Top 10 Famous Movie Places to See in Miami, Florida

Hot Spots-Movies in Miami

Miami is a vibrant city and as such makes a great film location for movies and television series (Miami Vice, CSI Miami pop into mind immediately). The South Beach really dominates the movie and TV scene although other locations are featured as well. Movie fans should not miss a visit to these top 10 movie sites (listed in alphabetical order):

1. Big Pink Restaurant
157 Collins Ave (@ 2^nd Street)
South Beach
The Big Pink Restaurant is the meeting spot for Pat and Sully in Something About Mary (1998). The restaurant features comfort food and large portions. Burgers range from $6.95 to $9.95 while entrees fall between $11.95 and $19.95. Find out more at the Big Pink Restaurant website.

2. The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave (@ DeSoto Blvd)
Coral Gables, Southwest Miami
Julie jumps from the roof of the hotel to land in the pool in Bad Boys (1991). The hotel's stunning architecture is inspired by that of the Mediterranean but is unique. Designed in the 1920s, the hotel is the absolute picture of luxury with its own 18-hole golf course. For photos and more information, visit the Biltmore Hotel website.

3. The Carlyle
1250 Ocean Drive (@ 13^th Street)
South Beach
The Carlyle was the Birdcage Club in The Birdcage (1996). It has also been featured in Bad Boys 2 (2003), Random Hearts (1999) ,and Scarface (1983). This Art Deco hotel is elegant and impressive. Rooms include fully equipped stainless steel kitchens, widescreen HD TVs and Jacuzzi tub/showers. For photos and more information, visit The Carlyle website.

4. Colonial Bank Centre-
1200 Brickwell Ave (@ SE 13^th Street)
Downtown
Harry reeks havoc on this building which serves as the terrorist hide out with a Harrier Jump Jet in True Lies (1994).

5. Cordozo Hotel
1300 Ocean Drive (@14^th Street)
South Beach
This fantastic Art Deco hotel is owned by Gloria Estefan. It has been used in the filming of several films including Something About Mary (1998), A Hole in the Head (1959), Any Given Sunday (1999), and The Birdcage (1996). For photos or more information visit the Cordozo Hotel website.