Heres the ultimate seattle to cannon beach road trip. When the goonies pullup their bikes during their search for oneeyed willies treasure, you will spot the cliff at the entrance road of ecola state park, with incredible views of indian beach and the pacific ocean. Another scene from the goonies was filmed a few miles north on indian beach, located in cannon beach s ecola state park. If you always wanted to be part of the og crew who swashbuckled their way to hidden treasure, these 7 goonies film locations in oregon will make you feel like a kid again. Cannon beachs haystack rock is unmistakable in the goonies opening car chase scene. Parts of the goonies were filmed on location on cannon beach. During the intro credits, the fratellis escape the police by switching to orv offroad vehicle and joining the race on the beach. The hardy boys filmed a halloween episode inside the yaquina head lighthouse in newport in the 70s. I was 8 yrs old when i saw it and i wanted to be one of the goonies. And we cant forget the gorgeous scenes of the oregon coast, which were actually filmed 26 miles south of astoria, at ecola state parks cannon beach bonus.
One eyed willys cave and the fratellis restaurant were movie sets, not real places. Movies filmed in cannon beach, oregon oregon film museum. Filmed in ecola state park, which is 2 miles north of cannon beach, the lighthouse lounge is where the goonies meet the fratellis, get locked in the basement, and escape through the tunnel. This goonies film location is where the exterior lighthouse lounge scenes were shot. Jul 29, 2014 another scene from the goonies was filmed a few miles north on indian beach, located in cannon beach s ecola state park. More subtle than the smash cuts from astoria to cannon beach is the films deceptive use of ecola state park road. There will be a truffle shuffle 5k runwalk on monday, and the new oregon film museum grand opening and goonies exhibit, at nearby cannon beach, in ecola state park, there will be a.
If you love adventure and the truffle shuffle, youll definitely want to check out these pieces of. Or, at least it was, until the owner decided to block it off to tourists. Cannon beach was a filming location of the goonies cannon beach was a filming location of the goonies, an 80s iconic adventure and comedy film about a band of kids who live in the goon docks neighborhood of astoria, oregon and attempt to save their homes from demolition, and, in doing so, discover an old spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the longlost fortune of one. It is mentioned by name in the stop n snack deleted scene, when mikey is crosschecking the map with a map of the surrounding area of astoria. As the goonies villains lead police on a car chase from the jail to a seaside motor rally, the movie showcases the iconic haystack rock at cannon beach. Three movies you might not know were filmed at cannon beach. The oregon film museum celebrates film making in the state of oregon, housed in the clatsop county jail in astoria, which was featured in the movie the goonies.
It has been the backdrop for many movies including the goonies, kindergarten cop, short circuit, the ring 2, and more. Visit oregon coast destinations featured in the goonies. We can already hear goonies fans screaming internally. Purchase your raffle entry and 2019 goonies day button before exploring the town. Do you remember being awed by the grandeur of the magical coastline in the scene filmed at indian beach. If youre a fan of the goonies, then you should definitely visit these 5 oregon. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The goonies movie filming locations the 80s movies rewind. The goonies is a 1985 american adventure film coproduced and directed by richard donner from a screenplay by chris columbus, based on a story by executive producer steven spielberg. Hopefully they change their mind soon, but until then, there are plenty of other goonies locations to visit in town.
Possibly the most iconic of all scenes in the goonies are the gorgeous scenes of the oregon coast, which were actually filmed 26 miles south of astoria, at ecola state parks cannon beach. Clatsop county historical society, 714 exchange st. After years in san francisco exploring california beauty albeit parchedi absolutely love the fog, rain, moss, green etc. The rock the goonies used to navigate with the map are a famous stack of rocks known as haystack rock. The very reason they needed to find one eyed willys gold. The area below the mean high water mhw level is managed by oregon parks and recreation. The house the kids were going to lose in the goonies. From mos restaurant in cannon beach, hop back on highway 101 heading north and follow signs to the exit for ecola beach state park. Screenshot from the goonies filmed on the bluff of indian beach in cannon beachs ecola state park.
Thanks for this great pic and funny thread on goonies. Filming locations for the goonies 1985, in oregon and california. Jun 14, 2015 on the way to astoria, dixon and martland stopped at cannon beach, one of the locations used in the film haystack rock is a huge sea stack featured in the film which attracts thousands of visitors. The opening scene of the goonies takes place in a real. Collect trashy treasure and clean the beach in the process. 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. Point break and twilight were actually filmed here too. The goonies house is located at 368 38th street, astoria, or. Cannon beach was a filming location of the goonies. Tourists to the goonies house may return to parking. The same picturesque beach was also used to shoot scenes for twilight and point break. 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.
Moved to pdxor this past years and have been lucky to spend extended breaks at cannon beach and astoria. The cannon beach escape room is also offering a weekend discount for teams of two to 10 to explore its piratethemed escape oneeyed jack room. The goonies house, better known as mikeys house, is one of the most popular attractions in astoria. The famed beach scene in the movie was filmed at indian beach which is located in ecola state park, cannon beach in the state of oregon. Gary halvorson, oregon state archives the police chase following the fratellis roars through the streets of astoria before ending up more than 20 miles. Now a private residence, but they will let you go up the driveway for a photo as long as you are respectful. May 10, 2012 the goonies is a 1985 american adventurecomedy film directed by richard donner. Famous haystack rock reflections, cannon beach, oregon. Haystack rock is part of the tolovana beach state recreation site. The former jail has now become the oregon film museum, dedicated to movies. The movie was filmed on location in california and oregon.
In an overhead shot at about the 25minute mark, the goonies are seen biking. Before you arrive, make a stop at the quaint town of astoria. There are several scenes that were filmed on cannon beach for the classic 1985 adventure movie the goonies. Stretched along nine miles of oregons coastline, ecola state park offers some of the most spectacular sightseeing youll ever see. The final scene was shot at goat rock beach sonoma county california. Cannon beach is where the uberfamous twilight 2008 and two of my personal favorite films were shot, the goonies 1985 and point break. In the film, a band of kids who live in the goon docks neighborhood of astoria, oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and in doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an. If you grew up in the 80s i know youve seen the movie goonies. Possibly the most iconic of all scenes in the goonies are the gorgeous scenes of the oregon coast, which were actually filmed 26 miles south of. Recently, the goonies 30th anniversary celebration was held in astoria and cannon beach, oregon from june 4th to 7th 2015 drawing an estimated 12,00015,000 fans. Filming locations include jenner, ca and astoria and cannon beach, or. Travel the goonies guide to the us pacific northwest bbc. 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 cannon beach.
Things to do in astoria and cannon beach oregon goonies film. Goonies 25th anniversary the building has been the oregon film. Heres the ultimate seattle to cannon beach road trip itinerary. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Part of the lewis and clark national and state historical park, this beautiful park is another reason why visitors love visiting the area. Well, you cant drive it, but youll enjoy walking the wide, wild sands of cannon beach, where the scene was filmed, 25 miles south of astoria.
Road trip finding twilight movie filming locations. Sandi preston, from her home in california, prayed for. Take a trip up ecola road to cannon beach, and you will find this incredible place, where the goonies was filmed 26 miles south of astoria, at ecola state parks cannon beach. Owner natalie miller, who described herself and her husband as huge goonies fans, said they were certainly inspired by a oneeyed pirate when designing the room and determined to have. The fratellis cleverly blend into the 3rd annual orv ralley and lose the police amid hundreds of other jeeps and offroad vehicles. Hysterical was filmed here in 1981, as well as in depoe bay and cannon beach. Learning about the goonies in astoria is best done at the movie museum. Bbc travel the goonies guide to the us pacific northwest. Celebrate 35 years of the goonies in oregon travel oregon. Mar 25, 2015 since 2010 the goonies 25th anniversary. Cannon beach was a filming location of the goonies vacation. The goonies in astoria, fort clatsop, and cannon beach. High quality goonies cannon beach gifts and merchandise.
Berkeley always tried to convince jeff cohen to do the truffle shuffle at ralleys and football games. Goonies fans to gather on north oregon coast in june. Visit the oregon film museum in the clasp county jail to relive the opening scene of the goonies. The goonies house film location, astoria roadtrippers. The opening scene in the goonies was filmed here where the fratelli brothers escaped from jail. Cannon beach in the goonies the fratelli car chase scene ends at beautiful haystack rock on cannon beach in oregon about 26 miles south of astoria.
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