Carlsbad Village Theatre - Carlsbad, CA, USA

Construction began in 1926 on the Spanish Eclectic style Carlsbad Theatre at an original cost of $40,000.  Among its features were a full stage, orchestra pit and pipe organ and it opened with a showing of the Clara Bow film, It, on February 8, 1927.  Several upgrades have taken place since a major renovation was completed in 2000, and the Theatre is available for event rental for live stage performances, film and special events.

Located at 2822 State Street.

Lions Park (aka Frenzel Park) - Oceanside, CA, USA

An Oceanside City Park, this small .5 acre neighborhood park is named after the Oceanside Sea Lions Club, members of Lions International.  It features a bbq and picnic table and is partly shaded.  A chain-link fence separates the park from the railroad tracks that border its western edge.

For Benchmark hunters, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Benchmark DX1222 is located in this park.

Located at the northwest corner of Cassidy Street and Broadway Street several blocks from the beach.

Santa Fe Depot - Carlsbad, CA, USA

Built in 1887 in the Queen Anne style and in service from 1888 until 1959.  The building was acquired by the City of Carlsbad in 1960 and has housed the Chamber of Commerce and most recently the Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was the first commercial building in Carlsbad and remains in its original location.

 

Located on the east side of the railroad tracks between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue.

Old St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church - Carlsbad, CA, USA

Built in 1894 and originally located at Lincoln Street and Oak Street, the gothic-style church was once the only church in Carlsbad and is one of the four oldest buildings in the village.  It was moved to it's present location in January of 1959 where it serves as the Chapel on the grounds of the present St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

Located at 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard.

The Old Ones - Fallbrook, CA, USA

The Old Ones, a mural painted in 1997 by artist Brett Stokes, is part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places.

Located at the southern end of the Town Center Parking Lot, off Alvarado between Mission Road and Main Avenue.

The Happies - Fallbrook, CA, USA

The Happies, a pair of dancing figures by sculptor Barrett DeBusk, is part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places.  Placed in May of 2008.

Located on the northwest corner of Fallbrook Street and Mission Road.

Besta-Wan Pizza House - Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA

Besta-Wan Pizza House has remained a popular Italian eatery since opening in Cardiff in 1965. 

In the late 1960s my step-brother pitched several seasons for their slow-pitch softball team.
Located at 148 Aberdeen Drive near the southern end of San Elijo State Beach Campground.