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Arlington Theatre Marquee, Santa Barbara
August 10 2020

Novel Locations: The Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara

During the summer of 1979, in the novel Life: part-time, (Chapter 22), there is a pivotal scene at Santa Barbara’s iconic movie house and concert hall, the Arlington Theatre. Built in 1931 on the Arlington Hotel’s former site, the theatre’s exterior and interior features many unique and often whimsical architectural elements.

Back in 1979, Santa Barbara was a small city with a beach-centric small-town vibe. Many restaurants, shops, theatres, and small clubs of that era are long gone. The iconic Arlington Theatre is still standing tall today on State Street between Victoria and Sola. In the 1970s, most of the downtown shops and restaurants closed by 10 pm every night. After a late movie or concert at the Arlington, there were few places nearby for a late dinner, snack, or drink. Today there is a vibrant Santa Barbara arts district culture surrounding the Arlington. 

Here are a few architectural images I photographed of the Arlington’s eclectic exterior. There are many photos of the theatre’s interior online. 

Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
Arlington Theatre Marquee, Santa Barbara
Arlington Theatre Compass, Santa Barbara
Entrance to the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
Tower above Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara
Front courtyard entrance to the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
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