Exploring the Filming Locations of The Legend of Billy Jean (1985)

TLDRJoin us as we visit the filming locations of the cult classic The Legend of Billy Jean (1985) in Corpus Christi, Texas. From the famous Sonic location to the Clayberg County Courthouse, we uncover the places that brought this iconic film to life.

Key insights

🎥The Sonic location featured in the film is no longer there, but its place in movie history remains.

🏰The Clayberg County Courthouse served as the Corpus Christi Police Department headquarters in the movie.

🎞️The Dockside surf shop was a prominent location in the film and is still standing today.

🍔The Circle K store, which was originally a Sigmore gas station, was featured in a memorable scene in the film.

🏖️The Texas State Aquarium served as the former location of the Candy Shack mini golf in the movie.

Q&A

What happened to the filming location of the famous Sonic scene?

The Sonic location featured in the film is no longer there, so you won't be able to find it in Corpus Christi today.

Are any of the film locations still intact?

Yes, some of the film locations, such as the Clayberg County Courthouse and the Dockside surf shop, are still standing today.

Can we visit Lloyd's house from the film?

Yes, you can visit Lloyd's house from the film, which is located at 381 Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Is the water slide at Lloyd's house real?

Yes, the water slide featured in the film was a real slide that was built at Lloyd's house for the movie.

Are there any other notable filming locations in Corpus Christi?

In addition to the locations featured in The Legend of Billy Jean, Corpus Christi offers a variety of other film-worthy spots, including the beautiful Ocean Drive.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video and overview of the filming locations visited.

02:36Exploration of the former Sonic location, which was featured in the film.

06:28Visit to the Clayberg County Courthouse, which served as the police department headquarters in the movie.

10:32Tour of the Dockside surf shop, a prominent location in the film.

12:29Overview of the Texas State Aquarium, the former location of the Candy Shack mini golf in the movie.

13:32Discovering Lloyd's house, where Billy Jean cuts her hair and meets Lloyd.

14:26The group's decision to hide out at Lloyd's house and the introduction of Lloyd as a key character.

14:59Conclusion of the video and invitation to explore other filming locations in Corpus Christi.