Top Gun House — Attraction in Oceanside

We drove past this icon about three and a half to four years ago, and it was an unremarkable, run-down shack. The only reason we knew what it was....was an old Top Gun movie poster plastered on the front of the house. It was surrounded by empty fields and enclosed in construction fencing. Fast forward to December 2022, and we barely recognized the entire area. There are multiple high-rise hotels, and lots of businesses....a new pier area and lots of people.

The house has been transformed into a small eatery dedicated to mini pies, but holds true to the Top Gun theme.

It's a cool spot, right across the street from the ocean, with plenty of seating to enjoy your pastries or beverages...and several photo ops.

The mini pies are okay, but you're definitely there for the atmosphere and to check out this...

WOW!!! What a trip! My husband and I went to San Diego on a whim and had a TOP GUN day/date. We did all things top gun related. We went to go check out Charlie's house (top gun house). It is absolutely the cutest! It has so much charm inside and out! The house now serves as a bakery with a beautiful view of the beach across the street. We didn't get a chance to go in and taste the famous High pie due to the fact we went on a day it was closed. Just means we get to go back again. Yay!!! Make sure to check their hours. They change with our seasons. There are so many spots to take pictures. Don't be shy walk up those steps and feel the history. Enjoy all the beauty and creating your own adventure. See ya soon Charlies house.......

The Top Gun House is now serving High Pies! Individual-sized pies with ice cream centers or with a syrup topping are just the right size to have room to try a couple of flavors! This is definitely a place to see and experience if you are a fan of Top Gun anything! There are many Top Gun parafanalia all around the house, including the motorcycle Tom Cruise rides in the movie, out front, available for the perfect picture! I'm glad we made the stop. It was worth seeing! Fun fact: If you remember, in the movie, the home was located on a corner lot. The home has been moved a little ways down the street from its original location. This had us scratching our...