“The Goonies” takes place in the coastal town of Astoria, Oregon, specifically in a working-class neighborhood nicknamed the “Goondocks.”

Main setting

  • Within the story, the kids live in the Goondocks area of Astoria, Oregon , on the north coast of the state.
  • The plot centers on them trying to save their homes in this neighborhood from foreclosure, which motivates their treasure-hunting adventure.

Filming vs. story location

  • The movie is set in Astoria and explicitly mentions it by name, instead of using a fully fictional town.
  • Many scenes were actually filmed in and around Astoria and nearby Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park on the Oregon coast, reinforcing that real-world sense of place.

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