I too have great memories of The Strand. Back in the late 60’s and early 70’s I lived in Ocean Beach and The Strand was the only theater we ever went to. I especially remember seeing the classic surf flick “Endless Summer”. The theater was nothing fancy, but was a definite focal point in the town where the only other indoor entertainment was the bowling alley. I recognized Newport street in the movie “Almost Famous” too. Having been back to OB a few times in recent years, I’m always delighted to find that it has barely changed at all since the hippie/surfer/sailor days of the 1960’s.
I too have great memories of The Strand. Back in the late 60’s and early 70’s I lived in Ocean Beach and The Strand was the only theater we ever went to. I especially remember seeing the classic surf flick “Endless Summer”. The theater was nothing fancy, but was a definite focal point in the town where the only other indoor entertainment was the bowling alley. I recognized Newport street in the movie “Almost Famous” too. Having been back to OB a few times in recent years, I’m always delighted to find that it has barely changed at all since the hippie/surfer/sailor days of the 1960’s.