Gay Miami & South Beach:

Its beautiful beaches, Caribbean climate, and non-stop nightlife have for years been the city's recipe for satisfaction, and its wealth of attractions catered to the LGBT community has made Miami a top destination.

Of course not all Miami is glittering golden tans and speedos under bulging biceps. Like any big city, Miami has its fair share of urban sprawl; so you'll want to concentrate your time on where gay establishment proprietors did theirs: South Beach--with occasional forays to attractions elsewhere. Technically not part of Miami at all but rather of the city of Miami Beach, South Beach--or SoBe, as per its locals--is where the party's at. And with one of the world's greatest concentration of beautiful people and sun-drenched beaches, what a party it is.

Start the day off with a stroll down Ocean Drive, where you'll pass restaurants, bars, and clubs on one side and the sandy beach and rolling waves on the other. Follow in the footsteps of celebrities, including some of the world's most sought-after fashion models. If shopping's your game, then take a turn onto Lincoln Road, whose open-air mall is sure to make your mouth water and your credit card shudder. Once you've had your fill, drop your bags off at your hotel, and prepare yourself for one of the hottest nights out you'll ever experience.

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The Vault Miami "African-American Dance Club in Downtown Miami" Anaconda - 34/M Club Sugar "wow" peter1977 - 32/M

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La Lupa Di Roma "Very Italian" rgbtexex - 48/M Oliver's Bistro "Great hangout in South Beach FL with superb food" DavidinSoBe - 58/M

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W Hotel "just lovely...." ROGERNOEL - 32/M Shelborne Beach Resort "fun at the shelborne" buster14 - 53/M

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12th Street Gay Beach "Great Beach" triock2003 - 45/M Haulover Beach "Wow!!!" gjizzy - 31/M

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Lambda Passages "Great local bookstore" MiamiJ - 32/M

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All Arts & Culture By Neighborhood: Miami Beach (4) Downtown (2) Coral Gables (1) South Beach (1) South Miami (1) See all neighborhoods...

Rate It Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Downtown - 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL Rate It Art Center South Florida Miami Beach - 800 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL Rate It ArtRouge Coral Gables - 3275 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL

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Rate It Aqua Foundation Miami Beach - 1521 Alton Road, Miami, FL Rate It Care Resource Downtown - 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL Rate It Nadadores 4800 12th Ave Miami, Miami, FL

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Club Aqua Miami "Is this the former Club Baths ..." Tranquil - 54/M Club Aqua Miami "Nice" fatbooty813 - 25/M

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