The Beatles Play San Diego

Saturday, August 28, 1965. The Beatles motor down to the now-demolished Balboa Stadium in San Diego from their rented digs in L.A. They conduct a brief press conference, surrender to a civic ceremony or two, and perform (by most accounts) a fairly unremarkable show.

Immediately afterward, they head up the road. The next day, they meet with their idol, Elvis Presley.

Thanks to all who kindly made this non-profit site possible: Eyewitness Susan Barron, who graciously (and patiently) provided all the color photos she had taken that day, along with her ticket stub and "Beatle Day" button; KGTV Chief Photographer Lee Louis, who smuggled his 16mm rig into the San Diego show and had no reason other than pure generosity to share the results; the San Diego Historical Society, the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jerry G. Bishop, and the Don DeWolf estate.

Newspaper Photos

Courtesy of the San Diego Historical Society.

Newspaper Clippings

Courtesy of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Susan Barron's Photos

A remarkable series of previously unpublished snapshots.

Lee Louis' TV News Film

The veteran San Diego TV news cameraman captured much of the event, excerpted here in a 24-second, 2.9 MB QuickTime movie (.mov).

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