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Fremont Theater

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 28 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Traveller Description: Classic art deco and neon movie theater.
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Attraction type: Cinema
Address: San Luis Obispo, CA

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5 of 5 stars
Orcutt, CA
20 Sep 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

The murals and seating have long since been restored, the neon shines more brightly now than during the first "gas crisis" when they were temporarily darkened. The Fremont Theater remains a classic with big theater seating, sound and atmosphere. Add to that the theater's relatively new classics series which runs monthly. Theater managers are running through the decades showing films... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo, California
12 Aug 2005
1/7 found this review helpful

After living in San Luis Obispo for most of my life, The Fremont has lost its gleam during the day; which is why I highly recommend seeing it during the night hours, when the lights are beautiful, and light up the entire street. There is also an event downtown, the Trout About Downtown, around 25 Steelhead trout statues that were... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rohnert Park, California
27 Jan 2003
1/1 found this review helpful

Fifty years ago, was it the Fremont Theater? My sister and I played in the seats, crawled under the stage, and pulled on ropes and bags on other mysterious stuff hanging behind the curtains. Night after night we played and slowly absorbed the story of Alan and Gabby and Duke Mantee. Our father patiently cajoled and sometimes scolded the actors.... more

16 Dec 2002
3/5 found this review helpful

Some Movies just have to be seen on the large screen! San Luis Obispo's Fremont Theater is the place to see them. The Fremont takes you back to the days before home video when almost every weekend was spent at the local theater. Now equipped with surround sound and concessions to satisfy, the Fremont is a unique treat. more

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