South Beach. Just the words conjure up images of tanned, beautiful people, hot, sandy beaches and wild all-night-long parties. So, it's no wonder the biggest names in LaLa Land are calling this beach paradise their home away from home. With so many tastemakers hanging around, staying on the cutting edge of what's hot can be a struggle. Here, Pulse's picks for the most caliente spots in town—check 'em out—you won't be sorry!

Stay
Originally built in the '30s, The Setai Hotel is an ultra-modern Zen sanctuary that envelopes you in calm. Choose from three swimming pools that range from 75, 85 and 95 degrees, and grab lunch poolside on the pillow-soft lounge chairs. Or hit the beach, with its steady supply of free Evian and European-style sunbathing. But pack your plastic—rooms start at $950 a night.

Eat
The latest celeb haunt is an outpost of L.A. restaurant sensation, Table 8, tucked away inside the lobby of the Regent South Beach Hotel. Enter through the breezy entranceway and try their salt-roasted porterhouse or the diced bluefin tuna with mashed avocado—both are amazing. For more modest (and more local) fare, head to Puerto Sagua. This Cuban diner on Collins Avenue is always packed, and for good reason. The arroz con pollo and Cuban coffee make for the perfect meal (and for under $10!).

Drink
Sure, the food at David Bouley's first Miami restaurant, Evolution, is tasty. But, you're in South Beach, so skip the romantic candle-lit dinner. Instead, hit the bar where you'll find some of the best cocktails in town. The strawberry sangria, made with tequila instead of wine, is a good start, but the best concoction includes fresh muddled grapes and elderflower with Grey Goose vodka. It's refreshing, with no grape-juicy tartness. They're addictive, so be prepared.

Party
Miami is known for good clubbing—that's why the Paris Hiltons and Justin Timberlakes of the world flock here. Mokai is the latest celeb hotspot, but it's tiny and hits capacity by midnight, so arrive early if you plan on getting past the velvet ropes. Also new to the scene is the gorgeous SET Night Club; they tend to be looser at the door and draw some of the biggest DJs in the world. (Paul Oakenfold, anyone?) If the idea of heading home at 4 a.m. sounds like an insult, you can keep the party going at Karu & Y lounge, which is just a cab ride away in downtown Miami. Just don't stay up too late—you have to be ready to get up tomorrow and do it all again!

- Ryan Malkin

RANDOM TANGENT:
Don't miss the mojitos at the Rose Bar at the Delano Hotel. Last time we stopped in, we ended up drinking with Michael Stipe.

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