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Anyone have any Drive-In theaters left in their states?

I loved those things. We would sit in the back of my uncle's truck and watch vampire flicks that would scare the bajeebers out of us. Good old days!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    yup in cali theres some :) i only know some in the bay area.

    i love them

    Capitol Drive-In

    3630 Hillcap Ave., San Jose | (408) 226-2251 | www.centurytheatres.com

    Prices: $6.25; $4.00 on Tuesdays

    Like many drive-ins, the all-season Capitol favors the blockbuster comedies and action flicks that do best on the big, big screen. And, oh, the screens! The Capitol sports not one, but six gigantic screens. This drive-in is great for extremely lazy people because the concession stand will deliver pizza right to your car. You won’t have to move a muscle (except to chew) for your whole double feature.

    Skyview Drive-in Theatre

    2260 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz | (408) 475-3405

    Prices: $6 for adults; free under 12

    The three most popular names for drive-ins are Starlight, Sunset and, you guessed it, Skyview. This two-screen theatre has been around for 55 years, which makes it the perfect host for the annual summer Nostalgia Night car show, where restored classics and people dressed in their rockabilly best give it that time warp vibe.

    Solano Drive-in

    1611 Solano Way, Concord | (925) 825-1951 | www.centurytheatres.com

    Prices: $6.25; $4 on Tuesdays

    Sadly, the Solano is only open in the summer, so the rest of the year the East Bay is drive-inless. Like many drive-ins, the Solano hosts a regular weekend swap meet. And while all the tables of used books, clothing and power tools are cleared away for the evening double features, a few items from the market are occasionally left behind. The two-screen theatre holds 800 cars, meaning only the biggest of the summer blockbusters are likely to be booked there.

    Lakeport Auto Movies

    52 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport | (707) 263-4215

    Prices: $15 a car for up to six people; $7.50 for a single person

    The Lakeport opened in 1975, far past the peak for drive-ins. But hey, maybe it takes a little longer to get the word up in Lake County, just north of Sonoma. Owner Margaret Reese opens the one-screen theatre for double features on weekends during the spring and fall and daily during the summer. The Lakeport usually draws a family crowd, particularly grandparents with grandchildren, but has the occasional group of rowdy drunken teenagers to bust the place up. “Sometimes I have to call the sheriff, but usually I can handle it myself,” says Reese. “I’m an older woman and I guess they respect that. Still, I’ve been called a lot of names.”

    Marysville Drive-In

    Chestnut Rd. and Erle Rd., Marysville (530) 743-2342 | www.syix.com/drivein

    Prices: $6 for adults; free under 12

    The Marysville Drive-In has been plagued with problems. Its opening night in 1966 was delayed for two weeks due to a fire caused by faulty popcorn machine wiring. Twenty years later the drive-in was flooded and, even more catastrophic, reels of Jewel of the Nile and Bad Medicine were forever warped by the four feet of standing water. But the owners must be doing something right, since this drive-in (just north of Sacramento) is not only still open, but thriving. If you’re planning on going to one of their weekend double features, check out the website first for that day’s “secret code,” which gets you discounts at the well-stocked snack bar.

    Red’s Crescent Drive-In

    2303 Elk Valley X Rd., Crescent City (707) 464-1813

    Prices: $7 a car for up to 10 people

    Okay, you’re probably never going to drive to Crescent City just to go to a drive-in. But it’s only seven bucks for up to 10 people, which rules. So, if you’re ever visiting Redwood National Park, or trying to lose the cops before crossing the border into Oregon, consider stopping off for a double feature at Red’s.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    None that I know of. The last one I recall watching at a drive-in was "Jeremiah Johnson" with Robert Redford - probably around 1974. A date took me... we didn't do much watching LOL Edit: I checked online to see if there are any here; the only one I found is in Auburn, Washington, which is about 30 miles from me.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yep, I know of two, one here in Northern Ohio, and the other on Rt, 60, near Pittsburg Pa.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yes,there one in franklin kentucky,which is about 30 minutes from where i live in bowling green,ky

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