Top Gun (1986)
- Documented locations
- 12
- Year
- 1986
- Directed by
- Tony Scott
- Cities
- San Diego, Oceanside, Fallon, Coronado
San Diego, United States
Cozy bar-restaurant of the Lafayette Hotel in San Diego (2223 El Cajon Boulevard), a retro institution known for its piano bar atmosphere.
The scene : 23 minMaverick spots Charlie and, with Goose, serenades her with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" in front of a stunned bar.
San Diego, United States
The scene : 41 minBare-chested and sweaty, the pilots engage in the famous beach volleyball game against the backdrop of a sunset.
Oceanside, United States
The scene : 43 minMaverick arrives at Charlie's for the dinner that solidifies their romance.
San Diego, United States
Former training center of the American Navy at Point Loma, now converted into the Liberty Station district.
The scene : 52 minAt the end of a class, Maverick storms out angrily; Charlie catches up with him under the porch and in the stairs leading to his motorcycle, where he throws at him, "I can't hear you."
San Diego, United States
The scene : 53 minCharlie crashes her car behind Maverick's motorcycle and ultimately admits that she has fallen in love with him.
San Diego, United States
Barbecue restaurant in downtown San Diego, near the Embarcadero. Founded in 1983.
The scene : 1 hr 3 minThe piano bar where Maverick and Goose are belting out songs; later, it's when Maverick hears "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" again that he spots Charlie.
San Diego, United States
House near the old lighthouse of Point Loma, at the southern tip of the San Diego peninsula.
The scene : 1 hr 23 minMaverick visits Viper, who helps him cope with Goose's death.
San Diego, United States
San Diego Naval Air Station, which housed the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) until 1996, is now the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The scene : The base that houses the Top Gun school: briefings, pilot life, and the "Animal Night" party at the officers' club where Maverick sings for Charlie.
Fallon, United States
Nevada Naval Air Station, which has hosted the Top Gun school (Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center) since 1996.
The scene : The aerial combat scenes shot above the land were filmed in the area of this Nevada base.
Coronado, United States
Naval Air Station Coronado, the birthplace of the American naval aviation on San Diego Bay.
The scene : The graduation ceremony of the Top Gun class.
San Diego, United States
Historic large indoor swimming pool (1925) of the Belmont Park amusement park, located in Mission Beach.
The scene : Pilot locker room scene.
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport, also known as Lindbergh Field.
The scene : The Windsock Bar & Grill at the airport serves as the backdrop for the water glass scene.