Fremont Theater

The Fremont Theater is a movie theater and concert venue in San Luis Obispo with roughly 1,060 seats in its main auditorium for various events. The interior walls display detailed murals featuring nature and fantasy scenes created by the Heinsbergen Decorating Company.

The theater opened on May 29, 1942 with the film 'This Above All' and was visited by famous personalities including Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at its debut. It represents one of the final Streamline Moderne theaters designed by architect S. Charles Lee.

The venue shifted from a traditional cinema to a concert hall in 2017, becoming a key gathering place for live entertainment in San Luis Obispo. Visitors today experience music performances and cultural events that shape the community's social life.

The venue sits on Monterey Street with a box office on-site where visitors can purchase tickets and get current event information directly. Planning ahead is helpful since the schedule varies throughout the year and calling ahead allows you to check what performances are coming up.

The illuminated marquee and original design details remain carefully preserved, making this one of the best-kept examples of Streamline Moderne architecture from that era. Many visitors overlook just how detailed the decorative elements are when walking past the front facade.

Location: San Luis Obispo

Architects: S. Charles Lee

Official opening: May 29, 1942

Architectural style: Streamline Moderne

Address: 1025 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

GPS coordinates: 35.28196,-120.66059

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24