The Infamous Pool Scene in Fast Times at Ridgemont High The pool scene featuring Phoebe Cates as Linda Barrett in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) is one of the most iconic, controversial, and enduring moments in 1980s cinema. Shot in the backyard of 24124 Welby Way, West Hills, CA, this sequence is a dream fantasy of Brad Hamilton (Judge Reinhold), visualizing his high school crush on Linda in an exaggerated, slow-motion daydream. 24121 Welby Way West Hills CA 91307 | Michael LaPalme