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Love the nightlife? Got to boogie? We've opened up our address book to make sure you don't miss a beat.

Naturally, if you've set your sights on a Caribbean honeymoon, you want to stay in a romantic oceanfront room, dine by candlelight and swim in that famously blue water. But there's no denying that a visit to this sun-worshippers' playground is not complete without a few nights out on the town. The islands have it all, from rustic beachfront shacks that serve up locally brewed beer to sleek cocktail lounges where patrons dress to impress. So, after a day of soaking up the sunshine, get ready to party. You can always sleep late the next morning.

Sunshine's Beach Bar and Grill, Nevis

This bar looks like just another ramshackle wooden hut on the beach. And while it's been blown away in numerous hurricanes and then rebuilt, that hasn't been much of a problem: It's really just a tiny bar with a few tables and a couple of tree stumps stuck in the sand. Yet, since it's located on a prime stretch of Pinney's Beach, right next door to the tony Four Seasons Resort, the bar attracts an unusually well-heeled crowd, including celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, in addition to the dreadlocked locals who come by to chat with the owner, Sunshine. Be sure to order up a couple of the house specialty cocktails: nutmeg-laced Killer Bees, made with rum, bitters and tangy-sweet passion fruit juice (Pinney's Beach, Nevis; 869-469-5817; sunshinenevis.com).

Rick's Café, Jamaica

This party-hearty island has plenty of bars, yet its most popular spot—Rick's Café, in Negril's West End—may also be its best. Arrive at sunset and join fellow revelers sipping Red Stripes and dining on jerk chicken as Bob Marley tunes play on the sound system. Live reggae bands perform every night, but the main draw at Rick's is watching as daredevil Jamaicans climb the 25-foot cliffs that surround the bar, then dive majestically into the Caribbean Sea (West End Road, Negril; 876-957-0380).

Foxy's Tamarind Bar, Jost Van Dyke

The British Virgin Islands has plenty of well-known watering holes, including the rightfully popular Bomba's Surfside Shack, on Tortola. But we think Foxy's is the best. Located on tiny Jost Van Dyke (population: 200), it began as a small lunch shack catering to sailors, but word quickly spread of owner "Foxy" Callwood's calypso guitar playing. Now, this bi-level beachfront wooden building is a favorite of visitors from around the globe, as the business cards tacked up on all of the walls and the ceiling will attest. Sample Foxy's own delicious lager as you listen to him strum the night away (Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke; 284-495-9258; foxysbar.com).

Boatyard, Grenada

Georgetown tends to shut down early, so after-hours life is centered on the one place that stays open: the Boatyard. Housed in, yes, a boatyard, this night spot glows red hot on Fridays, when it seems like half the island shows up. You'll rub elbows with locals, tourists and students from Grenada's medical school. Arrive early enough to snag a table or a stool at the Tiki Bar, where you'll get a great view of the house band, Barracuda. The band plays reggae and soca, Trinidad's faster take on salsa, but just until 11 p.m., when the DJ takes over (Lance Aux Epines, Grenada; 473-444-4662; boatyardgrenada.com).

Harbour Lights, Barbados

This island's nightlife is centered around the St. Lawrence Gap neighborhood, where lively bars like Ship Inn and McBride's cater to travelers. But Bajans drink and dance at Harbour Lights, which is located in an old colonial-style home on St. Michael's beach, just outside the capital of Bridgetown. The most popular nights are Friday, when residents turn out to celebrate the weekend, and Monday, when dinner includes a live show of calypso music, acrobats and fire-eaters. The menu is terrific, featuring local dishes such as grilled flying fish and baked macaroni "pie," and roasted marshmallows for dessert. After 10 p.m., DJs spin a blend of American pop, salsa and West Indian hits. Order up a fruity rum cocktail—made with the local Cockspur Rum, of course—as you watch the contortionists twist into positions Mother Nature never intended (Bay Street, St. Michael; dinner costs $49 per person, including entertainment and drinks; 246-436-7225; harbourlightsbarbados.com).

Duffy's Love Shack, St. Thomas

Located on the eastern end of the island near the ferry terminal, Duffy's is the place to be on St. Thomas. Though every night is busy, Wednesday is "Ladies Night," and the free drinks for women attract a large crowd. True, it's just a shack in a parking lot, but people flock here for the reggae music, decent pub grub (including coconut shrimp and conch fritters) and the Lime in Dee Coconut cocktail, an enormous, creamy rum-and-coconut milk concoction served in a fresh, hulled coconut. It's such a good time, visitors from nearby St. John have even been known to miss the last ferry back for the night (6500 Red Hook Plaza, St. Thomas; 340-779-2080; duffysloveshack.com).

Basil's Bar, Mustique

The island of Mustique, in the Grenadines, is known as an exclusive playground for royalty and celebrities, who hole up in posh villas. At some point, though, everyone comes out for a night at Basil's Bar, a thatch-roofed over-water shack jutting over Britannia Bay. Prince Charles, Mick Jagger and Billy Joel are just a few of the stars who have enjoyed the laid-back vibe, potent rum punch and French-West Indian cuisine. Don't miss the Wednesday night "jump up" parties, where bands play on the stage; the $39 per-person cover charge includes a feast of roasted suckling pig. Occasionally, there's even karaoke. You never know: You could end up singing with a prince (Britannia Bay, Mustique; 784-488-8350; basilsbar.com).

Blues, Curaçao

This hotel cocktail bar and restaurant is the best place in the Dutch Antilles—and possibly the Caribbean—to hear live jazz and blues. Located at the end of a pier in the capital of Willemstad, the entire place is a tribute to music; album covers decorate all the walls. On Thursdays, guests from nearby hotels arrive at sunset for happy hour, and then stay on for the grilled lobster dinners. Locals arrive later, to catch the bands. You'll sway to the sexy strains of the sax as you sip the house specialty, the Bon Bini cocktail, a refreshing mix of watermelon liqueur, melon rum and tart pineapple juice (130 Penstraat, Willemstad; 011-599-9-461-4377; avilahotel.com).

Le Ti, St. Barts

Fashionistas from Paris, Rio and New York dispense plenty of air kisses at St. Barts' popular Le Ti, located on this stylish island's chic north coast. Dine on prime rib and foie gras with apples in the Moulin Rouge-influenced dining room (think red velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers). After 8 p.m., the lights are dimmed and the DJ starts spinning house and techno music. Cosmos flow freely, as does champagne. Just be sure to leave your Jimmy Choo stilettos in your hotel room—they'll surely get in the way if you decide to join the crowds for a dance on the tables (Pointe Milou, St. Barthélemy; 011-590-27-97-71).

Pumphouse, Anguilla

As you might expect on such a low-key island, nightlife is limited. Your one option? The Pumphouse. Located right on Sandy Ground beach, this former salt mill comes alive on Fridays and Saturdays with the sounds of reggae and calypso. Favorite area bands, such as the Reggae Groovers, entertain locals and visitors alike, while bartenders dispense Red Stripe and Carib beers (Sandy Ground, Anguilla; 264-497-5154).

The Water Club, Puerto Rico

In San Juan, there's something for everyone, from sizzling salsa clubs to smoke-filled discos and dark, sultry martini bars. The island's hippest new hangouts are in the Water Club Hotel, located in the city's Isla Verde district on the outskirts of town. This stylish 84-room hotel seems like a South Beach transplant, so it's no surprise that Derek Jeter and Marc Anthony have discovered it. Order a mojito at Wet, the hotel's rooftop bar, and take in the awesome views of the city. Then, head downstairs to Liquid, a dimly lit lounge where the sexy Latin beat has everyone on the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning. Ay, caramba (Two Tartak Street, Isla Verde; 787-728-3666; waterclubsanjuan.com).