Gilbert Gottfried stated he and Eddie Murphy improvised their dialogue after Axel brings up Sidney Bernstein's parking violations.
This is the first film Eddie Murphy wrote or co-wrote.
According to the DVD documentary, "Paramount" originally wanted to produce a TV series of "Beverly Hills Cop" after the success of the first film. However, Eddie Murphy did not want to go back to television, so a sequel was made instead.
Chris Rock makes an appearance as the valet at the Playboy Mansion who complains about Axel bringing in a cement truck. This is his first role on the big screen; Rock was featured in an HBO comedy special (which featured aspiring comedians e.g. Robert Townsend, Marsha Warfield) which was produced by Eddie Murphy and his childhood friend Clint Smith.
Just before the final gun battle, Rosewood is seen pulling out guns from an arsenal in his trunk. This is a nod to co-producer Don Simpson. According to Judge Reinhold in the 'making of' documentary for the first film, he recalls that the first time he met Simpson, the producer showed off his collection of guns in the trunk of his car.
Richard Tienken: Film's producer appears as the returning homeowner. Tienken also was a producer for two of Eddie Murphy's stand-up specials "Delirious" and "Raw," as well as Murphy's previous film, "The Golden Child."