Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Filming Locations and Cast Details

This is a brief overview of the film “Beverly Hills Cop II” which was released in 1987. Well-known actors such as Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and Jürgen Prochnow starred in the film. The following discussion provides information about the shooting locations of the film, the roles of the actors, and some captivating behind-the-scenes facts.

Where it Filmed?

“Beverly Hills Cop II” was filmed in various locations around California, United States. The locations include Acapulco at 385 North La Cienega Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and The Athenaeum at the California Institute of Technology, located at 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena. Other key filming locations are 614 Walden Drive, Beverly Hills, and two different locations of City Hall – 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena and 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills. The filming took place from November 10, 1986, to March 25, 1987.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The film, although titled Beverly Hills Cop, was filmed across various locations in Los Angeles.
• Parts of the film were also shot in Detroit, signified by the character Axel Foley, played by Eddie Murphy, impacting the city’s economy by using up several cars in the opening chase.
• The local community has shown interest in the redevelopment of the Palmetto Street, where the beginning “sting” operation of Axel Foley was filmed.
• Eddie Murphy’s character Axel’s apartment, where his friend Mikey was killed, is located at 685 Witmer Street, off 7th Street, in the Westlake district.
• The grand Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, was the location for the fictional ‘Beverly Palms Hotel’ shown in the film.
• Maitland’s estate, where the shoot-out finale occurred, is a private property at 609 East Channel Road in the Santa Monica Canyon.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Acapulco – 385 North La Cienega Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.0783509
  • Longitude: -118.3770238
  • Place ID: ChIJyxKlobO-woARpbVY2CW01Z8
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 385 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: The Athenaeum, California Institute of Technology – 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.1368429
  • Longitude: -118.1216794
  • Place ID: ChIJ9dkiqafEwoARbdMOjwjW6Kc
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: 614 Walden Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.0699859
  • Longitude: -118.4131228
  • Place ID: ChIJ8XrApgu8woARxGW-6QaFxBA
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 614 Walden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: City Hall – 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.1476849
  • Longitude: -118.1437744
  • Place ID: ChIJ4Ruz7W7DwoAR0HfjTCjK4YI
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: City Hall – 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.0728923
  • Longitude: -118.4004045
  • Place ID: ChIJia7D5wa8woARrn_8YilGUXA
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N Rexford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles