In interviews with the times, owners of driveins in california. Craig deman traveled across the united states taking mesmerizing pictures of abandoned drivein movie theaters. The theater offers current movies and has great mexican food at their. Please enjoy our comprehensive list of all the drivein movie theaters in california. Heres what phoenix drivein theaters are showing this weekend while movie theaters are closed to slow the spread of. By the end of the 1940s, florida had about 20 driveins operating throughout the state. Mar 30, 2020 the bills family get comfortable in the back of their truck, with temperatures in the low 30s, before the movie onward starts at the basin drive in in mount pleasant, utah, on march 27, 2020. Paramount drive in theatres, paramount, california its paramount that you hop in the car and take a trip to this drive in asap. Aug 06, 2017 southern california has only a handful of drive in movie theaters left. Jun 30, 2017 my boyfriend and i had recently moved to california when we heard from our landlord that we just had to see a drive in movie at this theater. Moviegoers attending driveins during the pandemicfinding. Pacific theatres is owned by the decurion corporation which also owns arclight cinemas. Fruitridge drivein in sacramento, ca cinema treasures. The family of gerry herringer, owner of the cottage view drivein in cottage grove, minn.
Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. If youre down for a drivein road trip, check out these other theaters in southern california. The drivein movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown. The capitol 6 drivein theaters show six separate double. Amc orange 30 orange, california 92868 amc theatres. The drivein movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue. California s first drive in movie theater opened in june of 1938 there were less than 15 auto theaters in all of america at that point. West wind drivein is your sacramento destination for a fun, oneofakind moviegoing experience. You can bring your own food, talk as much as you want, and pay less than you do at a regular movie theater. Drive ins are generally cheaper than movie theaters, often show double features, and let you bring your own food. Florida got off to an early start as a drivein movie state back in february of 1938, opening one of americas first drivein theaters in miami. National drive in movie day is observed each year on june 6, which is the anniversary of the opening of park in theaters, the first patented drive in movie theater. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
Century 14 vallejo movie times showtimes and tickets. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. With these best choices, the drive in experience is holding on. Hightech movie theaters are all the rage, but its hard to beat an old school drive in. During uncertain times like these, visiting the drivein and enjoying a movie with the family delivers a muchneeded sense of normalcy. The drivein theater features two large outdoor movie screens and is only about thirty minutes away from fresno in madera, california. A drivein movie theater in northern california has re. Not to be confused with the aforementioned san jose location, this theater also allows viewers from a different part of the state a few hours of family fun for only.
With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive in theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. The santee drivein in san diegos east county shows movies in digital format on its two screens. Digital projection clouds the picture for drivein movie. Movie theaters in california showing 1 30 of 712 open movie theaters all theaters 2,895 open 712 showing movies 615 closed 2,183 demolished 1,218 restoring 16 renovating 35. A drivein theater or drivein cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles.
In 2008, it sold its store locations in san diego to reading cinemas. Drivein movie theaters see resurgence during coronavirus thehill. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. By far the best drivein theater in southern california.
Mar 20, 2020 the drive in movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue. Family drive in theatre in stephens city is a two screen classic drive in theatre serving the washington, dc metro area. As a result of the covid19 corona virus pandemic, paramount drive in theatres will be closed temporarily. If youre down for a drive in road trip, check out these other theaters in southern california. Movie theaters in california showing 1 30 of 712 open movie theaters all theaters 2,895. The fruitridge drivein had a unique feature, heated speakers.
Of all the remaining drive in theaters in california, the madera drive in is the oldest in the entire state. The twoscreen theater is in paramount near the 105 freeway. Mar 25, 2020 while most drive in theaters open for the summer, some of their owners have decided to get an early start this year to provide families an escape insulated by their cars during the pandemic, as. There is a surprisingly large amount of functioning drive in theaters in new york. Drivein movie theaters see resurgence during coronavirus. And less than ten years later, the number of florida drive ins had boomed. Drivein movie theaters may no longer be dotting the american landscape, but the good times and cozy feelings we expect from seeing a movie from the comfort of. Abandoned drivein movie theaters across america cnn travel. Mar 27, 2020 darkened by coronavirus, drive in movie theaters hope to reopen fans from glenmont to malta and beyond hoping for movies, ice cream to break up isolation. Apr 29, 2016 the west wind is the largest drive in theater chain in the world so they must know what theyre doing. With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drivein theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity.
It operates seasonally from march thru december, offering family entertainment, double features, events with digital sound and projection. Drivein movie theaters are seeing an uptick in business across the country as audiences practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Less than fifteen outdoor drivein movie theaters existed in the entire united states at that time. Darkened by coronavirus, drivein movie theaters hope to reopen. Cars take their places before a movie at paramount drivein on tuesday. Hightech movie theaters are all the rage, but its hard to beat an old school drivein. This san diego expatriate had never seen such a feature at driveins and was a very welcome treat on cool sacramento winter nights. The skyline has been holding down the desert movie crowd in barstow since. There is a surprisingly large amount of functioning drivein theaters in new york. Ok, not asap, but as soon as a new movie hits theaters. West wind drivein is your concord destination for a fun, oneofakind moviegoing experience. Drivein cinema california, outdoor movie theaters in ca vineland.
Darkened by coronavirus, drivein movie theaters hope to reopen fans from glenmont to malta and beyond hoping for movies, ice cream to break up isolation. This location in santa barbara is one of the most recent additions to their family of theaters. Just like their other locations, it captures the oldtime feel of what you expect a drivein to be. Amid coronavirus outbreak, drivein theaters unexpectedly. West wind drivein is your concord destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. Some driveins have small playgrounds for children and a few picnic tables or benches. Top drivein movie theaters in california ticket snipers. Jul 18, 2011 drive in movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. An additional fortythree drivein theaters opened throughout the state during the following ten years, leading california to become of the countrys leading states for driveins. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. For the latest at the paramount drive in, check their showings online or on facebook. Converting his only remaining theater would cost herringer. As movie theaters across the country are forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, a triedandtrue alternative is emerging in their place.
Jul, 2018 drive in theaters celebrate 85 years of outdoor cinema. The capitol 6 drive in theaters show six separate double features every night on each of its six screens. Drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle. Mar 19, 2020 drive in theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle drive in theaters. A complete and up to date directory of all drivein movie theaters currently in operation with descriptions of each to include directions, admission prices, rules for visiting and more. Sadly, the majority of these outdoor movie venues have since closed. Remember double features, staying up late watching movies in your jammies under the stars, tubs of popcorn from the snack bar, and, as the night wore on, crawling into the pile of blankets mom brought. The family of gerry herringer, owner of the cottage view drive in in cottage grove, minn. The bills family get comfortable in the back of their truck, with temperatures in the low 30s, before the movie onward starts at the basin drive in in mount pleasant, utah, on march 27, 2020. Florida got off to an early start as a drive in movie state back in february of 1938, opening one of americas first drive in theaters in miami. While most drivein theaters open for the summer, some of their owners have decided to get an early start this year to provide families an escape insulated by their cars during the pandemic, as. This summer, try to find one near you for a cinematic experience that is truly unique in california. Mar 18, 2020 drive in movie theaters are seeing an uptick in business across the country as audiences practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
National drivein movie day is observed each year on june 6, which is the anniversary of the opening of parkin theaters, the first patented drivein movie theater. The drivein movie theater may be just the cure for. My boyfriend and i had recently moved to california when we heard from our landlord that we just had to see a drivein movie at this theater. West wind sacramento drivein movie theater in sacramento. While there are some 400 driveins in the nation, southern california has only a handful left. Drivein theaters celebrate 85 years of outdoor cinema.
By the end of the 1940s, florida had about 20 drive ins operating throughout the state. Heres your summer guide to socals drivein movie theaters. Within just ten years, another 43 drive ins had opened and california was on its way to becoming one of the top drive in movie states. Jul 05, 2018 less than fifteen outdoor drivein movie theaters existed in the entire united states at that time. The best drivein theater options in southern california. Best 3 drive in movie theaters in vacaville, ca with. Vineland is a multiple screen drivein movie theatre with snack bar located in city of industry ca, checkout our drivein theater show times, schedule. Family fun at the drivein movie theater popsicle blog.
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Darkened by coronavirus, drivein movie theaters hope to. Mar 29, 2020 the drive in theater features two large outdoor movie screens and is only about thirty minutes away from fresno in madera, california. A new drivein movie theater in hays county opens friday, and the 33yearold owner hopes to give younger audiences the same experiences he had when he discovered a drivein in his teens. Michael ray, 11, watches a trailer before a movie at the paramount drive in on tuesday night. Affixed to the speaker you would hang from your car window was a small electric heater. Jun 27, 2014 drivein movie theaters may no longer be dotting the american landscape, but the good times and cozy feelings we expect from seeing a movie from the comfort of our car is still around, and the. Best drivein movie theaters in southern california cbs. We chose hiway as our favorite due to the fact that they hold occasional film festivals, play a great mix of new and old films and they have a sense of humor with their marquee sign out of season. Oct 12, 2018 a new drive in movie theater in hays county opens friday, and the 33yearold owner hopes to give younger audiences the same experiences he had when he discovered a drive in in his teens. New drivein movie theater aims to capture young, family. Also included the history of driveins, and tips for visiting. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival chicago tribune.