2754, Morton-Marathon Road, Stage, Scott County, Mississippi, 39117, United States of America
Scene: (Sheriff's office; shower room)
20th Century Fox Studios, Avenue of the Palms, Century City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90067, United States of America
Scene: (deleted scenes of Data's room; Walsh attic; Lighthouse Lounge basement kitchen; Sloth's room in the Lighthouse Lounge; Chunk in back of Fratelli's Jeep)
The ultimate 1980s kids’ adventure sends its ragtag heroes hunting pirate treasure – and it filmed its whole coastal world in and around Astoria, Oregon. The Goonies’ hillside house is now a genuine fan pilgrimage, and the cast famously weren’t allowed to see the pirate ship until the cameras rolled.
Where was The Goonies filmed?
The Goonies was filmed largely in Astoria, Oregon – the Walsh house, the town hall and Cannon Beach – with the pirate-ship reveal and some coast shot in California.
Every Goonies location, explained
1
Mikey’s house – Astoria
The Goonies’ clifftop home, the Walsh house on 38th Street in Astoria, is a real house that draws fans from around the world – with Data’s house right next door.
2
Astoria town – the county jail and city hall
The opening truck chase and jail scenes used Astoria’s streets and the old county jail, now the Oregon Film Museum, with Astoria City Hall appearing throughout.
3
Cannon Beach – Haystack Rock
The gang follow the map along the coast at Cannon Beach, in the shadow of the famous Haystack Rock (Cauldron Point in the film).
4
The California coast
Some cliff and cove exteriors used the northern California coast around Jenner, Sonoma County.
Planning a visit
Astoria is a walkable, film-loving town at the mouth of the Columbia River: the Goonies house is private (admire it from the street), but the Oregon Film Museum in the old jail welcomes visitors. Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock are a short, scenic drive south.
Goonies Fun Facts
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The house is a real pilgrimage The Walsh ‘Goonies house’ in Astoria is a private home that still draws fans from around the world.
2
The jail is now a film museum The Astoria jail from the opening is today the Oregon Film Museum.
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The cast didn't see the ship To capture genuine awe, director Richard Donner kept the kids away from the full pirate-ship set until they filmed the reveal – and their gasps are real.
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Haystack Rock is the coast The treasure-hunt coastline is Cannon Beach, dominated by the towering Haystack Rock.
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Spielberg wrote the story The Goonies was based on a story by Steven Spielberg, who produced the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit the Goonies house?
The house in Astoria is a private home – fans can view it from the street, and the Oregon Film Museum nearby is open to visitors.
Where is the beach in The Goonies?
Cannon Beach, Oregon, with its landmark Haystack Rock, stands in for the treasure-hunt coast.
Is The Goonies set in Oregon?
Yes – it’s set in the fictional ‘Goon Docks’ of Astoria, Oregon, where it was filmed.
Who created The Goonies?
It’s based on a story by Steven Spielberg, directed by Richard Donner.
