Girls Night Out in Miami

1811 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

This is the antidote to the SoBe pretentiousness. Your group won't have to work any velvet rope politics or even pay a cover charge to get in. This is the hidden watering hole that tourists don't know about. They keep it to themselves to keep the drinks strong and the prices low.

1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

If you really want to live it up at this boutique hotel, reserving a cabana at night is the way to go. The pool swimmers will have long toweled off and gone upstairs, but the drinks will still flow freely as the beachside bonfire blazes away at a distance. If you need some air-conditioned shelter, just head back inside and get the martini shakers going at the perfect throwback bar for classic cocktails.

600 Lincoln Rd, Miami, FL 33139 (map)

True to its globetrotting name, you can order up Japanese seafood rolls and wash it down with some potent South American cocktails like caipirinha or a mora negra. The signature samba juice will power you up with watermelon infused rum and enough tropical juices to make a smoothie blender blush. You're also on Lincoln Road, so just follow the pedestrians when you're done to find your next adventure.

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

You don't need to stay at one of the beach's hippest resorts to party like a rock star. This cool scene is loaded with pool bars and indoor lounges. You'll want to charge it all to your room, until you realize that you're spending the night somewhere else.

1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

With a late-night menu and swank scene, the Delano's stylishly casual eatery will satisfy any end of the night craving. If you're looking to switch colors, go from blue to red by heading out to the hotel's Rose Bar lounge. Don't be surprised if you see celebrities sipping mojitos a few tables away.

278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

Cindy Hutson's hub of Floribbean cuisine has passed the test of time, as many of its neighboring tenants have gone through several costume changes. This tropical eatery offers a menu as colorful as its surroundings. If you time your outing just right, you may be treated to live jazz or drink specials.

1445 Pennsylvania Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

Step inside, and you'll feel like you just stepped outside. The faux grass turf will have you questioning your whereabouts before you and the girls get through the first round of drinks. The erotic cuisine, exotic Eastern atmosphere and saucy decor may have you feeling like you're part of a harem, but your group will be the one calling the shots this time around.

929 Washington Ave, Miami, FL 33139 (map)

Remember all of those slumber parties you had growing up? You can relive your childhood at this nightclub where meals and drinks are served in party-sized beds. Make your reservations early for the late seating, when the dance music heats up.

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

There are several components to the nightclub complex at this tony South Beach resort. You probably want to start at Rumbar, a poolside bar that specializes in stocking 75 varieties of rum. From there you can head off to other intimate hangouts like the crimson red lounge with plenty of plush sitting areas or the outdoor garden bar. You're playing plenty for valet parking on the beach, so you may as well milk it.

621 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

Reeling in clubbers with a gimmick and keeping them with one of South Beach's hottest hip-hop scenes.