La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas

A photo and information about the historic La Paloma Theater in the Southern California coastal city of Encinitas.

Copyright © Kathleen Walling Fry

Facts About La Paloma Theatre
- Built in 1927 and 1928
- 540 seats
- Spanish Colonial style building
- Architect was Edward J. Baum
- Builder was Frank E. Brown
- Originally it was primarily a silent movie house but the grand opening on February 11, 1928 freatured one of the first talking movies shown in the area: "The Cohens and Kelleys in Paris". Actress Mary Pickford attended the grand opening.
- Theater is used today for movies, concerts, and stage shows and there is a live performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show almost every Friday at midnight.

La Paloma Theatre - Official Web Site
471 South Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, California 92024
Phone: 760-436-57747

See also
Other Attractions in Encinitas
Encinitas Travel Guide
California for Visitors