However, astoria, oregon is the primary location where the creators decided to film most of the movie. Setting is bodega bay for the first two, fourth and fifth films. Jun 14, 2015 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1980s cult classic the goonies, two megafans have made a mini documentary about astoria, where the iconic film was set in the u. The goonies was filmed in astoria or and all the locations are close together, cannon beachecola park is around a 40 min drive from astoria town itself. The goonies house, better known as mikeys house, is one of the most popular attractions in astoria. Or, at least it was, until the owner decided to block it off to tourists. Jan 06, 2012 the goonies was filmed in astoria or and all the locations are close together,cannon beachecola park is around a 40 min drive from astoria town itself other films made there were free willy and.
The goonies house, which the exterior of which can be seen in the classic truffle shuffle sequence, had been attracting up to 1,500 visitors a day. Astoria is an incredible little town because everything has remained the same since the movie was filmed in the 1980s. The chamber had hoped the oregon film museum housed in the old clatsop county jail building used in the goonies prison break scene would draw people away from the goonies house. The majority of the goonies was filmed in and around astoria, oregon. Astoria is an incredible little town because everything has remained the same since the movie was filmed in.
Oregon screenings of the goonies mark the movies 35th. Stretched along nine miles of oregons coastline, ecola state park offers some of the. Screenshot of the car racing truck rally opening sequence in the goonies filmed by haystack rock on cannon beach. Filming locations 23 filming dates 1 filming locations. While the owner today has unfortunately decided to block the place off to tourists. Celebrate 35 years of the goonies in oregon travel oregon. The goonies house from the 1980s richard donnerdirected classic has been shut down after the owner was sent over the edge by fans. Although a good chunk of the movie was shot in and around astoria, many of the movie scenes were actually filmed along the coast of the northern state, which is a fair distance from the small town of. The 125 foot tower is located on top of 600 foot coxcomb hill, where it reaches for the sky as astorias trademark. A bunch of friends the goonies go on an epic adventure to find some pirate treasure and end up saving their homes and town in the process. Jul 29, 2014 another scene from the goonies was filmed a few miles north on indian beach, located in cannon beachs ecola state park.
The city houses the oregon film museum, with a section dedicated to the goonies, housing props from the film and providing information on its production. You can also stop by the county jail, where ma and francis fratelli break jake out of lockup. The goonies 1985 filming location then and now steven. While the owner today has unfortunately decided to block the place off to tourists, we can only hope someday they change their mind. It has been a life long dream of mine to go to astoria and see the goonies house. Part of the lewis and clark national and state historical park, this beautiful park is another reason why visitors love visiting the area. The goonies, who live in the goon docks, discover an old treasure map previously belonging to oneeyed willy, an infamous pirate with a treasure that has been. Its been turned into the oregon film museum, so stop inside and browse the exhibits that honor all kinds of movies filmed in oregon, from animal house to free willy and moreand yes, the goonies is mentioned too. Jun 07, 2015 the goonies, the cult film that features an allkid cast, just turned 30 this weekend the classic 80s film is a story about a group of workingclass kids who set out to find a hidden pirates. Studios in burbank, california, including the cavernous set where the goonies find oneeyed willys ship, which was in stage 16, one of the largest sound stages in the united states.
Filming locations include jenner, ca and astoria and cannon beach, or. One eyed willys cave and the fratellis restaurant were movie sets, not real places. Sean astin, ke huy quan, and corey feldman appeared at the fan expo in canada and answered questions about the. The goonies on location filming location video 1985 part.
The very reason they needed to find one eyed willys gold. Some scenes filmed along the sonoma coast, bodega bay and astoria or, and cannon beach or. The walsh family residence in the goon docks corner of duane and 37th streets. Where is the goonies house in astoria, oregon filming location. The city houses the oregon film museum, with a section dedicated to the goonies, housing props from the. The film began principal photography on october 22, 1984. The fun part is that astoria is where the movie takes place. In it, the fratellis have kidnapped all the goonies except mikey, whom the player guides and have hidden them. The fondly remembered steven spielbergproduced kids adventure was filmed mostly up in the pacific northwest, around astoria, on the oregon coast at the. After discovering an old spanish map, they head off on an adventure to unearth the longlost fortune of oneeyed willie, a legendary 17thcentury. The same day that a family of notorious criminals escape jail is the last day before the goon docks of astoria are to be sold away to the astoria country club. Bbc travel the goonies guide to the us pacific northwest. Astoria was a home to the goonies even before the movie was filmed. There are many shoot locations in town and within a short drive along the scenic oregon coast.
The goonies on location filming location video 1985 part 1. The goonies town is a real place, and its totally charming. Probably one of the most popular tourist attractions for goonies lovers was the goonies house in astoria, better known as mikeys house. The screenplay was written by chris columbus from a story by executive producer steven spielberg. The house the kids were going to lose in the goonies.
According to recent news stories, some visitors to the movie location. The goonies is a fun loving movie about a group of youngsters who go about searching for a tresure after they find a treasure hidden in the house attic. The town from everyones favorite 80s movie the goonies is actually a real place. For the uninitiated, this hallowed ground is the place where the 1985 cult classic the goonies was filmed the white house a gathering place for the movies cast of misfit boys who go. The goonies house is located in the sleepy town of astoria, oregon. Now a private residence, but they will let you go up the driveway for a photo as long as you are respectful. The only one of its kind in the world, the astoria columm was included in many movies filmed in astoria. The premise of exploring your town on the worlds most awesome scavenger hunt and finding buried treasure is basically every kids fantasy hell, its still something i dream of happening to me from time to time.
With sean astin, josh brolin, jeff cohen, corey feldman. Visit oregon coast destinations featured in the goonies. The opening scene of the goonies takes place in a real. The goonies movie filming locations the 80s movies rewind. If youre planning on visiting mikey and datas houses, keep in mind that they are private residences, so it helps to park at the nearby. The goonies 2 will happen someday promises main cast kevin burwick sep 1, 2019. The goonies is an energetic, sometimes noisy mix of spielbergian sentiment and funhouse tricks that will appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike. All these years later i can still watch this movie and thoroughly enjoy it hence my bluray purchase. The goonies ii was released in north america, europe and australia, although the original was one of the nes games released as part of the nintendo vs.
Gary halvorson, oregon state archives the police chase following the fratellis roars through the streets of astoria before ending up more than 20 miles south, in the middle of a motor rally on cannon beach. Much of the cult classic was filmed in astoria, oregon, and some of the most iconic scenes take place on. The goonies is a 1985 american adventure comedy film coproduced and directed by richard donner from a screenplay by chris columbus, based on a story. Mar 15, 2020 the goonies production took place in a few places. A group of young misfits called the goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirates longlost treasure. While the goondocks isnt really an area of astoria, oregon, the town itself plays a huge role in the movie, i mean, mikey and his friends loved growing up there so.
Goonies filming locations road trip guide thrifty car rental. Much of the cult classic was filmed in astoria, oregon, and some of the most iconic scenes take place on cannon beach. The goonies is a 1985 american adventure movie directed by richard donner. Sandi preston, from her home in california, prayed for. The goonies house film location, astoria roadtrippers. Stage 28a, warner brothers burbank studios 4000 warner boulevard, burbank, california, usa. Andrew and i rented a car and drove down from port angeles and stayed one night in astoria and two nights in portland. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
A guide to goonies filming locations in oregon who among us didnt spend their childhood wishing they were a goonie. Hopefully they change their mind soon, but until then, there are plenty of other goonies locations to visit in town. The fondly remembered steven spielbergproduced kids adventure was filmed mostly up in the pacific northwest, around astoria, on the oregon coast at the border with washington state, and introduced the world to the delights of the truffle shuffle astoria stands on the mouth of the columbia river and goondocks is the fictitious name of the waterfront neighbourhood where the kids live. Feb 28, 2020 the oregon filmed movie, the goonies, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, so special screenings are scheduled around the state in march and april. The goonies was filmed on location in astoria in 1984. Stars of the oregonfilmed classic, the goonies, reunite in a video hosted by josh gad updated apr 27, 2020. There are a few other remote shootings locations as well as a bunch of footage shot on sets in sound stages. Nov 24, 2019 where was goonies filmed and where is the goonies house located you wonder.