Re-creating a 1970s beach town was easy in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood. Local submariners were cast as extras after it was determined that it was easier to hire real submariners rather than teach actors what to do.Īlmost Famous(2000): This award-winning film tells the story of a teenage journalist reporting on a fictitious rock band called Stillwater, based on the real-life Allman Brothers. Hunt for Red October (1990): You can't really see San Diego in the film but the Navy submarines in the movie were docked here. The character played by Kelly McGillis lived in an Oceanside beach cottage on the corner of South Pacific and Seagaze Drive. The intersection of Union Street and W Laurel Street was the site of the famous motorcycle scene and you can sing like Goose at the Lafayette Hotel's Red Fox Room. Top Gun (1986): When people discuss movies made in San Diego, this favorite about fighter pilots (played by Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards) training at Miramar Naval Air Station is often the first mentioned. The end of the movie features a water skiing competition at Mission Bay where the two personalities finally revert back to normal.Īttack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) : A spoof of B-grade movies, this low-budget cult favorite was filmed entirely in San Diego including a scene shot in the waterfront Star of India restaurant. Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are the main stars in this comedy featuring romantic high jinks throughout the resort.įreaky Friday (1976): A Disney classic where a mother and daughter, played by Jodi Foster, switch personalities. Some Like It Hot (1958) : A substantial part of the movie was filmed at the historic Hotel Del Coronado and Coronado Municipal Beach. The film was directed by Orson Wells, who plays the starring role of a character based on William Randolph Hearst. Also, included are shots of the El Cid statue, zoo aviary, the Museum of Art and the Prado. Better yet, visit the movie landmarks in person.Ĭitizen Kane (1941): In a fictional newsreel at the beginning of the movie, Balboa Park doubles as Kane's mansion in Florida. Pay attention next time you watch the 10 movies below as they all contain scenes filmed in San Diego. Though just a few hours away from Hollywood, San Diego provides film makers with a natural backdrop of beaches, military bases, historic homes, parks, and great weather.
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