MYRTLE BEACH. 2001 is billed as three clubs in one, and indeed it is. Razzie's Beach Club is the most time-tested of the three, a live music space that's been open since Reagan was in office and welcomes to its stage classic beach bands like The Fantastic Shakers and The Catalinas. Funky Town, meanwhile, goes the disco route with its pop tunes, LED lighting system and groovy decor. Last but not least is Club Touch, a big-city style space that features outstanding club music, huge bar areas and great-looking clientele.

BROADWAY. Billed as the Strand's one and only "big city-style" dance club, Club Boca is one place that certainly warrants your hippest threads and coolest footwork. State-of-the-art light and sound shows create quite the late-night spectacle, and the young and sexy crowd isn't shy about letting world-class DJs work them into a beat-driven frenzy. If the action inside gets too intense, you don't have to leave ­ just grab a seat and catch your breath at Mango's lounge inside. NB Paying the cover here gets you into Celebrations' other three spots: Froggy Bottomz, Malibu's and Broadway Louie's.

BROADWAY. By featuring terrific weekly specials on drinks and covers throughout the year, Club Kryptonite does its part to make sure locals, particularly college students, have a hip place to gather and groove all year long. The DJs spin hot house and hip-hop beats way into the night, and there's a reservations-only VIP area with bottle service available. Kryptonite also spices it up from time to time by offering things like dodge ball tournaments and amateur boxing. As for admission, you've got to be 18 to party, 21 to imbibe, and everybody has to dress to impress.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. South Carolina's state dance is alive and kicking at Fat Harold's, a legendary beach club that claims to be "Home of The Shag." Located on North Myrtle's Main Street, the club looks like a big shack from the outside, but don't let appearances fool you. Inside, you'll find everybody from teens to Baby Boomers taking in the nostalgic decor and strutting their stuff on the hardwood dance floor. For the uninitiated, Fat Harold's offers free lessons every Tuesday and $10 lessons on Thursday nights.

BROADWAY. One of the top places on the Strand to let your hair down and strut your stuff, Malibu's is a beach-themed dance club that features two topnotch DJs and today's hottest music. The crowd of mostly 20-somethings is a well-attired bunch that parties late into the night. Keep your eyes peeled for weekly drink and admission specials, which include Thursday and Saturday Ladies' Nights and "Beat the Clock" Fridays. NB Paying the cover at Malibu's gets you into Celebrations' three other spots: Broadway Louie's, Club Boca and Froggy Bottomz.