eat well for very little money if you know where to go. If you're on a budget, try La Sandwicherie on 14th St.. They have fabulous sandwiches on a baguette. I like the ham and cheeese with everything, including cornichons (mini pickles).
A few steps further up 14th Street is San Loco Tacqueria. Great homemade Mexican food to go.
Cheeseburger Baby on 1505 Washington Street has a great burger and fries.
We thought the best pizza in South Beach was the Sicilian pie at Jerry's Deli at the corner of Collins and Espanola way.
And don't leave South Beach without trying the Cuban food at David's cafe - just off Lincoln Road on Meridian.
If you're not on a budget, the views at Smith and Wollensky at the south end of South Beach are gorgeous and the steak melts in your mouth.
The restaurants on Ocean Drive have their charms if you like to people watch, but honestly I think most of them are overpriced - especially the drinks.
For a nice meal, I'd recommend Grillfish at Espanola Way and Collins, or Jerry's Deli on the opposite corner for something more casual.
I discovered Thai House at 1137 Washington St. on my first visit and loved it. Turns out that Rachel Ray does too.
Hosteria Romano on Espanola Way in the pedestrian area (between Washington and Euclid) has great Italian, and I have never been disappointed in any of the restaurants on Lincoln Road.
Our personal favorites are Cafe Papillon and Santo. Many of the restaurants do have hosts and hostesses outside 'touting' their restaurants, and if you have never been out of America, it may seem odd, but South Beach has many European visitors and this is standard practice in Europe. Just smile and say no thanks and they'll move on to the next person.
South Beach Miami Night Clubs
The big clubs at night are expensive for sure. Most are a $20 cover with overpriced drinks. But you can just as easily walk down Washington and go to the $5 cover places and hear fun music while dancing on top a fish tank. It has everything you just need to do it right.
Wet Willie's serves great tasting frozen daiquiris, with generous portions of alcohol, at fair prices. The bar is located on Ocean Drive in South Beach. All I can say is "call a cab". This place is epic! If your ever in Miami check it out! It's the perfect place for South Beach!
If you could pour Miami Beach into a plastic cup, it would be a Call a Cab at Wet Willie's. Bright red, smooth, delicious and utterly dangerous.
It was slightly intimidating walking in, given the armed cops sitting at the door - guess the place gets a little rowdy.... We headed upstairs and chatted with the super-friendly bartender (who says service is dead in Mia??), who let us try little tastes of the dozens of cleverly-named flavors. My beverage of choice was a creamsicle - a mouthwatering mix of mango and pina colada. Yummmmmmm.
Not sure I'd spend much time inside the bar itself - the crowd was a little on the sketchy side, but hell, who needs to hang out? Just grab your drink and head to the beach. That's what makes this place so special.
Some of the boys went with pina coladas mixed with call a cab - but that's just asking for trouble. Call a cab involves 151 - and I'm not getting near that, at least not in the daytime.
The large bevvie is $10, and I was found that surprisingly reasonable. I was expecting $15, $20 maybe. We picked up our plastic and headed to the beach. Definitely worth parking your towel near here, so you can sip these frozen dreams in the bright Miami sunshine. Heaven!
South Beach Miami "A list" Night Clubs
The South Beach Miami nightlife is the place to be, the A list night clubs are famous for being very hard to get into with their celebrity filled VIP rooms and world famous DJs playing all the right beats.
South Beach has all kinds of night clubs from big multi level clubs to small intimate night clubs and lounges. The key to the South Beach nightlife scene is knowing which clubs have the best parties that are suited to your specific tastes for the nights of the week you will be in town.
Each night of the week South Beach has hot A list celebrity night club parties that are the place to be for that night. The South Beach club world changes constantly what is hot this month may not be the hot spot next month.
South Beach clubs rely on night club promoters to attract the hipster crowd and each night of the week the best promoters are throwing the A list party at one of South Beach best night clubs.VIP South Beach will make sure you are at that A list night club party suited to your tastes with no waiting Contact us or call 305 804 5071 today and let us create your custom nightlife itinerary to the best of the South Beach nightlife.
South Beach Night Clubs
Clubs are listed in alphabetical order
B.E.D Sexy nightclub trendy spot to lounge and dance including a multitude of mattresses and big luscious pillows. B.E.D which stands for Beverage Entertainment Address: 929 Washington Ave.
Buck 15 Small underground bar and lounge located on the second with artistic furnishing and loft feel. Clubs artwork celebrates Miami Beach artists and has that South Beach Art Deco vibe. Address: 707 Lincoln Rd.
Cameo renowned night club located at the historic Cameo Theater. Has been newly renovated with a big dance floor. Has a mezzanine VIP area and hosts live concert events. Address: 1445 Washington Ave.
Club 01 Newly redesigned with seductive burgundy and a caramel colored ceiling. Huge leather chairs Beautiful champagne bar with gemstone chandeliers. Intimate dance floor.Address: 1 Ocean Drive
About Crobar Miami Drag queens working the door, club kids rolling up against Miami glamophiles, this club is always a feast for the eyes and ears.
With its intense, dance-heavy sound system, an industrial-chic ambience and big crowds, Crobar dominates the club scene. Celebrity spottings are common, especially in the VIP area of the main floor. The DJ booth is home to some of the best spinning in town, ie Sasha, Pete Tong, The Scumfrog, David Waxman and Erick Morillo.
WITH 2 FLOORS AND 10 BARS THIS CLUB OF AN OCCUPANCY OF 3.500 PEOPLE YOU WILL HAVE NOOOOO TROUBLE HAVING A GOOD TIME AT THIS SPOT!!!
Dream Two levels with 3 rooms 8,500 square feet themed in seductive french decor. Club has three rooms and a nice VIP area.Address: 1532 Washington Ave.
Florida Room Rock star Lenny Kravitz's designed this hip Jazz aged era style lounge. As you walk in passing a luxurious grand piano and beautiful chandeliers.Address: 1685 Collins Ave.
Klutch Smac entertainments club with Vibrant colors 26,000 square foot scenic nightclub. Large dance floor with many VIP nooks.Address: 135 Collins Ave.
LouisClub at the Gansevoort Hotel classic decadent atmosphere. Dance floor with top DJs an Ultra lounge vibe.Address: 2325 Collins Ave.
LivLIV is the Fontainebleau Hotels new South Beach night club. One of South Beaches grandest nightclubs with a luxurious layout and pulsating sound and upscale hideaway.Address: 4441 Collins Ave.
Mansion This very trendy club resembles a mansion with opulent chandeliers and a plush interior design. Mansion is two levels with high voltage dance floors with eight bars and is know for it exclusive VIP areas.Address: 1235 Washington Ave.
Mokia Intimate cutting edge club with a hip fashionable decor with protracted bars.Address: 235 23rd St.
Mynt South Beach custom-designed ultra lounge with illuminating green lighting. Filled with VIP tables areas. DJs for around the world in this ultra modern hideaway.Address: 1921 Collins Ave.
Nikki Beach Club Hip San Tropez style indoor outdoor night club and beach club. Located in South Beaches Art Deco District. Complete with Indian tee pees, cabanas and hammocks.Address: 1 Ocean Dr.
Opium Garden Asian themed with multiple levels and a big Buddha at the entrance.Address: 5729 Seminole Way Hollywood at The Hard Rock Hotel
Plunge Lounge Rooftop lounge with 26,000 square feet. Cabanas and beautiful views of South Beach.Address: 2377 Collins Ave.
Rok Bar Tommy Lees South Beach rock bar.Address: 1905 Collins Ave.
Sky Bar Beautiful Moroccan styled indoor outdoor pool lounge at the Shore Club Hotel. Like all Ian Schrager hot spots the decor is exceptional. With the beach breeze and specialty drinks.Address: 1920 Collins Ave.
Set Exclusive lounge with sensational style including a glass fire place and grand bar reminiscent of the swing era. Many VIP areas and a upstairs mezzanine with leather chairs and vibrant dance floor.Address: 320 Lincoln Rd.
Wall Retro cool club at the new trendy W Hotel. With long black bar and many VIP areas. Large classic gold couch in the middle of the club.Address: 2201 Collins Ave.