The 2003 sequel shot almost entirely on location across Miami, Key Biscayne and the Florida Keys. Here is where to find each scene.
Principal photography ran from September 25 to December 13, 2002, mostly in South Florida. Key sites include Versailles Restaurant and the South Miami Avenue bridge in Miami, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne, a former Stallone estate in Coconut Grove, and the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys. Some studio work took place at Universal Studios in Florida and California.
The story of 2 Fast 2 Furious is set in Miami, and the production largely stayed there too, shooting on real streets, bridges and marinas across South Florida between September and December 2002. That authenticity is a big reason the film still draws fans to the city.
Many of the locations are easy to visit. Some are public streets and parks, one is a busy restaurant, and one is a private house you can only view from the curb. This guide covers each spot, what was filmed there and what to expect on arrival.
| Location | Where | What was filmed | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Restaurant | Miami | Meet-up scene with Verone’s men | Free to see |
| Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Key Biscayne | Car leaping onto moving boat scene | Ticketed |
| 100 SE 32nd Road (Stallone estate) | Coconut Grove | Carter Verone’s estate/audition scene | Private property |
| Mana Wynwood Production Village | Miami | Warehouse scramble scene with fleet of cars | Free to see |
| South Miami Avenue Bridge | Miami | Drawbridge jump during race | Free to see |
| Rickenbacker Marina / Virginia Key | Key Biscayne | Impound lot / boat yard scenes | Free to see |
| Seven Mile Bridge | Marathon | Sunset reconciliation scene on old bridge section | Free to see |
| Pearl Champagne Lounge / 1 Ocean Drive | Miami Beach | Nightclub scene with Verone | Free to see |
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Florida, Miami Free to see
Filmed here: Meet-up scene with Verone’s men
This Calle Ocho landmark played host to the meet-up scene with Verone's men. It remains one of Miami's most popular Cuban restaurants and was still operating as of 2026, so fans can eat at the same tables seen on screen. No ticket or reservation tied to the film is needed, just arrive during opening hours and expect a crowd, as the venue draws locals and tourists alike.
Florida, Key Biscayne Ticketed
Filmed here: Car leaping onto moving boat scene
The famous stunt where a car leaps onto a moving boat used a ramp built near the fishing pier here. The park sits at the tip of Key Biscayne, charges an entry fee and opens daily. Visitors can walk the pier area and the adjacent beach. Interestingly, Bad Boys II was filming on the other side of the park at the same time as this production.
Florida, Coconut Grove Private property
Filmed here: Carter Verone’s estate/audition scene
Carter Verone's mansion, site of the audition scene, is a real private residence in Coconut Grove once owned by Sylvester Stallone. There is no public access, and the owners' privacy should be respected. Fans typically view the property from the street, which offers a look at the exterior that stood in for the villain's opulent home.
Florida, Miami Free to see
Filmed here: Warehouse scramble scene with fleet of cars
The warehouse scramble scene, which used over 200 privately owned cars, was shot at what is now the Mana Wynwood Production Village in the Wynwood district. Today the site functions as a production and event venue, and some events held there are open to the public, so access depends on the schedule. It sits in a neighborhood known for street art and dining.
Florida, Miami Free to see
Filmed here: Drawbridge jump during race
The drawbridge jump during a race took place on this working public bridge, an active roadway in central Miami. Drivers and pedestrians pass over it regularly without realizing its role in one of the sequel's signature stunts. There is nothing to pay and no special access required, though visitors on foot should stay aware of traffic while taking in the view.
Florida, Key Biscayne Free to see
Filmed here: Impound lot / boat yard scenes
The impound lot and boat yard scenes were filmed around the marina on Virginia Key near Key Biscayne. The marina area is publicly accessible and sits beside a beach park, making it an easy add-on to a Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park visit on the same causeway. Fans can wander the waterfront where the boat yard action unfolded.
Florida Keys, Marathon Free to see
Filmed here: Sunset reconciliation scene on old bridge section
The sunset reconciliation scene was shot on an old section of the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon in the Florida Keys. That heritage trail segment now welcomes pedestrians and cyclists and runs parallel to the newer bridge carrying traffic. It is a long but flat walk or ride with open water on both sides, and it remains one of the most atmospheric sites from the film.
Florida, Miami Beach Free to see
Filmed here: Nightclub scene with Verone
The nightclub scene with Verone was filmed at 1 Ocean Drive on South Beach, then operating as the Pearl Champagne Lounge. The address now sits within a hotel and nightlife area, so visitors can pass by or enjoy the surrounding bars and restaurants. Its location steps from the sand makes it a natural stop on any Ocean Drive stroll.
Unlike many productions that pretend to be somewhere else, this film matches its setting. The story takes place in Miami, and filming occurred primarily on location in Miami, South Florida and the Florida Keys, with some studio work in California and Orlando. What viewers see on screen is largely the real region.
Two studio facilities were involved. Universal Studios Florida in Orlando served some production needs, as did Universal Studios in Universal City, California. Both are major theme park complexes today and can be visited by the public, though no permanent attraction there is dedicated to this film.
No dedicated tour covers this film's sites, but a couple of general film and TV location tours in Miami pass nearby stops connected to the production, alongside highlights from other movies and shows shot in the city.
Miami: Film and TV Tour with Vizcaya Museum Entry
This guided film and TV locations tour includes Miami Beach, where the production shot chase material, plus Brickell City Centre, and comes with entry to Vizcaya Museum for $118.
Miami Film and TV Locations Tour with Optional Vizcaya Museum
Principal photography ran from September 25 to December 13, 2002, mostly in South Florida. The film was released in 2003.
Yes. Although the story is set in Miami, most scenes were genuinely shot on location in Miami, Key Biscayne, Virginia Key and the Florida Keys, with some studio work in Orlando and Universal City, California.
Not inside. The estate at 100 SE 32nd Road in Coconut Grove is a private residence, once owned by Sylvester Stallone, and can only be viewed from the street.
At Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne. The ramp was built near the fishing pier area. The park charges an entry fee and opens daily, and Bad Boys II was filming on the other side of the park at the same time.
Yes. The sunset scene was shot on an old section of the bridge near Marathon, now a heritage trail open to pedestrians and cyclists, running parallel to the current bridge.
A real Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 borrowed from the film's technical advisor, not a replica or visual effect.
Miami makes an unusually rewarding destination for fans of this film because so many sites remain publicly reachable: a working drawbridge, a state park pier, a heritage trail on an old Keys bridge and a famous restaurant. A general film locations tour can cover the Miami Beach and Brickell areas, while the Keys sites reward travelers with a car and a free afternoon.
Before You Go
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