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South Beach, or SoBe, spanning along Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean has a long, storied history in film and media. With the photogenic MacArthur Causeway, picturesque Venetian Causeway and largest collection of Art Deco Architecture, this small chic neighborhood is known and recognized worldwide. In 1964, Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay brought international attention to SoBe with his famous 5th Street Gym and infamous upset fight with Sonny Liston in the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 1966, The Jackie Gleason Show, a popular New York-based television series, moved to Miami Beach, for the warmer temperatures of South Florida. In ’67, the “King of Rock & Roll” hopped in a race car and shot scenes for his musical Clambake around the MacArthur Causeway. Moving on to the 1980s, productions such as Miami Vice ushered in a wave of slick, colorful neo-noire film which captivated international audiences. With a vibe reflecting the extravagant taste of the 80s and popularity of MTV, SoBe and Ocean Drive were culturally transformed from the “Fun & Sun Capital of the World” to magnets for film, advertising, fashion, art and culture.
SoBe's charisma continues with films such as The Birdcage, the Bad Boys trilogy, television shows such as The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Burn Notice and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Music videos by the likes of Drake, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers, and Ed Sheeran have filmed in various locations throughout SoBe. Miami Beach's legacy of being an international center of pop culture endures.
Music: Chris Brown ft.
Drake - No Guidance (2019)
About: The majority of the music video was shot in and around the 1111 Lincoln Road Parking Garage.
Also Shot Here: Burn Notice (2007-2013)
The Birdcage
The Birdcage (1996)
About: Some of the scenes of Armand & Albert walking through the market were filmed on Lincoln Road during its weekly farmer's market.
Tony Rome (1967)
About: In Frank Sinatra's
1967 Detective Noir, "Queens Jewelers"
was filmed at 543 Lincoln Road.
Also Filmed Here: Burn Notice (2007 - 2013)
Clark Gables Joins the Army
Clark Gable Joins the Army (1942)
About: After the tragic death of wife Carole Lombard, Clark Gable created headlines by shaving off his trademark mustache and joining the army. This was done at the Miami Beach Training Center, which originally existed on Collins and Lincoln.
The Jackie
Television: The Jackie Gleason Show (1966)
About: In 1966 Jackie Gleason moved his famous show to the "sun and fun capital of the world". The Emmy-nominated show was filmed at what is now the Fillmore.
Sports: Cassius Clay Beats Sonny Liston, 1st Bout (1964)
About: The first bout in what's widely considered one of the greatest moments in boxing history took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in February of 1964.
Bad Boys
Bad Boys (1995)
About: Mike Lowery's (Will Smith) apartment was filmed here, on Park Av.
Any Given Sunday (1999)
About: Beamen's (Jamie Foxx) music video / protein shake commercial, "My Name is Willie" was filmed here at 1775 Collins Ave.
Bad Boys II (2003)
About: The beach scene between Syd & Tapia was filmed in this area.
Music: One Direction - Best Song Ever (2013)
About: Filmed at 1415 Euclid Ave
Also Filmed Here: Dexter (2006 - 2013), Kardashian Christmas Card (2012)
Miami Vice
Miami Vice (1984)
About: From Miami Vice's first episode, the dinner conversation with Crockett, Tubbs and Trini was filmed here at 1438 Washington Ave, just off of Española Way.
Also Filmed Here: The Birdcage (1996), Chains of Gold (1991)
Ace Ventura
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
About: If you ever have any need of Ace Ventura's services, his last known residence was at 1455 Washington Ave.
Miami Vice (1984)
About: From Miami Vice's first episode, the scene where "Burnett" confronts Leon was filmed here at 1455 Washington Ave.
Also filmed here: Miami Ink (2005)
A Hole in the Head
Miami Vice (1984)
About: From Miami Vice's first episode, the scene where "Burnett" confronts Leon was filmed here at 1455 Washington Ave.
Also filmed here: Miami Ink (2005)
The Birdcage 2
The Birdcage (1996)
About: The eponymous "Bird Cage Club" was filmed here at 1250 Ocean Drive. This site is also notable for being the introduction to the character Sonny Crockett in 1984's television series Miami Vice.
Also Filmed Here: Miami Vice (1984 - 1990), Bad Boys II (2003), Random Hearts (1999), Pronto (1997), Scarface (1983)
Bad Boys 1995
Bad Boys (1995)
About: The scene where Burnett parks in front of the hotel was filmed here at 1220 Ocean Drive.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace (2016)
About: Based on the real-life tragedy, American Crime Story filmed on location at the fashion icon's home.
Also Filmed Here: Miami Vice (1984 - 1990)
Scarface
Scarface (1983)
About: The infamous "chainsaw scene" was filmed here at 728 Ocean Drive.
Also Filmed Here: Dexter (2006 - 2013), Miami Vice (1984 - 1990)
Scarface
Burn Notice (2007 - 2013)
About: From the first episode of Burn Notice, the meeting with Sam was filmed here at 660 Ocean Dr.
The Beatles Visit 5th Street Gym (1964)
About: The Beatles weren't the only celebrity to stop by the famous gym to visit Muhammad Ali. Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason and Burt Lancaster were also often spotted around the area.
Also Filmed Here: Tony Rome (1967)
Burn Notice
Burn Notice (2007 - 2013)
About: The "Chadwick Hotel" from the first episode of Burn Notice.
Miami Vice (2006)
About: The boat race intro from the Director's Cut of the 2006 film was shot here at the Marina, among numerous other locations.
Clambake (1967)
About: Driving scenes featuring Elvis Presley were shot between Hibiscus Isle & MacArthur Causway
Burn Notice (2007 - 2013)
About: "Pyne's house" in Burn Notice's first episode.
Bad Boys (1995)
About: "Mike & Marcus discover the corrupt ventilation installer". The macabre scene was filmed here on Star Island.
Scarface (1983)
About: This scene with Tony Montana on the phone was filmed on the MacArthur Causeway, facing Star Island.
Bizarre Foods (2012 - 2019)
About: The world-famous Joe's Stone Crab featured as a "Delicious Destination" by Andrew Zimmerman's Bizarre Foods America.
Also Filmed Here: The Mean Season (1985), The Best Thing I Ever Ate (2009 - 2019), Man vs Food (2010 - 2019)
2 Fast and Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
About: Numerous shots of the film's climax are taken from the southern portion of the city.
Tony Rome (1967)
About: This was the original site of the Corsair Hotel, featured in Frank Sinatra's 1967 crime thriller.
Also Filmed Here: Miami Vice (1984)
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday (1999)
About: Beach football scenes filmed here.
Also Filmed Here: Burn Notice (2007)
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
About: The nightclub was filmed at 1 Ocean Drive.
Also Filmed Here: Something About Mary (1998)
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
About: The climax of the film was filmed around and within South Pointe Park.
Office Info:
Tourism & Culture Department
- Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov - Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov - Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727
Special Events and Film Division
- Shama Johnson
Film & Print Liaison
ShamaJohnson@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26374 - Cody Croye
Field Monitor
CodyCroye@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982 - Diana Bego
Special Events Associate
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298 - Amber Dunn
Office Associate III
AmberDunn@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 27579
Cultural Affairs Division
- Gabriella Roman
Cultural Affairs Manager
GabriellaRoman@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26256 - Oscar Rieveling
Art in Public Places Coordinator
OscarRievelingSanchez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 22711 - Sandra Schoenlank-Arian
Grants & Operations Administrator
sandraschoenlank@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26618 - Gina Martins
Arts & Culture Projects Coordinator
GinaMartins@miamibeachfl.gov
