Sunny Isles Beach as a Location

The City of Sunny Isles Beach is home to some unique and attractive filming sites, such as the historic Newport Pier, new luxury oceanfront hotel and condominiums, and a variety of beautiful parks.

The City has private islands, lagoons, drawbridges, marinas, docks, restaurants, parks, playgrounds, temples and churches. The space under the William Lehman Causeway offers a unique urban setting, while the Intracoastal Waterway, with Oleta River State Park to the west, offers a natural unobstructed view.

City Requirements

To get City approval for filming, please fill out the permit application information at the below link:

Film Permit Application

Fill out the online form and click the submit button to instantly send the completed form to the City of Sunny Isles Beach for review. Someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. You can also download the form as a PDF or email it to yourself once you have submitted it.

If you have any questions you can call 305.792.1706.

The City of Sunny Isles Beach requires that the production company name the City as an additional insured for at least $1,000,000.00 on the production company’s general liability insurance. In addition, depending on the number of people and/or vehicles, the type of filming or special effects, additional services or fees may be required (such as off-duty police, lifeguards, parking fees etc.).

Contact Info

City of Sunny Isles Beach
Cultural & Community Services Department
PH: 305.792.1706
FAX:  305.792.1566
Email: ccsd@sibfl.net