Greater Miami’s legendary night scene sizzles with possibility, driven by fashion and entertainment industry mavens. Dubbed the Sun and Fun Capital by Jackie Gleason in the ‘60s, Miami Beach has since evolved into America’s Riviera and a Latin Hollywood, with theatrical flair. Television’s circa ‘80s Miami Vice has morphed into Miami Vice: The Movie, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, with other memorable made-in-Miami flicks ranging from Goldfinger, The Birdcage, and Something About Mary to 2 Fast 2 Furious, Bad Boys, Bad Boys 2 and Out of Sight. As a result, celebrity spottings are a de rigueur reality of Miami nightlife -- at live Latin jazz venues, on dance floors of hipper-than-thou clubs, and tablehopping in lounges of chi-chi restaurants that transform as evenings progress from venues for guava cheesecake dessert courses into wee hours nightclubs.

Staying on top of what’s hot poses a challenge, as ever-more fabulous concepts open each season.  In South Beach, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive provide an ambiance of shopping and dining options.  Saturated with Cuban culture, Calle Ocho, Little Havana's main drag, is lined with eateries and places where sounds of salsa and merengue fill the air. South of downtown, Coconut Grove – New Year’s home of the King Mango Strut political spoof parade -- awaits with restaurants, movie theaters and bookstores. Little wonder that Miami consistently ranks at the pinnacle for nightclub action and Latin beats, and nowhere is this more apparent than in clubs of the moment like Prive, Mansion and Mynt, where DJs spin the latest house music. Tourists, locals and celebrities mingle at Hoy Como Ayer to experience the sounds of DJ Le Spam & The All Stars, among happening live music clubs in Little Havana. From live music venues like Churchill's to elegant global gatherings like Rumi, Tap Tap, and Tantra, Miami glitters with stars and excitement.

The South Beach Art Deco District is an architectural showcase of nearly 1000 historic buildings, most built between 1933 and 1949. In 1976, the Miami Design Preservation League was formed to encourage restoration of the decaying area, and in 1979 the Art Deco District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district’s revival represents one of the greatest historic preservation success stories in America.

Miami Beach has a rich history as a trend setting arts center, from the world famous nightclubs of the 50's, to the rich cultural life of today's modern South Beach. The City of Miami Beach has an identity that is intrinsically linked to the arts, and today our entertainment, production and arts communities are stronger than ever. Miami Beach is truly a major international entertainment and cultural destination.