Full-Day Astoria Day Tour
Portland: Oregon Coast, Astoria & Cannon Beach Day Tour
Covers Astoria plus the Oregon Coast and Cannon Beach in one day, the only listed option reaching the town itself.
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The Short Answer
The Goonies was filmed in and around Astoria, Oregon, and most locations are self-guided. Start at the Oregon Film Museum, housed in the old Clatsop County Jail from the opening jailbreak scene. From there you can walk or drive to Mikey's house, Flavel House and other downtown spots, all within a 2 to 4 hour visit.
Astoria sits at the mouth of the Columbia River, and it became the fictional home of Mikey, Brand, Chunk and the rest of the Goonies. The story is explicitly set in the town, which means fans can stand on the actual streets where the movie was filmed. The anchor site is the Oregon Film Museum at 732 Duane Street, built inside the historic Clatsop County Jail used for the opening jailbreak scene.
Beyond the museum, the locations fan out across downtown and down the coast. The Goonies House at 368 38th Street remains a private residence, viewable only from the sidewalk. Flavel House Museum, where Mikey's dad works in the film, sells its own tickets. Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach, about 25 miles south, covers the outdoor scenes and pairs well with a longer coast trip.
Compare The Tours
Two guided options below both depart from Portland and pair Astoria with the Oregon coast. One focuses on hiking at Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park, where the outdoor Goonies scenes were shot. The other is a broader Oregon Coast day tour that includes Astoria itself alongside Cannon Beach, making it the closer fit for visitors centered on filming locations.
Hiking-Focused Coast Tour
Portland: Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park Hiking Tour
Emphasizes hiking at Ecola State Park and Cannon Beach, the outdoor filming sites south of Astoria, for active travelers.
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What You Will See
Clatsop County Jail Cell
The museum occupies the real former jail used for the Fratelli jailbreak that opens the film. Visitors can see an actual cell from that scene inside the building.
Goonies Props And Memorabilia
Exhibits include props and memorabilia from the production, among them Data's outfit. It is the densest collection of Goonies material in town.
Interactive Green Screens
The museum lets visitors film their own scenes against interactive green screens, a hands-on activity that sets it apart from a standard display museum.
Replica Fratelli Getaway Vehicle
A replica of the Fratelli family's escape vehicle sits outside the museum, one of the most photographed stops on a Goonies walk through Astoria.
Flavel House Museum
This historic home served as the workplace of Mikey's dad, and the kids bike past it during the opening adventure scenes. It is open daily and offers combined tickets with the Film Museum.
Lower Columbia Bowl
An active bowling alley where Chunk watches the Fratelli police chase out the window during the opening car chase. A Goonies drawing marks the window, and the alley is open to the public.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
Astoria is a self-guided destination. The standard approach is a walking or short driving tour of downtown starting at the Oregon Film Museum on Duane Street, using the riverwalk or visitor center parking. The Goonies House sits on 38th Street, roughly a mile and a half from the museum; park west of 37th and Duane and walk. Ecola State Park is 25 miles south near Cannon Beach and requires a drive plus a state park entry fee. Travelers without a car can book a guided day tour from Portland that covers both Astoria and the coast.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
Museum admission starts at $6 USD for adults, sold first-come first-served with no advance booking. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM daily from May through September and 10 AM to 4 PM daily from October through April. The building is small, so arrive early in peak season. A typical self-guided visit across the key sites runs 2 to 4 hours. Guided tours from Portland bundle transport with coastal sightseeing and are priced separately from museum entry.
Booking Tips
- The museum is first-come first-served and small; arrive early during summer months.
- The Goonies House is a private residence with exterior views only from the sidewalk or public spots. Do not enter the driveway or porch.
- Goonies Day celebrations in June draw thousands of fans, and anniversary events may sell out.
- Flavel House and the Film Museum offer combined tickets if you plan to visit both.
- Check winter hours before an off-season trip; the museum closes an hour earlier October through April.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Go Inside The Goonies House?
No. Mikey's house at 368 38th Street is a private residence, and no interior tours are offered. View it from the sidewalk on Duane Street or from distant public spots like the riverwalk. Never enter the driveway or porch.
How Much Does The Oregon Film Museum Cost?
Adult admission starts at $6 USD. It is first-come first-served with no reserved time slots, and the museum is small, so lines can form in summer. Combined tickets with Flavel House Museum are available if you plan to visit both.
How Long Does A Goonies Tour Of Astoria Take?
Plan on 2 to 4 hours for the key downtown sites, including museum time and the walk or drive between them. Add more time for Flavel House, Lower Columbia Bowl, or a trip south to Ecola State Park, which is 25 miles away.
When Is Goonies Day In Astoria?
Annual Goonies Day celebrations take place in June, coordinated by the local historical society, and draw thousands of fans. Events may sell out, so book lodging and any ticketed activities well ahead if you want to attend.
Which Outdoor Scenes Were Filmed At Ecola State Park?
Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach stood in for the Lighthouse Lounge restaurant hideout and appears in the doubloon map scene, which features views of Haystack Rock. There is a state park entry fee, plus hiking trails and viewpoints.
Is Astoria Walkable For Filming Locations?
Largely yes for downtown. The museum, Flavel House and Lower Columbia Bowl are close together on foot. The Goonies House is a longer walk uphill from downtown, and Ecola State Park requires a car or guided transport.
Astoria rewards a slow afternoon: a small museum full of props, a jail cell from the opening scene, and a bowling alley window where Chunk spotted the Fratellis. Respect the private homes along the route, especially the Goonies House, and the town stays welcoming to fans. Travelers short on time or without a car can let a Portland day tour handle the drive down the coast.
