Free Willy was filmed in Astoria, Portland, & Seaside in the United States of America and Mexico City in Mexico.
Locations
Six Flags Mexico
Scene where Jesse connects with Willy.
Scene was shot The park was originally the Reino Aventura amusement park when filming took place. There was som scrutiny after the movie was released. Finally a fund was set up to release Keiko the killer whale from the park.
Real
In movie
The Hammond Marina
Scene where Jesse help free Willy by leading the orca to jump over the harbor wall to freedom.
Scene was shot Hammond Marina is a popular boat launch for access to the Columbia River.