Recently re-opened, this Hollywood boite boasts a decent-sized dance floor, two bars and an outdoor patio. Element is a highly recognized name, thanks to the celebs that crowd the VIP tables and its appearance in the recent hit movie “Knocked Up.”

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Upscale and incorrigibly elite, Les Deux is divided into an outdoor area with sofas and tables, an inside bar area and another more secluded back room. Many a VIP party finds its way here, making it a prime hang out for icons such as Travis Barker, Tommy Lee, Christina Aguilera and T.I.

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Embodying the old Hollywood in all its ‘50s glitz n’ glamour, Social Hollywood is an ideal location for celeb-spotting. Be sure to hit the bar area downstairs, which on selected nights, opens up into a massive club.

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THE celeb hang out. A small venue that is more of a bar than a club, Hyde bars entry for all wanna-bes and pseudo-celebs (Read: Jodi Sweetin and Tara Reid). Although the space is reserved for the more exclusive set, including Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, you better act fast before it fades from LA’s fickle limelight.

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Beautiful outdoor bar and pool atop the Standard Downtown LA with sweeping views of the City of Angels. Visited regularly by celebs, as well as the rest of Lala land’s elite crowd.

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One of LA’s largest dance clubs housing Honey restaurant, Spider Club VIP lounge and a main dance floor. Avalon holds its own as one of Hollywood’s hottest party spots, with the help of headlining DJs like Armand van Helden and Tiesto holding suit.

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Trivia: This historic venue was LA’s first power plant. Now an upscale lounge/bar, the Edison captitalizes off its hip industrial cache, making it a must-see spot for the incurably curious. The laid-back atmosphere and clientele are also a breath of fresh air from the general LA attitude.

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Zanzibar features the world’s top DJ talent mixing the hottest R&B, hip hop, world and house music. If you want a day off from trying to “see and be seen,” Zanzibar’s relaxed vibe is an ideal hangout spot without a strict list.

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The new club in town is fast becoming the hottest. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Sugar is a sexy club frequented by celebs like Kim Smith and Jennifer Lopez.

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This gorgeous indoor/outdoor venue has yet to let the A-listers down. Very popular in the gay scene, The Abbey is brimming with fabulous people and even more fabulous cocktails. The mojitos are a must try.

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Formerly Miami hotspot Crobar, this mammoth club is back with a new look and a new name. Cameo is a regular stomping ground for celebs like Christina Aguilera, Jaime Foxx, Ben McKenzie, and the Miami Heat players when they make their way through South Beach.

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A nightclub catering to the excessive lifestyle of the rich and famous, Suite channels a refined European elegance unique to the American Riviera. If you’re lucky enough to get in, you might catch a glimpse of some boldfaced faves like Scott Storch and Lindsay Lohan.

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Lord of the Rings fans will be disappointed that this Kiwi-inspired spot attracts more A-listers than it does Hobbits. Mokaï sports a more laid-back, albeit exclusive, approach towards lounging, attracting the likes of Pharrell, Adrian Grenier, Robert Loggia, Damon Wayans and Venus Williams.

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Score your very own Paris Hilton sighting at this boutique dance club catering to an ultra-chic VIP clientele. Ink is as intimate as it is exclusive, with South Pacific and Polynesian-inspired décor highlighting the tattoo-themed venue.

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SkyBar is a scorching hot spot that blazed onto the South Beach nightlife scene with its gorgeous outdoor pool and bar areas where the lucky few lounge on plush white beds. Check out its even more exclusive indoor Red Room... if you can.

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Snatch heralds the return of pure, sexually-charged entertainment to the South Beach nightlife scene. Inspired by decades of rock ‘n roll decadence, Snatch’s eclectic décor and kitschy attitude provide a well-deserved retreat from the overbearing South Beach scene.

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SET seeks to redefine the upper tier of South Beach nightlife, with jaw-dropping design from Francois Frossard and guests like Kate Hudson, Beyonce, and Jaime Foxx already giving it a good name.

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Formerly Jimmy’z, stars like Ja Rule, Shaq and Dennis Rodman experience the pulsating beats of house and hip-hop in this new nightlife incarnation. Those lucky enough to get through the door can join the party or relax in one of three lavishly decorated back rooms.

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Santo is one of the latest additions to the burgeoning restaurant-lounge scene in the SoBe. The venue evokes images of urban cool and sophistication, with modern artwork and rock formations suspended from the walls. Its edgy appeal has attracted local and global luminaries like Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Lindsay Lohan.

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Regulars like Sting, Diddy, Lenny Kravitz and Brooke Hogan don’t mind lying about on plush daybeds as they’re waited hand and foot by PJ-clad waiters. Who wouldn’t? And with the soothing sounds of deep trance and house music billowing from the speakers, good luck getting up.

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Tao’s signature 20-foot Buddha seems to be the symbol of exclusive nightlife thanks to the presence of almost every A-list celeb. The lounge is an ideal gathering spot perfect for cocktails while the dance floor beckons those craving more energy.

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If the 90-foot waterfall flowing into a lake with forest scenery isn’t enough to catch your attention, perhaps the 70 tables surrounding the dance floor occupied by Vegas’ beautiful people will.

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PURE Nightclub brings together the allure of the red carpet, the promise of intimate moments and the pulse-quickening sounds of resident DJ AM to produce the most dynamic nightlife destination in Vegas.

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Body English is a swanky dance club that’s an ultimate VIP getaway for celebs like Sean Penn, Kate Hudson and Tommy Lee. Getting in the front door is a bit tricky, but once you do, you'll be partying with anyone who is anyone in the Vegas nightlife scene.

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Upon entering the Palms’ mammary mecca in the sky, you won’t only get to party with Playboy Bunnies, but gamble and lounge among diamond-encrusted walls, onyx chandeliers and stunning 180-degree views of the Strip.

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OPM brings hip-hop nightlife into an exotic new world, with feng-shui décor that’ll stun any jaded clubber. This Asian-inspired space boasts the feel of an intimate lounge, where hip-hop impressarios like Yung Joc and Bobby Valentino can find some inner peace and sanctity.

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Each of Jet’s three distinct rooms offers a unique space with its own dance floor, DJ booth, sound system and stripper poles. Everything about this Vegas mainstay is state-of-the-art, including specialty cocktails and VIP guests like Justin Timberlake and Floyd Mayweather.

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Light brings Vegas nightlife back to the glamour of its heyday. The club's reputation is surpassed only by its actual experience, and cosmopolitan luxury is de rigueur. No wonder luminaries like Toni Braxton, Adrianna Curry and Babyface call this place a home away from home.

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Tabu is a chic, cosmopolitan ultra lounge symbolizing everything beautiful, sophisticated and innovative. The captivating design and funky furniture creates a euphoric environment offering more relaxed excitement.

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Inspired by the famous New York nightclub, Studio 54’s eclectic music mix attracts a diverse crowd through its doors. True to the original theme of “dressing spectacular,” Studio 54 is a perfect fit in a city known for excess and overindulgence.

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To get past the uber-snobby doorman, you need one of 2 things: 1) a harem of beautiful women; or 2) the almighty AmEx. Tucked underneath the equally glam STK Steakhouse, Tenjune is like an Us Weekly spread brought to life, with celebs like Diddy, Lindsay Lohan, Sienna Miller and Kanye West spotted on a routine Tuesday.

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An exercise in guestlist social pecking order from "Page Six" regulars Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss, Marquee is more architecturally stylish than a watering hole needs to be. The dark wood and glass chandeliers take a bit of the bite out of the pricey drinks, not that the moneyed clientele seems to mind.

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Hiro is a massive, dual-level nightclub with a spectacular dance floor hugged by cozy booths to one side and a bungalow above. The impressive wood ceiling and Asian rope-curtain motif makes for a stylish yet comfortable ambience, attracting a dedicated following of indie-rock headliners and NYC’s elite hipsterati.

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The Box is a genuine 1930s-style vaudeville saloon with a sleek interior, modern menu and schmancy cocktail list. Nights at this LES haunt begin with live music artists and DJs performing for celebrities hidden well within the venue’s nooks and crannies.

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This hipster hangout pays tribute to Andy Warhol with décor that celebrates the work of the father of Pop art himself. The majority of 205’s appeal is summed up in the kitsch meets cool ambience… very few haunts are slick enough to get away with passing off taped-up furniture as chic.

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Butter adds flavor to the blandest of evenings. Manhattan’s nightlife at its best, Butter’s cedar-lined space and billowy seats invite celebs like Lindsay Lohan, Cuba Gooding, Jr, Paris and Nicole to mix and mingle. Food never tasted so good ‘til you matched it with these tasty beats.

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Once you bypass the impenetrable velvet rope, pat yourself on the back for being cool enough to do so. Reserve a table and come early, because by the time midnight rolls around, you won’t be able to appreciate the post-modern Haitian-inspired space or its spastic concoction of hip-hop, ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia.

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Spoil yourself in this South-African-themed paradise and boast about your most recent claims to fame. If you have some money to burn, a sharp outfit and a good story to backup your package, then DEFINITELY check it out. The energy of Cain is vibrant and the feeling is free, guaranteeing a great time—granted you can get through the strict door.

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Lined with wall-sized mirrors, the expected leather banquettes, and flatscreen TVs with what seems like “Full Fontal Fashion” on endless loop, Runway hopes to scoop up the A-listers who are fleeing their old stomping grounds in Chelsea. Grab your latest Marc Jacobs duds and follow suit.

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Highline’s minimalist, industrial décor isn’t much to look at, but the venue offers superior sound quality throughout the space. Its indie-heavy line-up, with acts ranging from Mos Def to Amy Winehouse, is sure to beef up your musical vocabulary, as well as lure the hipster set back to the Meatpacking District.