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ASTORIA, OREGON - IT ALL STARTS HERE
From Kindergarten Cop to Short Circuit, Oregon’s North Coast has been host to a number of great 80s and 90s films, but only one has gained cult status: The Goonies. The Goonies not only was filmed in Astoria and Cannon Beach, but within the movie they state it takes place in Astoria, in contrast to a fictional setting used by many films and television shows.
Fans come to Astoria from all over the world to experience the area, including film locations like the jail - now the Oregon Film Museum, the bowling alley, and Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach. Many of them look at our communities as another character from the movie and fall in love with the idea of just being here.
Explore the scenes for yourself, revel in the nostalgia of Mikey and the gang’s epic adventure, and soon, the town of Astoria will hold a special place in your heart, too.
Can we visit the house?
The house located in Astoria that was used as a film location in The Goonies has been under question again this year after it was sold. The new owners are major fans of the movie and have expressed desire to honor the film heritage and find ways to reconnect the house and the fans.
The house is a private home. Tours inside are not offered. The only visitation is outside, from the driveway. Do not go up onto the porch, neighboring property, etc.
The neighborhood issues caused by overwhelming visitation are still present - and the homeowner, neighboring residents and community leaders are asking visitors to keep this in mind if they choose to visit the home itself.
In brief, viewing from a distance is still advised. If you go the neighborhood, please park your car to the west of 37th & Duane and be prepared to walk a few blocks. The gravel driveway up hill to the house is very narrow - do not attempt to drive up - and please walk single file to allow resident cars access.
Please visit this page for more info. (May 2023)
2023: Become an official oregoonian & more
June 7, 2023 marks the 38th Anniversary of the release of The Goonies. Any time is a good time to visit Astoria and Cannon Beach and to see and experience all of your favorite sites connected with the movie, but the weekend nearst to June 7th is an especially good time! By Mayoral Proclamation, June 7th is actually a holiday in Astoria known as Goonies Day.
The 38th anniversary of the release of The Goonies will be celebrated in 2023 during the week of June 2-7 and beyond. The Oregon Film Museum has prepared a “passport” known as The OreGOONIan challenge booklet. Fans can purchase the keepsake booklet, then perform at least 15 challenges in the booklet and return to claim their reward pin to show that they were a part of the 38th anniversary.
2023 List of Special Activities: (click here for a printable list. Ver6.08)
Oregon Film Museum
732 Duane St., Astoria website
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 2 - ?: Pick up your OreGOONIan Challenge booklet here. ( while supplies last )
June 2 - 7: Each day, we will post a challenge on our three Facebook Pages: Goonies Day, Oregon Film Museum, and Clatsop County Historical Society. The first person to send us the correct answer each day will win a prize.
Sat.-Sun. June 3-4: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – bring your own chalk or stop by the Oregon Film Museum to borrow some. Decorate a section of the sidewalk on Duane Street, between 7th & 8th Streets. Make sure to register your art at the OFM. Winner will be chosen Sunday after 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 4: Goonies Jeep Photo Op. Back by popular demand. Take a photo sitting inside the Fratelli Jeep outside the Oregon Film Museum.
1 to 3 p.m.
Flavel HouseMuseum
714 Exchange St., Astoria website
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 4: Picnic on the grounds of the Flavel House Museum Noon to 2 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch and spend time meeting fellow Goonies fans on the grounds of the museum where Mikey’s Dad worked.
The Goonies showing at The Columbian Theater
1102 Marine Drive, Astoria website
Showings June 2-8: Friday, June 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., and Thursday, June 8, 7 p.m.
Saints Crossing band The Goonies-inspired music video premiere before the Sat. and Sun. showings.
Pier 39 Goondocks Hunt -
100 39th Street, Astoria website
Pier 39 is home to several businesses and their hours vary. There is limited parking on the pier. Visitors can also park in the Hampton Inn overflow parking lot nearest to Highway 30 and walk across the wooden bridge.
June 2 to 11: Pick up a treasure hunt form from MESS HALL MARKET (or online) and use it to explore the entire Pier. Return with your answers to collect your prize. See store hours and more info here.
Look for “HEART OF THE GOONDOCKS” posters and limited edition Goondocks lovelocks on the Pier, too!
Visit THE MENAGERIE for goonies merchandise - also available in the vending machine if the shop is closed.
Weird Sisters Freak Boutique welcomes Goonies fans!
1004 Marine Dr Suite D - Head underground at 10th and Marine. Don't miss this vintage shop / immersive art installation full of quirk and whimsy.
June 2 to 11: The Experience Bar is open in the Weird Sisters Freak Boutique Grotto - known this weekend as the Goonieville Grotto! Join us for fun experiences you won't find anywhere else.
Saints Crossing band premieres The Goonies-inspired music video filmed in Astoria with meet & greet.
Pier 11, 77 11th Street, Astoria
Saturday, June 3, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The Goonies Motorcycle Club and Saints Crossing band members will be hosting a meet & greet during the hours listed and joined by local Girl Scout Troop with a tie-dye fundraiser and more.
Followed by the music video premiere at the Columbian Theater prior The Goonies film showing. (see above)
Pelican Brewing Cannon Beach Paint and Sip
1371 S Hemlock St., Cannon Beach
Wednesday, June 7, 6 p.m. register here
Enjoy a fun boutique paint class instructed by a local artist and themed on The Goonies.
Merry Time Bar & Grill - 995 Marine Dr., Astoria website
Saturday, June 10, at 8 p.m.
We are so happy to have Decadent 80s back in Astoria and at The Merry Time! This popular DJ event features those cool, alt 80s tunes that you just have to dance to. We will be celebrating: Goonies week AND Pride week in Astoria!
The Merry Time Bar is 21 and over only. We have a full bar, lots of beer and NA options and a full menu will be available until 10pm.
Other events happening in early June that may be of interest to Goonies fans:
Visit our community calendar for more!
Astoria Sunday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Astoria
Tenor Guitar Gathering June 2 to 4, various events and locations in Astoria.
50s Cruise Reunion classic car show June 3 at Camp Rilea, Warrenton.
State Parks Day - June 3 day-use parking fee waived at all state parks including Ecola State Park and Fort Stevens State Park in our area, as seen in movies.
Trivia Night - June 8 Films with Benefits Hi-Fi A/V Trivia Night with theme: High School Sucks. First round of questions kicks off at 7 p.m. at Fortune & Glory Cider Company
Pride Week in Astoria - Various events and venues from June 4 to 11.
Second Saturday Art Walk - June 10 Check out the exhibit unveilings at participating galleries & retail locations from Noon to 8 p.m.
Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest - June 10-11 One of the largest sandcastle contests on the west coast. Registered teams begin building at 10 a.m. and the day concludes with bonfire, s'mores and music on the beach at 7:30 p.m. Singing Sands Fun Run at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
If you are a business or organization hosting something Goonies-related not listed here, contact us!
Ongoing Activities
Filming sites around Clatsop County are available to visit respectfully by driving by or walking by. Talk to staff at one of our locations for advice. Visit our past events page to see what activities happened around town!
SetJetters Film Tourism
Whether you have a casual interest in film tourism or consider it your whole reason for traveling, SetJetters is your guide from reel to real. Download the free app to learn more about film locations in Astoria and beyond, with tools to help you recreate your favorite scene while on location.
Oregon Film Trail
Don’t miss the four Oregon Film Trail locations in Astoria and Warrenton while you’re here.
The Rich Stuff
Keep your eyes peeled while you explore the community as you may find special themed items at your favorite stores, restaurants, pubs, and other locations. We’ll list businesses here on this website as we confirm that they regularly carry officially licensed or other Goonies-inspired products.
Oregon Film Museum - 732 Duane St., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
* As seen in the movie!
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center - 111 W. Marine Dr., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
Astoria Brewing Company - 144 11th St., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise. Porch replica from Walsh home as storefront.
Astoria Column - 1 Coxcomb Dr., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
Fred Meyer - 695 S. Hwy 101, Warrenton
* Offer a variety of The Goonies T-shirts and hoodies in adult sizes.
GB Jewelers - 675 SE Marlin Ave., Warrenton
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
Gizmo’s Arcade & Eatery - 1084 Commercial St., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
Lower Columbia Bowl - 826 Marine Dr., Astoria
* As seen in the movie! Stop by to bowl, grab a soda and view their goonies display by the window seen in the film.
* Visit their website (link above) to print a Buy One Game, Get One Game Free coupon.
MENAGERIE on Pier 39 - 100 39th St., Astoria
* Gift shop carries The Goonies merchandise.
* Gifts-on-the-Go vending machine carries The Goonies merchandise.
Phog Bounders Antique Mall - 892 Marine Dr., Astoria
* Some dealers carry The Goonies and other film or 1980s-era memorabilia.
Video Horizons - 1156 Duane St., Astoria
* Physical media (VHS, DVD, Vinyl) available for sale and huge rental catalog includes a section for locally produced films.
The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on a story by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, and Ke Huy Quan with supporting roles done by John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Anne Ramsey, and Joe Pantoliano. In the film, a group 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 adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals who want the treasure for themselves.
The film was produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, and released by Warner Bros. theatrically on June 7, 1985, in the United States. The film grossed $125 million worldwide on a budget of $19 million and has since become a cult film. In 2017, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"
(overview from Wikipedia.org)