Is South Beach confirmed to be in GTA 6?

Press coverage describes South Beach as sitting north of Ocean Beach and forming Vice City's main nightlife strip, paralleling Miami's real South Beach, though this is press reporting rather than an official Rockstar naming.

What is the difference between South Beach and Vice Beach?

Some outlets use Vice Beach to refer to the broader barrier-island district, so the exact naming boundary between South Beach and Vice Beach has not been settled in press coverage.

What can players expect to find in South Beach?

It is described as a neon-lit nightlife strip based on Miami's real South Beach district, but specific venues or activities are not detailed in this record.

Where is South Beach located relative to Ocean Beach?

South Beach sits north of Ocean Beach, according to press coverage of the two districts.

GTA 6 Record / Landmarks

South Beach

Also called Vice Beach.

Reported by the press

First shown in: Trailer 2 (2026-05-06)
Source strength: Major press
Type: beach district
Checked: 2026-01-01

South Beach in Grand Theft Auto VI — Official screenshot: Rockstar Games. Shows South Beach. Source.

South Beach is described in press coverage of Grand Theft Auto VI as sitting north of Ocean Beach and forming Vice City's main neon-lit nightlife strip, paralleling the real South Beach area of Miami Beach. Some outlets refer to the broader barrier-island district as Vice Beach, so the exact naming boundary between South Beach and Vice Beach in the final game has not been settled in press coverage.

Key facts

North of Ocean Beach
described as Vice City's main nightlife strip
based on Miami's South Beach
naming overlap with a wider 'Vice Beach' district in press coverage.

Real world basis

South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

What is still unknown

These are the open questions about South Beach. Nothing below has been answered by Rockstar, so this site does not answer it either.

Whether South Beach and Vice Beach are the same district or separate ones in the final game.
Exact venues or activities located in South Beach.

How this entry was built

This entry draws on press coverage, including a Miami-focused guide describing South Beach relative to Ocean Beach around the Trailer 2 release on 6 May 2026. No official Rockstar naming has settled the South Beach versus Vice Beach question, so this remains press-tier information.

Where this comes from

https://themiamiguide.com/gta-6-miami/

Major press. Checked 2026-01-01. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Common questions about South Beach

Is South Beach confirmed to be in GTA 6?: Press coverage describes South Beach as sitting north of Ocean Beach and forming Vice City's main nightlife strip, paralleling Miami's real South Beach, though this is press reporting rather than an official Rockstar naming.
What is the difference between South Beach and Vice Beach?: Some outlets use Vice Beach to refer to the broader barrier-island district, so the exact naming boundary between South Beach and Vice Beach has not been settled in press coverage.
What can players expect to find in South Beach?: It is described as a neon-lit nightlife strip based on Miami's real South Beach district, but specific venues or activities are not detailed in this record.
Where is South Beach located relative to Ocean Beach?: South Beach sits north of Ocean Beach, according to press coverage of the two districts.

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