Top Nightlife Spots For The Under 21 Crowd In Miami

It can get frustrating for college-age party goers who are not yet 21 to enjoy a fun night out in Miami. The usual spots for fun – house parties, frat events, malls and the beach – are much less fun when the stories from older friends of amazing nights around Miami start rolling in. Fret not. There are actually quite a few great nights for party people 18 and older. From Downtown Miami to Kendall, here are some of the hottest clubs around the city for the "under age."

Grand Central
697 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 377-2277
www.grandcentralmiami.com

Grand Central is a favorite nightlife stop with a great selection for its 18+ aged parties. The entertainment factor is always high and the biggest acts in electronic, rock and indie music come to Grand Central every Friday and Saturday night (event flyers and invites indicated which events are 18 and over and which are 21 and over). This is the place to see acts ranging from Diplo to Boys Noize to Black Chiney. The indoor/outdoor venue is a looker, but the focus is still always on the music and the crowd is typically filled with party goers who aren't impressed with the glitz and glamor of the South Beach scene.

The Vagabond
30 N.E. 14 St.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 379-0508
www.thevagabondmiami.com

The Vagabond isn't always 18 and over, but it frequently hosts events for guests under 21. Live music, DJs, open mic, spoken word and poetry nights – The Vagabond has it all. The multi-room club is a great hipster party spot. The over 21 crowd is always there and many 18 and over nights make this a good mixed crowd. The Vagabond is also a good option since there are several parking lots around the venue's location in the Entertainment District means it's in walking distance to a few other 18 and over hot spots in the area.

Club Space
34 N.E. 11 St.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 372-9378
www.clubspace.com

This legendary Miami nightclub known for long nights of intense parties offers an 18 and over night once a month for lucky teens and 20 year olds. Club Space is part of Downtown's 24-hour zone, the the bar takes full advantage of it by staying open for 12 hour parties (and sometimes even longer). This is the place to go for the best hip hop and electronic dance music. The club is gigantic, with a cavernous inside and a second floor with an enclosed party area. The famous outdoor terrace allows revelers to dance from night until dawn to the tunes of greats like Danny Tenaglia, Sasha, and Paul Van Dyk.

Reno's
2340 S.W. 32 Ave.
Miami, FL 33145
(954) 683-7798
www.renosmiami.com

Every Thursday at Reno's is College Night, and guests 18 and over flow through its doors ready to party the night away. The energy level is high and the excitement is contagious when guests take advantage of this weekly co-ed event. This is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of classes. Ladies always get in free and the girl-to-guy ratio is always favorable. The Kendall nightclub is great for those looking to party closer to home, since most of the 18 and over parties are in the Downtown Miami area.

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Mekka Miami
950 N.E. 2 Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 371-3773
www.mekkamiami.comMekka Miami is a massive nightclub in Downtown Miami. It's actually one-fifth of a five club mega-complex that also includes Discotekka, OMG, Forbidden and Goddess. There are plenty of nights that allow for guests 18 and over, and club focuses on a lot of serious electronic dance music from house to electro to the occasional drum and bass. There are also other parties at the venue featuring Latino, hip hop, or open format music. Mekka Miami is also in that "night owl" zone in which clubs can stay open as long as they want, so the party here doesn't stop until daybreak.

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Chanoa Chen is a well-published blogger and online journalist on topics ranging from luxury lifestyle living to fashion shows and trends. A self-proclaimed Miami Beach fashion expert, she is also working on launching her first jewelry line, Boki Love. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.