The most distinctive feature of this building is its white front facade, accented by three circular Art Deco porthole windows. Originally built in nineteen fifty-three by architect Don Reiff as the Sun Ray Apartments, the structure was…
South Beach Film Locations
Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood legends on this tour of the actual South Beach backdrops used in Scarface, The Birdcage, and Miami Vice.
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1. 728 Ocean Dr
2. Clevelander South Beach
The Clevelander South Beach is easily identified by the steady, pulsing sound of music and the bright, neon-lit pool patio that sits directly along Ocean Drive. Built in nineteen thirty-eight, this Art Deco landmark was designed by…
3. Lummus Park
Lummus Park is defined by a ten-block stretch of green space and palm trees that sits directly between the Atlantic Ocean and the colorful skyline of Ocean Drive. It is the primary public park for South Beach, serving as an open foreground…
4. The Villa Casa Casuarina At The Former Versace Mansion
The Villa Casa Casuarina is defined by its ornate wrought-iron gates, which bear a prominent Medusa logo and a signature Greek key pattern in gold. Built in nineteen thirty by the Standard Oil heir Alden Freeman, the mansion was modeled…
5. The Carlyle
The Carlyle is identifiable by its crisp vertical piers, rounded corners, and a symmetrical façade that stands along Ocean Drive. Designed by architect Richard Kiehnel of the firm Kiehnel and Elliott, this building opened in nineteen…
6. Cardozo South Beach
The Cardozo Hotel is defined by its nineteen thirties Art Deco architecture, featuring a streamlined facade with rounded lines often compared to the fender of a Studebaker. Designed by architect Henry Hohauser and built in nineteen…