The three story structure at seven twenty-eight Ocean Drive features a sharp, prow-like corner that mimics the bow of a ship. Built in nineteen thirty-nine, the building stands as a defining example of the Streamline Moderne style, which…
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 shows its face through a wrap-around, Art Deco facade painted in bright yellow and neon orange. Built in nineteen thirty-eight by architect Albert Anis, the hotel became a destination for visitors seeking direct…
3. Lummus Park
The long stretch of palm trees and wide, flat grass fields sitting directly against the Atlantic Ocean identifies Lummus Park. It became the first public beach park in Miami Beach after the Lummus brothers donated the land in the nineteen…
4. The Villa Casa Casuarina At The Former Versace Mansion
The three-story Mediterranean Revival mansion on Ocean Drive wears a mosaic of millions of tiles across its courtyard, featuring a medallion of the face of Medusa. Built in nineteen thirty by architect Alden Freeman, the house mimics the…
5. The Carlyle
The Carlyle features a distinctive geometric facade with three vertical tiers of rounded glass blocks and curved corners. Built in nineteen thirty-nine, the hotel serves as a primary example of Streamline Moderne architecture in the Miami…
6. Cardozo South Beach
The Cardozo Hotel stands out on Ocean Drive with its stark white facade and bold, symmetrical geometric relief. Built in nineteen thirty-nine by Henry Hohauser, it remains a prime example of Art Deco design with its vertical lines and…