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Jun 19, 2022 · NAS North Island, in Coronado on the San Diego Bay, is home to some of the sequel’s most iconic scenes. The movie’s crew told the California Film Commission that they filmed on the...
- Liberty Station. Liberty Station is a hot spot for dining, shops and studios in the Point Loma neighborhood, but it wasn’t always home to Stone Brewing and a public market.
- Kansas City Barbeque. “Sleazy bar scene filmed here July 1985,” a sign proudly declares at Kansas City Barbeque near the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego.
- The Top Gun House. The High Pie dessert bar is the latest chapter in a long and winding history for this Victorian cottage in Oceanside. It’s known to many as the “Top Gun House” for its appearance as Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood’s home in the flick.
- Plunge San Diego. Some tense, toweled scenes were filmed in the locker room at Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park, according to IMDB. The historic pool was built back in 1925, and was the largest salt water pool in the world at the time.
Jun 27, 2023 · The movie also filmed that graduation scene of Top Gun at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California. Finally, the film also conducted several scenes in San Diego's...
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May 25, 2022 · May 25, 2022 12:36 PM PT. For Subscribers. When “Top Gun” premiered in 1986, it was easy for locals to recognize that many of the scenes were filmed around San Diego. Decades later, the region...
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- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Miramar Way, San Diego. -- The military base once known as Naval Air Station Miramar was home to the Top Gun flight training school.
- Kansas City Barbecue. 600 W. Harbor Drive. -- Fans can grab some great grub at this downtown San Diego institution and try to recreate Goose’s (Anthony Edwards) memorable rendition of “Great Balls of Fire.”
- Charlie’s House. Previously located at 102 Pacific Street in Oceanside. -- The Victorian cottage featured in the movie, known as the Graves House, served as the home of Charlie (Kelly McGillis), Maverick’s instructor/love interest.
- Point Loma Lighthouse. Cabrillo Road, San Diego. -- This picturesque location with a view that would take your breath away is where you can find Top Gun flight instructor Viper’s (Tom Skerritt) home.
May 5, 2022 · Coronado was buzzing a little more loudly yesterday than the typical “sounds of freedom” made by fighter jets and helicopters streaking across the sky. Tom Cruise arrived in Coronado on May 4 for a red carpet premiere and to treat Navy personnel to a highly anticipated viewing of Top Gun: Maverick.
Oct 8, 2018 · Tom Cruise is in San Diego for the anticipated “Top Gun” sequel. NBC 7’s Joe Little is at Naval Base Coronado with more. Hollywood brought one of its most iconic characters back home to ...
