Warner Grand Theater

Warner Grand Theater is an Art Deco movie theater in San Pedro that opened in 1931 and preserves its original ornate interiors with period furnishings. The building features a striking double staircase leading to mezzanine lounges where you can see decorated ceilings, glass chandeliers, and colorful tiled fountains throughout.

The theater opened in 1931 as one of three Warner Brothers buildings in California, designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca. It was built during an era when movie palaces were important community centers and grand architecture showed the power and prosperity of the film industry.

The theater has long served as a gathering place where locals came together for entertainment and performances of all kinds. Today, its ornate spaces with decorated ceilings and chandeliers continue to host diverse shows that bring the community together.

The building is large but laid out logically, so visitors can easily navigate between the main theater floor and the mezzanine areas without getting lost. Seating is split between the orchestra level and the balcony, giving people options depending on where they prefer to sit during a performance.

The original stage curtain shows a castle rising from the sea, matching the theater's original nickname as The Castle of Your Dreams. This artistic detail remains one of the few authentic elements that captures the spirit of the era when it first opened.

Location: Los Angeles

Architects: B. Marcus Priteca

Architectural style: Art Deco

Address: 478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90730

Website: http://warnergrand.org

GPS coordinates: 33.73861,-118.29139

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01