• San Diego - Liberty Station | 2820 Roosevelt Rd. (at Historic Decatur Road), Point Loma

This historic site, once the Naval Training Center San Diego, appears around the 52:33 mark as Charlie attempts to catch up with Maverick. Those iconic arches and windows are unmistakable.

• San Diego - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Miramar Way, San Diego, California.

During the filming of “Top Gun,” this location was known as Naval Air Station Miramar and served as the backdrop for the flight scenes and flight school. Today, MCAS Miramar offers civilians a chance to witness high-flying military pilots at its annual Miramar Air Show.

• Oceanside - The Graves House (aka “Charlie’s House”) | 250 N. Pacific St. (at Mission Pacific Hotel), Oceanside

This charming seaside cottage with its breathtaking views in San Diego’s North County is memorable at the film’s 42:48 mark, as Maverick rides his motorcycle to the front door, and again at 1:24:51.

The quaint, folk-style Victorian bungalow was constructed in 1887 by Dr. Henry Graves and is one of the oldest homes still standing in Oceanside. In May 2020, the house was relocated down the street to the new Mission Pacific Hotel.

Restored and looking splendid, “Charlie’s House” reopened in May 2022 as a delightful sweets shop called High-Pie. It welcomes visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• San Diego - Kansas City Barbeque | 600 W. Harbor Drive, Embarcadero

This popular sports bar and BBQ restaurant is where Goose (Anthony Edwards) and Maverick (Tom Cruise) jump on the piano to play “Great Balls of Fire” while Carole (Meg Ryan) and Charlie (Kelly McGillis) sing along. If you’re streaming the movie, you can spot this location around the 1:01:37 mark and again at 1:43.

Kansas City Barbeque
The venue is packed with “Top Gun” memorabilia in every corner.

Today, Kansas City Barbeque is brimming with movie memorabilia, including the very same piano, which belongs to the bar owner from childhood. Visitors can even sit at the keys for a fan moment. Pro tip: This famous spot can get busy on weekends, so a weekday visit is recommended.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.