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With the trailer of Grand Theft Auto VI [GTA 6] turning the state of Leonida, the home of Vice City and beyond, into a virtual clone of Miami and greater South Florida, the gaming world is buzzing about the meticulous details that make the fictional region feel so real.
Rockstar Games has yet to announce an official release date for the game – it’s been rumored to come out this year but popular fan page GTA 6 Countdown has proposed it could be delayed until 2026 – but thanks to a viral X [formerly Twitter] thread, locals can already match in-game landmarks to their real-life counterparts. Take an IRL tour using New Times’ interactive Google map.
20 Miami Landmarks GTA 6 Nailed
1500 Ocean Drive’s art deco vibes shine in Vice City’s colorful skyline.
1500 Ocean Drive Condos
Where: 940 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
This pastel-hued art deco classic is a postcard-perfect addition to the Vice City aesthetic.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, with its towering elegance, enters Vice City.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Where: 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
GTA 6 masterfully replicates the oceanfront hotel, capturing its grandeur and status as a South Beach staple. Notice the cheeky airplane banner ad for GTA 6‘s fictional club Nine1Nine – a nod to club E11even’s infamous aerial advertisements.
The Floridian and Murano Grande condos bring Miami’s waterfront luxury to GTA 6.
The Floridian and Murano Grande Condos
Where: 650 West Ave. & 400 Alton Rd., Miami Beach
These twin luxury buildings prove that even in the virtual Vice City Beach, waterfront living is best.
The Hilton McAlpin Ocean Plaza’s pastel charm is re-created in Vice City.
Hilton McAlpin Ocean Plaza
Where: 1430 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
This art deco gem showcases Miami Beach’s retro flair and is a must-see for historical architecture buffs.
Brickell’s high-rises, including 500 Brickell’s famous cutout, stand tall in GTA 6.
Brickell on the River
Where: 31 SE Fifth St., Miami
The sleek lines of this Brickell high-rise blend right into Vice City’s skyline.
500 Brickell Condos
Where: 500 Brickell Ave., Miami
The distinctive circular cutout between these twin towers is hard to miss in the game and in real life.
The Hilton Bentley Hotel’s art deco aesthetic makes it an ideal fit for Vice City.
Hilton Bentley Hotel
Where: 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
The GTA 6 trailer replicates the facade of this AAA 4-Diamond hotel in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood.
Ten Museum Park and the Grayson Hotel bring downtown Miami’s skyline to Vice City.
AAA 4-Diamond hotelTen Museum Park
Where: 1040 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Rockstar Games captures the ultramodern aesthetic of this downtown skyscraper with insane precision.
The Grayson Hotel
Where: 1100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Next to Ten Museum Park, this high-rise adds even more shine to Vice City’s skyline.
Wynwood’s colorful graffiti walls, including tags by KBT, make a splash in the game.
Wynwood Walls
Where: 2516 NW Second Ave., Miami
GTA 6 went hyper-local, down to Wynwood’s graffiti art. The trailer features murals resembling real-life tags by artists from Miami’s street art scene.
1000 Venetian Way and the Venetian Causeway are flawlessly re-created in Vice City.
Venetian Isle Condominium
Where: 1000 Venetian Way, Miami Beach
The game nails the flight-of-stars design of the re-created Venetian Isle condominium on the Venetian Causeway.
Miami Beach’s Green and Blue Diamond condos light up the Vice City skyline.
Green and Blue Diamond Condos
Where: 4775 & 4779 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
These glimmering jewels of the Miami skyline are hard to miss in real life. Now, a clone of them shines brightly in the simulated world of GTA 6.
Flamingo Point’s distinctive architecture shines in both Vice City and Miami Beach.
Flamingo Point
Where: 1508 Bay Rd., Miami Beach
From the looks of it, the duplicated version of this waterfront property has breathtaking, panoramic balcony views that are as social media-worthy in the game as they are in real life.
Jade Ocean Condos in Sunny Isles Beach appears in the game with striking accuracy.
Jade Ocean Condos
Where: 17121 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach
The game developers faithfully re-create this wave-like skyscraper, listed among 35 real-life buildings showing signs of sinking. Here’s hoping its GTA 6 twin is more structurally sound.
The Hotel Breakwater, now Hotel Boardwalk in Vice City, captures Ocean Drive’s electric nightlife.
Hotel Breakwater
Where: 940 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Renamed Hotel Boardwalk in the game to avoid copyright issues, this neon-lit art deco landmark gets the Rockstar treatment while capturing the energy of Miami Beach’s most infamous strip.
Ocean Drive’s Hotel Victor is reimagined as Hotel Dixon, with neon art deco details.
Hotel Victor
Where: 1144 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Renamed Hotel Dixon in the game, this neon-soaked art deco classic is re-created with Rockstar’s signature attention to detail.
The Seven Mile Bridge leads to the Florida Keys, with aerial views re-created in the trailer.
Seven Mile Bridge
Connecting the middle and lower Keys, the Seven Mile Bridge is one of the longest in the U.S. This aerial view re-creates South Florida’s crystal-blue waters and offers an expansive view of the architectural feat.
The Trésor Tower penthouse balcony, with its luxurious pool and terrace, gets the Vice City treatment.
Trésor Tower Penthouse Balcony
Where: 4401 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Perched atop the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the Trésor Tower penthouse boasts a private pool, a sprawling terrace, and even an outdoor shower. Thanks to GTA 6, you don’t need a millionaire’s budget to experience it – just a decent controller and a little imagination.
Interactive Map: Explore Them All IRL!
For the ultimate Vice City experience, use New Times‘ interactive Google map to visit the landmarks featured in the game.
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