Everything we know and dont about ca businesses opening friday. Some drive in movie theaters are making a comeback and reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. However, it shows firstrun movies and is the only drivein movie theater in its area. Originally opening as a single screen drivein movie theater back in 1958, the santee drivein is still thriving in the san diego area. In santee and south bay, there exists a piece of americana that time almost forgot, the drivein movie theatre. On magnolia between first and third inside the mall. West wind solano 2drivein 1611 solano way concord, ca 94520. No place in the usa can match californias movie history. An addition movie screen was acquired by the drivein during the 1960s, making the santee a twin drivein. San francisco kgo movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic,but some bay area drivein theaters are reopening. Kings drive in theatre is one of the smaller drive in movie theaters in california, having only a single screen. The capitol drivein in san jose, the solano drivein in concord and the.
South bay drivein 2170 coronado ave imperial beach, ca 92154 the southbay driveins motto is, where cinema meets the sea. Become a free loopnet member to search hundreds of thousands of theaters for sale and other commercial properties for sale and for lease throughout the u. People watch a movie on one of the six screens at the west wind capital drive in theater in san jose, calif. Drivein movie theaters in california drivein movie. You can find your local drivein movie theater and more information here. The best bay area retro movie theaters for watching old movies. Drivein movie theaters open in the bay area kcbs 740am. Mar 16, 2020 officials in six san francisco bay area counties issued a shelter in place mandate on monday affecting nearly 7 million people, including the city of san francisco itself. With the skyview drive in on the edge of santa cruz closing last year to make room for a medical facility, now there are only two.
If youre the type that likes to talk during a movie eh hem, like me, then a drivein movie theater is definitely your jam. Kings drivein theatre is one of the smaller drivein movie theaters in california, having only a single screen. Bay area drivein movie theaters reopen with new rules kron4. Near the san francisco bay area is the burlingame drivein theatre in, yes, burlingame. California drive in theaters 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. These 18 californian drivein movie theaters need to be on your bucket list, but should take. These bay area drivein movie theaters are reopening. Drivein movie theaters reopen in bay area with new rules amid.
Aug 01, 2008 at least 35 drive in theaters have operated in bay area history. Check out these bay area drivein theaters while you still can. Jul 17, 2017 luckily, the bay area has a number of vintage theaters and movie palaces where you can take a trip back in time. Few people realize that there are more driveins still in operation that what they think. Luckily, the bay area has a number of vintage theaters and movie palaces where you can take a trip back in time. Drivein movie theaters reopen in bay area with new rules. The drivein is open seven days a week, and only accepts cash at the ticket booth and concession stand. Amc bay street 16 emeryville the place does have a bar, albeit an overpriced one, going for it, and some suburbanstyle amenities outside the theater in the bay street shopping complex. West wind capitol drivein movie theater in san jose, ca. Thompson was a frequent visitor to the geneva drivein, and wrote of his experiences there. Drivein movie theaters reopen in bay area by chris ellis may 5, 2020, 12. Get movie theaters listings phone numbers, driving directions, business addresses, maps and more.
National gofundme drive to benefit 3 sf movie theaters. These bay area drivein movie theaters are reopening sfgate. May 06, 2020 san francisco kgo movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic,but some bay area drive in theaters are reopening. West wind solano drivein movie theater in concord, ca. Top drive in movie theaters in california the drivein movie theater may have reached its peak in the 1960s, but it still remains as one of the most classic california date night activities ever. West wind drivein and public market will reopen theaters located in concord, san jose and sacramento.
Drivein theaters land starring role in covid19 movie. Throw in a milkshake, popcorn, and perfect summer weather, and youll have a cinematic experience that tops the sit down theaters we are accustomed to today. Rolling back the decades at the bay areas drivein theaters on the way to the movies in his pickup, aaron roofener decided to stop and pick up a fulllength couch that he spotted on a street. With the skyview drivein on the edge of santa cruz closing last year to make room for a medical facility, now there are only two. May 26, 2017 if youre the type that likes to talk during a movie eh hem, like me, then a drivein movie theater is definitely your jam. Movie theaters might still be closed, but some drivein movie theaters are seeing a resurgence amid the push for continued social distancing. Burlingame drivein theatre demolished burlingame, ca photo by. May 11, 2017 the balboa theatre pulled from the jaws of closure in 20, after a successful fundraiser allowed it to upgrade its projection and audio capabilities, the 91yearold theater is still a 91year. May 07, 2020 drive in movie theaters are opening up around the bay area. The geneva drivein was one of the most celebrated driveins in the san francisco bay area and had a car capacity for 771.
Rick moranis returns for shrunk, guy ritchie to direct aladdin sequel. Apr 09, 2020 originally opening as a single screen drivein movie theater back in 1958, the santee drivein is still thriving in the san diego area. Rolling back the decades at the bay areas drivein theaters. Drivein movie theaters making a comeback during covid19. Drivein movie theatres san diego forum tripadvisor. With multiple screens, stateoftheart projectors, and san diegos average 70 degree weather, these theaters offer the perfect night for families, cheap first dates, or for longtime lovers looking to rekindle their youth. One way to still be entertained is drivein movie theaters. Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic and resulting closures. At least 35 drivein theaters have operated in bay area history.
Newsom provides clues to whats opening next in california sf summer. Drivein movie theaters remain open around california. You can find your local drive in movie theater and more information here. Starlite drivein opening thu, apr 19, 1951 31 the birmingham news birmingham, alabama posted on july 21, 2019 article. Find movie theaters listings in san francisco, california. The west wind drive in opened up their san jose and concord locations on monday but with new, struck rules for attendees. Customers wait for the start of a movie at the tkstarlite drivein theater on september 28, 20 in neligh, nebraska. Everything we know and dont about ca businesses opening. Rick moranis returns for shrunk, guy ritchie to direct aladdin sequel and more. The capitol drive in in san jose, the solano drive in in concord and the.
May 06, 2020 the news comes as a modified shelter in place order loosened restrictions on a number of bay area storefronts monday, allowing outdoor businesses like flea markets, car washes, plant nurseries and. Drivein movie theaters reopen in bay area sf station. May 05, 2020 drive in movie theaters reopen in bay area by chris ellis may 5, 2020, 12. Stanford theatre palo alto when it opened its doors back in 1925, the stanford theatre screened hollywoods most important movies on their first release, and palo altans flocked here to see them. The opening movie was vaughn monroe in singing guns. In order to display showtimes, please select a nearby theatre.
South bay drive in 2170 coronado ave imperial beach, ca 92154 the southbay drive in s motto is, where cinema meets the sea. In the bay area, these classic movie theaters preserve something of the original moviegoing experience and remind us of the magic of film. Drivein theaters land starring role in covid19 movie era. 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. I recall reading an ariticle in a travel magazine a couple years ago about how there are. Within just ten years, another 43 driveins had opened and california was on its way to becoming one of the top drivein movie states. People watch a movie on one of the six screens at the west wind capital drivein theater in san jose, calif. Geneva 4 drivein in daly city, ca cinema treasures. Drivein theaters land starring role in covid19 moviegoing. See current and upcoming attractions, pictures, snack bar menu, and swap meet information. California drivein theaters californias first drivein 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 san jose destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. In santee and south bay, there exists a piece of americana that time almost forgot, the drive in movie theatre. Drivein movie theaters remain open around california during.
Movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic,but some bay area drivein theaters are reopening. Directory and interactive maps of adult theaters across the nation including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. Simply roll up the windows and chatter away while you watch. They produce one play per year, typically a musical performed on weekends, may through june or july. Modernday film was born here, nurtured, and transformed into the blockbusters of today. The best bay area drivein movie theaters for date night. Officials in six san francisco bay area counties issued a shelterinplace mandate on monday affecting nearly 7 million people, including the city of san francisco itself. They claim to have the best digital picture of any drivein. Welcome to the south bay drive in theatre website, a multiple screen drivein located in san diego ca. The mountain play is a san francisco bay area favorite held in a natural amphitheater, making it a perfect todo during summer nights. Welcome to the south bay drive in theatre website, a multiple screen drive in located in san diego ca.
May 05, 2020 movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic,but some bay area drive in theaters are reopening. National gofundme drive to benefit 3 sf movie theaters during coronavirus shutdown g. Drivein movie theaters are opening up around the bay area. Moviegoers will have to plan ahead and make their own popcorn as snack bars remain closed at westwind drivein theaters that are now open in. However, it shows firstrun movies and is the only drive in movie theater in its area. There are 17 drivein movie theaters still operating in california. The ultimate guide to movie theatres and drive ins in the usa and canada. Most have closed here in the bay area, but there are still a couple around and its a great source of entertainment during times of social distancing. You can also lay the seats down flat, throw a couple of pillows and a blanket over them, and pop the trunk while you watch a flick at the solano drivein. The west wind drivein opened up their san jose and concord locations on monday but with new, struck rules for attendees. The one in the south bay area is called the south bay triple drivein and it has three screen hence triple. Movie theaters in california showing 1 30 of 712 open movie theaters all theaters 2,904 open 712 showing movies 615 closed 2,192 demolished 1,220 restoring 16 renovating 35. Mar 19, 2020 one way to still be entertained is drive in movie theaters. Browse all of loopnets theater listings and other commercial real estate including land, multifamily apartments, retail and office buildings, industrial property, hotels and motels, shopping centers and much more.
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