Arts & Entertainment

Oceanside Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Top Gun

As home of the famous 'Top Gun' House, Oceanside will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the 1986 movie Top Gun over Memorial Day weekend. The celebration will include a special outdoor screening of Top Gun at the beach amphitheater, celebrity volleyball tournament and other activities including food booths.

The iconic movie about military aviators stars Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis. Set in San Diego, filming took place at several local locations with some of the most prominent and memorable scenes shot in Oceanside.

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The house that plays a large role in the story is located on a site that has been approved for a 4-star resort. Due to the community's affection for the bungalow, the developer has plans to restore the home and incorporate it into his plans, possibly as a coffee shop. Plans for the  resort will be on display during the festivities.

Kansas City Barbeque, located in downtown San Diego and the site of the movie's famous “Great Balls of Fire” piano scene, also will take part in the weekend festivities.

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