Crest Theater - Oceanside, CA, USA

In 1950 Erwin Sklar purchased property in downtown Oceanside and began construction of this Steamline Moderne theater.  When the Crest Theater opened around March of 1951 it was one of the largest single-screen movie theaters in San Diego County.  It screened family-friendly films for several decades.  Eventually it was taken over by Pussycat Theatres and continued to operate as a movie theater until the late 1980s.  It is presently home to a church, Grace Chapel of the Coast.  The movie screen remains and films are occaisionally shown there.  The sign that now has the letters G R A C E originally held the letters C R E S T.  The pillar and planter below was originally the location of the ticket booth.

Located at 102 - 108 North Freeman Street on the northeast corner of Freeman Street and Seagaze Drive (formerly First Street).

Huell Howser Visits Old Town Temecula - Temecula, CA, USA

Burnham Store/Temecula Mercantile - Temecula, CA, USA

Built in 1891.  George A. Burnham purchased the general store about 1902 from original owner Philip Pohlman.  Burnham family members continued to operate the store until 1953.  The fired brick building has housed several businesses since then, including The Temecula Mercantile which opened in 1969.  In the 1990s the City of Temecula purchased the building, retrofitting it to meet earthquake standards.  Since 2005 it has served as the entrance and ticket office for the Old Temecula Community Theater as well as an art gallery.

Located on First Street, west of Main Street.

Postcards from Oceanside - Oceanside, CA, USA

Postcards from Oceanside, a 2002 mural by artists Sue Pruett and Rhonda Ruggieri, features postcard scenes of Oceanside attractions.  It is painted across the rear of the Sunshine Brooks Theatre in downtown Oceanside.

Located in the alley behind 217 North Coast Highway, adjacent to Civic Center Drive.

Save the Historic Caliente Mural - San Diego, CA, USA

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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.

Avo Theatre - Vista, CA, USA

The Avo Theatre was originally a neighborhood movie house.  Designed by architect S. Charles Lee, it opened in December 1948 and featured an avocado shaped lobby.  After closing as a movie theater it was purchased by the City of Vista in 1995 and the interior was modified to accommodate live performances.  Moonlight Stage Productions produces Moonlight at the Avo, a series of performances there each winter.  Renamed the Avo Playhouse, it is available to rent for performances and special events.

Located at 303 Main Street.

Ramona Mainstage Theater - Ramona, CA, USA

Opened in 1947 as a movie theater, it now operates as a performing arts venue featuring live entertainment and special events.

The Art Deco style structure is located at 626 Main St.

Mission Theater - Fallbrook, CA, USA

Built in 1946 as a movie theater, it has been used for live performances since the late 1980s.

The Art Deco style structure is located at 231 North Main Avenue.