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beaches of famous films

Posted on April 24, 2013 by peter bell

The Planet of the Apes (1968)- Westward Beach–  The final scene of the original Planet  of the Apes was shot in Malibu at this beach. The Karate Kid– Leo Carillo State Beach– This beach was featured in the training sequences of the original Karate Kid. Jaws (1975)- Joseph Sylvia State Beach– This beach was featured […]

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The Goonies film locations in Astoria

Posted on December 10, 2011 by peter bell

The 1985 film The Goonies has become something of a cultural touchstone.  Chances are that if you grew up in the 1980s, you have seen this movie or at least heard it referenced through pop culture.  The exterior shots for this movie were filmed in the Astoria, Oregon area, and popturf user crabapple has provided […]

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