Vineland Drive-In

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Vineland Drive-In

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443 Vineland Ave, City of Industry, CA 91746

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"What's this place all about? Drive-in theaters peaked in the late-1940s and early-1950s with the rise of car culture and baby boomer excess. There were over 4,000 drive-ins in the U.S. in 1947 (compare that to a little under 6,000 movie theaters total in America today). But those numbers declined drastically in the 1970s during the real estate boom, making the vast swaths of land required for a drive-in more valuable than showing movies. Today, only a few hundred drive-ins persist, mostly as nostalgic anomalies. One of those anachronisms is the 65-year-old Vineland Drive-In, the only one of its kind remaining in Los Angeles County. Owned and operated by Pacific Theaters (the company behind the iconic ArcLight Theater chain, the Vineland Drive-In shows first-run features at the relatively reasonable price of $10 per person. What kinds of events can we see here? The one type of movie that probably kept even the few drive-ins left chugging for all these years have been horror movies. There's no real science behind why—maybe it's the close quarters that allow for comforting and reassuring cuddles during the gore-tastic slasher scenes—but drive-ins are always playing horror flicks. Vineland Drive-In is no exception; at the time of publication, half of the showings were horror movies or thrillers. How are the seats? Vineland Drive-In has lasted as long as it has partly because it was built right. The concrete in the lot is wavy, allowing for cars to angle themselves right at the screen, and avoiding obstructed views. Good for kids? Vineland often offers some kid-friendly fare, even if it's a revival of an older movie. But remember that drive-in movies cannot begin until after the sun has set, which might make for an evening that goes past bedtime. What—and who—do you think this is best for? Vineland Drive-In is perfect for getting out of the house for a Friday night outing with your partner. It's a safe way to be around people, but also in your own space." - Maxwell Williams

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Norma Corella

Google
I haven't been to the drive in and swap meet in years but I sure had a lot of memories there I am so glad its still opened... Please don't tear it down it's a great monument and it needs to be preserved unlike other drive in movie theaters that are no longer around... I lived not too far from there on Orange Blossom Ave and my parents took me there as a kid.. One day I will go back and visit I loved going to the swap meet every weekend 🥰 Oh and my parents took me to watch Scarface with Al Pacino back in 1983 There...

Richard Claudio

Google
Good place, you go look for some stuff. Get your stuff and chill. They have music, all kind of food. It's almost like the santa fe.Spring swap meat

Neil McFarlane

Google
$10 per *person* (not car) is a bit too pricey for the fairly small screens. It's a plus that you can bring your own snacks instead of paying concession stand prices though.

Joel Alesch

Google
Kind of ghetto but everyone was nice, patrons and employees. The projection is amazing. Cool that you can bring your own stuff and sit outside. We went on a Wednesday so pretty empty. I would go again!

Paloma Uribe

Google
Very fun experience. Spots are first come, first served. You get a double feature for one ticket. Concession food is available: drinks, popcorn, pizza, hot dogs, candy.

ASM DjJkg

Google
Did we have a great experience at Vineland Drive-In Theater ? Yes it was great family time. Friday we seen Bad Boys for Life but didn't stay to watch the Grudge because our Boys and Sunday we seen we watched Doolittle and Jumanji

Rogerio Rodriguez

Google
I really enjoy the violence swap meet it's an excellent place to shop very friendly vendors and excellent quality products 👍 👍

Charm Jou

Google
A lot of people here, place is very big, cheap and fun.

Liam P.

Yelp
My wife and I had enjoyed Vineland theatres for numerous films before they had "closed for the season"; we had discovered them sometime after covid, and it was fantastic to be able to go to a movie! The place was casually run by a bunch of kids and abuelitas, with a little concession room stocked with candies, drinks, and some random heated foods like nachos and hotdogs, I think even pretzels? Or maybe there was a pretzel machine, but it was off. It wasn't extravagant, but scratched an itch! We had so much fun. I never witnessed smokers or wrongdoing. I felt quite safe. Audio and video was hit or miss though, sometimes the audio was bad (enough to maybe complain...), but when you call the listed number, nobody would pick up. Still... this place was great if you got one of the better screens lol Clean restrooms, and staff made sure the place was taken care of. You can bring your own food and drinks!!!!!! Bring a blankie! Open up guys! I'd even be interested in like a monthly pass.

Hannah K.

Yelp
I miss this place SOOOOOOO MUCH! we saw Wolfwalkers and Mank here in 2020 and it was great. Just a drive in, no frills. Def wish they had had Dbl features but that's ok bc I know drive ins are going the way of the dodo... please come back!

Bluemickey 1.

Yelp
I buy my own food but I love going to the movies with my husband and kids and watch from our car

Jocelyn A.

Yelp
Called all week to no answer just to find out show times because their website is down and their insta page isn't updated. Just ti find out drive in has been shut down for 2 years this page should really reflect this!

Alexander M.

Yelp
So at one point they didn't let you in if you were a single parent with a bunch of kids . Apparently sickos was bringing kids there and not good things happened. Please the drinking and smoking got way out of hand . Fights were breaking out and a couple of murders along the years there . I grew up coming to this place I still go for the weekend swapmeet . But yeah it's will never be the same to many stupid people...

Yeru D.

Yelp
What happened come on please open drive in enjoyable great atmosphere viewable soundtrack

Nguyen T.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday night to watch "Everything Everywhere All At Once." The person working at the ticketing booth was quite friendly and helpful since this was our first time coming here and we needed to ask some questions to clarify. The movie was great and Screen 4 was clear. They also sell food but the nice thing is that you can bring your own food. Tickets are $10 for adult price and lower for ages 12 and younger. FYI please sure you have your headlights turned off during the movie!!

Sarah G.

Yelp
It's not the best cinematic experience BUT it is something different, relaxing, fun, cozy, and provides an intimate private experience in a public setting, which a conventional movie theatre cannot offer. It was $20 for me and my friend to enter in our car. We arrived around 45 minutes before the movie started and got the exact spot we wanted and there was NO LINE on a Friday night. So after we parked, we got out and walked over to the snack bar. The snack bar is very basic and rather pathetic looking. It doesn't hype up the drive-in experience at all--in fact, it detracts from the retro allure that could have been. They have several arcade machines completely covered in a tarp, so that's ugly. The person serving up the orders seemed bored and sad. The lady who rung up our order was cool as sh*t though! She seems invested in the experience. She's the type you want to have around if this is your business and you want a good reputation. There are some old movie theatre artifacts next to the snack bar checkout, too, which was unexpected and cool. But they kinda look like they were just thrown in without any thought about presentation. Enough about the snack bar. The actual screening left much to be desired as most of the movie was too dark to see. We saw a horror film called Men. A lot of horror films have dark scenes or scenes that take place in the dark. It was impossible to see what was going on in those scenes. We had to put two and two together with the context of having seen most of the lead up in the previous scenes. Anyways, it's probably not good for dark movies but I bet animated features look much better. Yes, masks are required to enter the snack bar. No, they aren't playing double features yet.

Ashley W.

Yelp
1st timers for a drive in last night on X mas Eve! No rain for us! Website answered most of our questions! https://www.vinelanddriveintheater.com/ Our movie Spiderman no way home started at 7pm so we got there early (@ 6:15) to check out the place and consession stand(inside the building towards the front after you pay for tickets). There are 3 screens they will guide you to which one and or just follow the screens when you drive in. Read the signs! Pay and go find your spot then check out the consession stands for snack, food and restroom or renting radios! The consession was small but had all you wanted at a regular movie theater for cheaper prices! But you can definitely bring your own food and drinks! Score!!(They don't check!) Restrooms are inside (did not check it out, so I can't tell you how clean it is but next time!) Can rent a radio if needed! (Ex: Tesla's) They tell you which station to tune into and you will hear they announce some important messages etc! Must pay exact cash or use card(they prefer due to covid) Parking wise You are on a bump, so you can park backwards (trunk facing screen or forwards) everyone can see the screen equally which was nice. Can also sit in front or next to your car as long as it's within your space. Wide enough to leave as well. Pet friendly ! ***Note! Crack a window so your windshield doesn't get frosty! Or else you may have to turn on your car and defrost in the middle of the movie! ***The metro does passby and there are bright lights due to the industrial area behind this specific screen but we weren't too bothered by it. ****When there are dark scenes very hard to see! **Do bring a flashlight or use your phone as your walking, be careful of the bumps or puddles after the rain! ** Beginning commercials/ads were only like 11 minutes or so. Announcer did tell us there was 2 end credits scenes(luckily they sped it up and we were out of there by 9:40pm) Will definitely come back next time Enjoyably and fun!

Brenda R.

Yelp
People smoking while families are watching the movie with their kids, it's like the staff didn't care.

Steph G.

Yelp
Well as you can imagine, it's probably been years if not decades anyone has actually been to the drive-in. And with the current Covid crisis, options are few and far between for new release movies. We were interested in a movie that wasn't going to be released on streaming for several weeks so we decided to try the drive-in theater. Although it was advertised at the gates open at 7:30 we arrived at that time and it seemed that there was already many cars in line to get in. It was a quick process to get the tickets which for Saturday night were $10 per person. We easily found the theater lot and was able to park with plenty of space between the cars around us. They have a concession stand on site and they only allow one person from each party at a time into the concession stand. So if you're traveling with your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend - one of you is going in. Everyone was super friendly at the concession stand including the cashier who was a riot. They had popcorn, hotdogs, nachos, candy but only bottled beverages no fountain drinks. We actually brought ours from the Circle K up the street because I prefer a fountain Coke. We also visited the restroom which was spotless. Again it's a few customers at a time for social distancing and the sweet lady at the front was so nice and helpful. We actually enjoyed our movie. You don't quite get the same cozy intimate space as you would in a regular theater or at home but quite honestly it was a nice experience overall. We opted to bring our own FM transistor radio that I actually purchased from Target for like 20 bucks. Don't forget the batteries. I just felt more comfortable using it versus running my car battery for an hour and a half. Although I did see the website say they had jumper cables. Getting out of the exit was simple overall but a little tricky at one point, as there was only some guidance with the movie lot attendants towards the one end of the lot and it was a right turn only. Overall, we definitely would come back. We live in South Orange County so it is far for us to visit and probably wouldn't frequent as often as we would like. But I recommend at least once take yourself or your family to try this experience. The drive-in theater might be the new normal for quite some time. Let's support this movie theater chain.

Darlene A.

Yelp
Found this drive in from google, I wanted to make sure the showing times were accurate so I gave them a call. But never got answered , there was an automated message of the showing times and I thought it'd be accurate . Turns out the showing times on the website is more accurate... Didn't get to watch the movie I wanted , but its nbd. Also, I tried to look for the AM radio through phone apps but it doesn't work soo, make sure you can use your car radio / bring ur own /rent their radio. Overall pretty good experience , it wasn't too crowded so we were able to park in a good spot. One thing that's kind of bothering is that they have rlly bright lights behind the projector screen.

Alex T.

Yelp
Perhaps the safest way to watch movies during covid is under the stars at the drive-in Vineland theaters. Last night, blumhouse pictures held a free screening of their releases on amazon with a double feature of nocturne and evil eye. If you don't know blumhouse pictures, they're basically known for producing horrors/thrillers. Not only did the screening come with tickets for two but also free sodas, candy and popcorn! Covid rules: Each car had to be a car length apart and everyone must remain in their cars during the movie. They play the movie on a huge projector screen and you tune into the radio at a specific frequency (they'll let you know at the entrance) to hear the sound. Tip: if you drive a hatchback or a suv, you can open up the back and lay down while you watch the movie. Bring blankets and pillows so you'll be more comfortable.

Stephanie F.

Yelp
One of my husband's biggest peeve with COVID-19 is not being able to go to the movie theaters. We are so glad drive-ins are coming back! Even better that our kids can tag along and sleep in the back seat instead of having to find someone to watch them at home. Admission is $10 per person. We've watched Palm Springs and My Spy so far since movie theaters became off-limits in LA. I know we could have just joined Hulu or Amazon Prime for a month for cheaper (or even free) and watch them at home, but for a movie theater lover like my husband the extra drive and cost is worth it. They have concessions and monitored bathrooms. They both have lines so be there early. The sun is usually setting by the time we finish paying and find our spot. We've been to both sides of the property, the setting sun wasn't an issue at all for either side. I will say that one of the screens to the left has the train tracks right next to it and the train does go by with the horns once or twice but hardly disruptive since you're listening to the movie through your radio inside the car. And yes, you will ideally keep your windows closed because you don't want to hear the train but more so to prevent random bugs from invading your space.

Marc L.

Yelp
Yelp Reviews: Quarantine Edition #19 If this is a typical drive-in experience, I might be Netflix and chillin' all the way through to 2021. I honestly can't remember the last time I went to a drive-in theater. I vaguely remember going at some point when I was in elementary school, but maybe that's just a false memory from watching a movie that just had a drive-in scene in the film. Regardless, I was filled with trepidation for my first drive-in movie since god knows ever because of one thing: The Yelp reviews. There are plenty of complimentary notes, but if you even do a little bit of digging, you'll see the rotten apples (tomatoes?) rise to the top. In particular, what Stephanie J. wrote earlier in August 2020 should give anyone pause. I am certainly no drive-in connoisseur but the prospect of fighting and clawing to get a spot in front of a screen with poor projection and tons of light pollution DOES NOT sound like a great time. I went on a Saturday night and wouldn't you know, my apprehension turned into a full on self-fulfilling prophecy. Driving in in separate cars, my group was here to watch The 800, a World War II epic set in Shanghai. Stuck in censorship hell by Xi Dada for over a year, the film was finally released this year and was a massive hit in China. When we found out it was getting a limited release Stateside, albeit a drive-in theater in the City of Industry, we came from near and far to witness this much buzzed about cinematic achievement... what could possibly go wrong? I really should've taken Stephanie J.'s warnings more seriously... it took ALMOST AN HOUR to get from the entrance on Vineland Avenue to the actual ticket kiosk. While The 800 was not the most popular film of the night, with The Tax Collector, Cut Throat City, and Bill & Ted Face the Music playing simultaneously on different screens, there was only ONE ENTRANCE to get into the complex! As I commented to a friend, it felt like we were refugees trying to crowd onto the final boat before the fall of a city. Take into account that you can't buy tickets ahead of time online AND the box office doesn't even open until 7:30 p.m. (only one hour before showtime), it shouldn't be a surprise at all that the evening was going to be quite the ordeal. Once I finally got to the ticket kiosk, bought my ticket for $10 (bring cash, it's much faster), and booked it to my assigned screen it was just 10 minutes before the movie was about to start. Out of sheer dumb luck I was able to rendezvous with my friends while they were showing trailers and settle in for our feature presentation... only to spend the next 30 minutes squinting at the fuzzy image projected onto the screen. You see, as is true for many Second World War films, much of The 800 takes place at night. That probably should've been part of our calculus when we decided to go to a drive-in to watch this movie, but the recognition of this reality did little to temper our disappointment. The film, a two and a half hour journey, was pretty good... but the film experience at Vineland Drive-in left MUCH to be desired. The sound, which is played through FM radio dial was just ok (depending on your car I suppose) and if you were wondering about WiFi, don't worry there is none. And if you wanted to hang out with your friends, masked up, in the open air... don't bother. Security roams the property telling people to put away their chairs, coolers, and picnic baskets and get back in their cars. I know it's important to be safe and follow regulations and all... but c'mon man! I didn't even get a chance to see what the concession stand or the restrooms were like because the time it would take between waiting in line and the movie starting was so tight. I will say that there are people set up outside the entrance of the drive-in selling hot dogs and water, like at a small town high school football game. That should say it all. If you absolutely MUST watch a movie on a bigger screen... ugh, just don't do it. At least don't do it here. I appreciate having options like this available during the current crisis, but this is not it son; this ain't the one. You're really better off ordering takeout and spending some quality time at home with loved ones... that way if you get screwed it'll at least be intentional.

Angela L.

Yelp
Watched Venom on a Sunday night. There weren't many cars present, so we were able to park at a good location! Locations are first come first serve and cars are parked in a tilt to see the screen better. Movies are said to start at a certain time, but the trailers give you an extra few minutes. Don't drive away too quickly after the movie ends. You will want to watch the post-credit scenes! Staff gave us a voucher for free popcorn but the best part of drive-in theaters is that you can bring your own snacks. Tickets are $10 per person. The car needs to have a radio to tune in with the movie. Radio phone apps don't work.

Sophia C.

Yelp
I have always enjoyed the drive-in and have to say its a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house during the pandemic. There has not been too much variety of movies to watch due to all thats going on but fortunately this weekend we found one we had not seen. We got there about 40 minutes early anticipating a line which was very short. We grabbed a good parking spot distanced away from others a parking space per their guidelines. Sound and picture quality was fair, and my son loves the fact you can bring in your own snacks. I did not go to the bathrooms or visit the snack bar but have read other reviews that say they are being well kept. Pricing is good at $10 per person for one movie, cheaper than the theatre. In the past you were able to see two movies for the admission fee but we were told to leave promptly after the movie. This might be new. Regardless, we enjoyed our movie night out. There was a small amount of ash in the sky, so those who have sensitivity take that into account with the current fires affecting air quality.

Michelle T.

Yelp
Given the uncertainties during this time, there aren't a lot of options for viewing new movies. You can pay $20 to her watch current movies in the comfort of your home. For some people, this is a great option, especially if you have kids or a large family. However, how often is it that you can go to the drive-in around Southern California? With drive-in movie theaters far and in between, we decided to take a little drive down to City Of Industry. Vineland Drive-In is conveniently located just off of the 605 freeway. Exit Valley Blvd and make your way toward Vineland. You'll turn into the lot and see the movie titles displayed on the marquee. Follow the road and then you'll come to a booth in which you will pay your entry fee of $10 per person. As you work your way toward the designated movie screen, you'll drive past the restrooms and the concession stand. The restrooms are open but the snack bar is closed due to the current outbreak or COVID-19. You are advised to leave one parking space between you and another vehicle. They highly encourage social distancing. Find the parking spot with a clear view of the screen and tune your radio to the station that will provide the audio for your movie. You must remain inside of your vehicle at all times. Some people backed their vehicles into the space if they had a hatchback. They pulled out their blankets and watch the movie while laying down, covered in blankets. I think that this is a great option for family movie night. A lot of kids haven't experienced a drive-in movie and it's one of the greatest all American experiences for any family. This is especially awesome for those who have a great sound system in their car. I really liked coming to the drive-in as it brought back memories from my childhood. We used to go to the drive-in as a family every Friday night when I was a kid. I'm so glad that we finally had a chance to come back and experience watching a movie away from the confines of our home.

Jackie A.

Yelp
This place is a ways away from home for me, but I still really like going out of my way to come here. We've never had any issues with sound (used the car radio) or the image, you're not in a physical theater so you're not going to get the perfect image. Regardless the place is great, when we've gone, there have only been about 2 or 3 other cars there. A plus is that you can bring your own food, so you don't have to pay concession prices AND if you have a dog that wants to go everywhere with you, they can come too!

Alice C.

Yelp
One nice drive in theater. No social distance restrictions anymore. Cars are parking next to each other. However, less cars or more spaced apart from mid and towards the back.

Joe Z.

Yelp
Are you looking for a nice outing during the lockdown? Look no further than Pacific Theaters Drive-In. Whether looking for a fun date spot or a family outing. This place has you covered.With limited venues open during the lockdown,it can be stressful staying locked up for weeks at a time. Why not a Drive -In movie? My ex- girlfriend had the genius idea of a drive-in movie for our second date. All the credit goes to her! Honestly, I didn't even know drive-in theatre's existed,anymore . Rain or shine, movies will play. With multiple movies playing in different lots. You can be sure to find a movie to your liking. You can find comedy on one screen and drama on another. The choice is yours. Getting in was a breeze, too. Multiple ticket booths are open, so the line moves quickly. Tickets are only $10 a person and you are allowed to bring your own snacks and drinks. There is a also a concession stand on the premises, with all the normal movie snacks, including beer. We chose the movie Capone. All the lots are huge with plenty of spaces. I'm surprised how many spaces were open. Parking was easy. It was such a fun evening. It was like the drive-in scene from the movie the outsiders. I felt like Ponyboy. The crowd was a mixed bag. Half dates/Half families . Surprisingly, no riff raff. The atmosphere was great. There are multiple restrooms for your convenience, but expect a line for the women's . All in all, it was a wonderful outing. I highly recommend. Sadly, the relationship didn't last but the memories of that magical night live on.

Lisa H.

Yelp
I never went to a Drive In Theater until last Night! My husband and I deserved to treat ourselves and it was so fun! They have rules which are understandable and easy to obey! The screen was so big and we got to sit in our own comfortable car and use our radio station to listen to the movie! There are 4 screens and they list the times on their website! It wasn't too crowded which was nice and the movie was awesome! We saw Moon Fall and it seems like they may have a second one down the road! Super stoked! The staff are awesome too, very helpful & kind! Bottom line, we will be back! Great first experience to something that you just don't see much anymore! Wish my first time had been when I was in love as a teen kid, lol but this was awesome too! Thanks for a great date night out!

Adeeva M.

Yelp
This was my first drive in movie experience, and it was great! It's $10 per person to see a movie. Went to see One Night in Miami. You can see the movies and times available on their website. You just park and turn to the designated radio station so you can hear the movie in your car. You can also bring your own portable radio if you're worried about running down your car battery. Since it's Covid they make sure each car has a parking space in between. They're strict about the social distancing and masks, which I appreciated. There's a concession stand and restroom on site. I didn't visit either, but it's an option. I brought my own snacks. Loved my experience, and will definitely be back. If you're tired of just being in the house, it's a nice and safe activity to do since everything is pretty much closed.

Jennifer S.

Yelp
I had a horrible experience in this drivein theater. I was not able to watch the movie because of bright lights next to the movie screen. I left early with disgust and felt like a victim. Shame shame on you top management for allowing this to happen. I took a photo of this disgusting bright lights.

Thea O.

Yelp
This review was going to be three stars because I initially thought the movie we were seeing was shot mainly at night, that when the mngmt ordered the film they didn't know that visually it was not a good choice for a drive thru movie. Well, no. Turns out the movie had plenty of scenes in daylight, we just literally couldn't see the movie. I don't know if it was a horrible projector or a bad projector+bad car placement, but there were literally scenes, multiple scenes, where I had no idea what was going on. Was the character tossing salad, painting their living room, or learning to play Go? No idea. A few times all I could literally see on screen was the vague shape of a face. On a positive note - when I can eventually stream the movie at home I'll be able to watch the movie for the first time twice!! Bring a radio and extra batteries!! They sell radios there for something like $20 The radio we brought didn't work when we got there, so we used my phone to access the drive thru's FM channel. Unfortunately there was a delay between the image and the sound. But that didn't end up being too distracting because I couldn't really see the people on the screen!!! Arrived 7:05 for a 7:45 Saturday show. No line to get in. Movie was on Screen 1. Plenty of parking spaces. This is not the screen with bright industrial lights behind it, so at least we were lucky that way. There was however the occasional distracting lights from cars driving by. A decent fence could fix that... Plus side - the concession stand seemed to have plenty of staff. Restrooms were fine. tldr: Not a good drive thru for people who are actually interested in the movie that is showing. If you just want to get out of the house, it's fine.

Brett M.

Yelp
This is the closest drive-in to me so I consider this my home turf of sorts. That said, it does need some work. The good parts: Tickets and concessions are cheap. As of this writing, tickets are $10 and the single size medium popcorn is $4. Not too shabby! The reasons: The picture quality is not great. I understand when this outdoor theater was constructed, cameras were not shooting 4K digital. So if you're going to see a newer movie that happens to have a lot of dark scenes, you're not going to be seeing much of anything at all. And another reason for that is: The light spillage. The businesses surrounding the theater keep floodlights shining all night. This spills onto the screen and in the "theater" area, keeping things from getting to a proper level of dark. In addition to the occasional train going by, the sound is also noticeably the worst of all the local drive-ins. There is usually white noise, and if you aren't in the right parking spot, you won't pick up the station at all! I understand the tickets are cheap for a reason but I would happily pay more if improvements were made. Other than that, the staff is tight. Now it's time for management to up the ante.

David C.

Yelp
Went to Vineland this past Sunday (8/9/2020) to watch The Tax Collector. Needed a big screen action flix for a change. The movie was just ok, but have to say Vineland has done pretty well under the circumstances. Organizing where/how cars parked would be the only recommendation, but not their fault. People just don't have any clue when it comes to common courtesy. So focused on where to park for the best view and not thinking about how they are blocking someone else's view or parking so close you can't get open your door comfortably. That aside, restroom control was on point. People monitoring masks and making sure they don't get too crowded. They were pretty clean as well. I didn't get any food this time around, but will do so next time now that my scouting trip is over. The food lines were being managed well also, so no problems getting popcorn or a snack on the next run. Funny how the best picture quality and sound are no longer the biggest issues with drive ins. At least Covid helps us appreciate the little things, like getting out of the house. Pro tip: clean your windshield before you go and make sure to take the ride with the best sound system to really get the theater experience. Taking your favorite adult beverage may not be encouraged, but they didn't really check either. Will take more pics next time also.

Jessica L.

Yelp
It just sucks we can't see new movies at the drive in everything change when Covid hit

Sally T.

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This is a really fun experience to try. I probably never would have come, if it hadn't been for covid. Reading others' Yelp reviews help set my expectations going in, so here are my pointers! - when you drive in, they will give you a radio station to tune in to for the audio - yes you can bring in your own food! :) - if you use the parking area correctly, you'll be able to angle your car for an unobstructed view - there are a few trains that go by during the movie - Sound will be fuzzy and staticky over fm radio - the attendants walk around to police car lights that are still on - It was $20 for the both of us for our Friday night movie Despite the sound challenges, being in our own car feels like having a private screening. I like talking during movies, and didn't have to worry about bothering others! Would come again!

Michelle Z.

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It was fun to get out of the house finally to watch a movie since this whole coronavirus thing started. We don't go to restaurants or places with lots of people, but staying in our car fit the bill. This also brought me back when we used to go to the drive in back in the day. For now, I would recommend this place to have a date night. What's even good is that you can bring dinner with you if you so choose, like a picnic

Judy G.

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I came here one with my friends back in high school and it wasn't as enjoyable because there was 5 of us in a sedan so it was hard to see from the back seat. But I came back here on a few date nights a few years ago and it's a great simple place for a date where I can talk as loud or laugh as much as I want to without disturbing other people. On weekends, it's packed but I love their cheap double feature prices!

Ann Q.

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Why did I ever go here again??? Oh yea, they have 4 theaters and used to allow back to back showings pre-covid. Now that double showings are no longer a thing I can't see any benefit of going to this drive-in anymore. Concession foods are worse than gas station convenience store food and severely overpriced, dare I say even more expensive than AMC or comparable theaters. The picture quality is so washed out too, even when there is minimal light pollution. I assume that likely has to do with lack of equipment upkeep. Restrooms were clean but stalls are tight. I was really disappointed in my last recent visit, will not be returning unless things improve drastically

Andy D.

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After going to see Frozen 2 at a drive-in in Morro Bay, I have been wanting to go to see another movie at a drive-in, so I dragged my boyfriend to see Knives Out at Vineland Drive-In. Overall, it was a fun experience and I would go back again, but there were some definite drawbacks. The price is nice at $10 per person, at least compared to regular theaters. And really, the drive-in is all about the experience. It's so nice to sit in your car, with the temperature set to your liking, and bringing your own food. The sound quality of the broadcast, and the picture quality were decent. The lighting conditions even at night make the appearance less than ideal - not the drive-in's fault, but all the light pollution in LA made the screen hard to see at times. The parking lot we were in had a weird long fence in the middle of it, so at first we parked behind it, and it was pretty far from the screen. Then we realized that there was an opening at the end and drove closer to the screen. The facilities (concessions/bathrooms) were generally clean but look a little run down. The area the drive in is located seems a little sketchy as well.

Rachel D.

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Probably my favorite movie-watching experience. Drive-ins are more casual and intimate. The best time to come is during the nighttime when it's darker, cooler, and more peaceful. I'd especially recommend this to anyone who owns a truck or knows someone who does! We brought out some sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets to make the truck bed more comfortable. Also grabbed some food from Alberto's down the street and it was probably the best cheap date I've ever had.

Eric H.

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This was my first drive-in movie theater experience and I have to say the idea of this especially during the pandemic is perfect! Yes I know drive-in theaters have been around since forever (actually since 1915 according to wiki). However over the years society preferred to go sit inside theaters for movies. But since the pandemic and movie theaters closing and with social distancing mandates in place, drive-in theaters are becoming popular once again and I think its a great idea! Perfect for social distancing and you get to enjoy the movies on a big projector. This drive-in theater has 4 huge screens all showing different movies. Everything is done in your car, except for the concession where you have to go in person. You drive up and buy tickets and you drive up to the screen and park in whichever spot you want and watch the movie from the comfort of your car. I can't comment on the concession stand because I did not use it on my visit there, but I know there is one and I'm sure they sell your standard movie food and candies. I think bringing your own food and snacks are better since you can bring in whatever you want and enjoy it in your car. The ticket booth took a bit of time, there were about 4 different ticket booths, but the movie times for 4 different movies were all at the same time so I suggest planning on getting here about 10-15 mins before the movie starts to allow for spending time waiting to buy tickets. Also I don't believe there were previews so don't bank on the hope that you'll have more time because of previews. The area to park your cars are angled a little uphill so that in the event that the lot is full and you're parked directly behind another vehicle, everyone is angled uphill so that you can still see the screen. I thought that this was a very smart layout instead of having the lot flat and not being able to see anything if you're parked behind a bigger vehicle. With that being said if you do have a lowered car you have to be very careful and aware of the hills and ditches so that you do not scrape your car! I went on a saturday night and it wasn't too packed, there were a couple cars, I'd say about 30-40 but there was still plenty of space to social distance. Tickets are $10 for ages 9 years old and up, $4 for ages 5 - 8, and under 4 years old is free. The one negative thing I do have to say is that you have to tune into a certain radio station to get the audio for the movie. With that being said either you have to keep your car on for the whole movie which can be up to 2 hours of having your car on, or just keep the battery on and hoping your car doesn't die, or turn your car off and on every so often. HOWEVER one thing I learned from this is that you can bring a portable radio if you have one to just avoid all of this and keep your car off and just have a battery operated radio to listen to the movie from! Wish I had known this but now I do so if you decide to go just bring a portable radio to avoid keeping your car on for 2 hrs or your battery dying! Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely go again, maybe even whenever the pandemic is over too! I'll just have to remember to bring a portable radio next time!

Sherry L.

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Great concept. $10 for up to 2 movies is a pretty great deal and I went on a Monday night and there were plenty of parking spots-- not crowded there at all! The screen quality was decent although the contrast and brightness could have been better, it was overall still good and didn't bother me too much. Now for the down sides... The place smells really bad and is very run down, as expected. The facilities could use some renovation or at the very least some cleaning. The concessions are still very pricey but they do have a wide range of snacks so I can appreciate that! The price to rent the radio is $10 but they require a $20 CASH deposit (they aren't allowed to take in anything else like ID's). My radio also died halfway through the movie but luckily the car next to us was blasting their radio. Overall a pretty cool experience, the only problem I just couldn't get over was the smell. It smelled the worst near the concession stand probably because the dumpsters are back there. Bring your own radio or speakers!

Jenny L.

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If you're looking for a fun night out with family, friends, or your significant other; I recommend checking this place out! It's still your typical movie night; but the fun part is getting to bring any foods you want, bringing a bunch of pillows and blankets, and just doing something different. We've gone twice and we brought pizza and Chick-fil-A, adding some chips and candy; it was so fun! Check out their website for movie showings, and the movies are current. The best part is that each screen gets two movies so you'll get to watch 2 movies for the price of $10.00! On weekends they will play the first movie again after the second movie. So if you want to catch a later showing you can. Be sure to check your car before you park and get comfortable-you need to make sure the radio reception can be found on your car. If you're too close the car may not be able to find the radio station for movie audio. There's always the option to rent a radio from them, but to save money, you can always bring your own if you don't want to use your car. Only downside is the screen is a little hard to see some times; I think it's depending on how dark it is at night but it could also be the projector.. overall still super fun! My family loved it so much that my cousins went back again 4 days later just to watch another movie! I'm sure we'll make a trip out there again when more movies are released.

Andrew T.

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Great price, has a concession stand, but it was impossible to see during dark scenes, and the radio signal felt pretty weak; the same radio I've used for other drive-ins couldn't pick up a strong signal, so the audio was distorted as well.

Diana E.

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I've been coming here for several years but with the pandemic I've been here quite a bit. I've never purchased anything at their concession stand but they have a small menu. I always bring my own food and snacks. You need to leave a car space between cars and wear your masks when you leave your vehicle. Make sure you know how to keep your radio on without having your car on, I always notice people trying to figure that out. Also know how to turn off your lights. Several people park and wait for the auto lights to turn off and its quite bothersome to the car in front, I speak from experience. In case your battery dies they offer to help, they always make an announcement at the end of the movie also to give you exit instructions.

Samantha H.

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The closest place for drive in movies. They used to have more movie options. The food has upgraded

Ernst M.

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My first ever drive in. The screen isn't as clear as I'd like it to be, but it's good enough. I'd like to know if there's an app you can use to listen to the movie rather than having your car on just for the radio for the whole movie. I'm just scared that my car will ran out of juice and I won't be able to go home. Haha I'd rather bring a powerbank and hook up my phone to some speakers. I tried downloading different apps but couldn't find the station. Perhaps you really just need a local radio station equipment. But the idea is cool. Close your windows. Laugh or cry or curse as loud as you want. I've seen some people who brought out chairs and sit outside their car.

Amber T.

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Came here to see Coming to America 2 and overall it was a nice experience. The way they did their concession was Covid safe and ideal for any movie theater. The service was good and everything flowed going in to see the movie to when it ended and was time to leave. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because of the movie screen. It was kinda old and at times it was hard to see some parts of the movie. Other than that, the experience was worth the drive.

Brianna D.

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I've been coming here for years with my family. Pre covid, we would bring beach chairs & sit outside beside our truck. Now with covid precautions, everyone must stay inside their vehicles and leave a car space in between yourself & the car next to you. If you need to use the bathroom or purchase at the snack bar you may but, YOU MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN DOING SO!!! We take our own snacks and drinks. It's fun and definitely worth it $10 per person, I suggest you take blankets and pillows if you really want to get comfy!

Joe G.

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This place is Terrible!!! Save your money, the picture quality is horrible and the lights from the surrounding businesses make it so that you can't see the damn movie! Went to see Spider Man and couldn't even see anything! The screen was Black the whole time, what a rip-off! They need to put up some sort of tarp or canvas around the gates to block out all of the light coming in. Until they fix this We wont be coming back here .

Lisa W.

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I actually have been here a few times and always had a problem. 3 stars for the following reasons: - Screen 2 : Audio had a lot of static. - Screen 4 : Picture was dark and couldn't see the faces of some of the actors. - Screen ? : Nearby lights from businesses were shining into our cars and obstructing our view.

Tanya R.

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Radio stations: 90.5, 105.7, 106.5 and 107.7 Admission: $9.75/pp 2 movie showings (sometimes it's just one feature) Long wait to get in when they open. We've been in line for 30 mins and only half way towards the pay booth. Lots of open parking spaces. People need to turn their head lights OFF (use your parking lights!!) as they drive in. Bring your own snacks and drinks and lounge. Restrooms are clean and concession stands are available. Lots of privacy lol

Ing R.

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love this place...nevwr been to a drive in before and it was a great experience. It became a place whwre we can enjoy movies during the time where we need to social distance. Thank you for getting us through the uncertainty of covid crisis

Jessica R.

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Extremely disorganized no signs anywhere no one tells you what to do. I'm here on a Saturday night and there's only 3 employees for over 300 cars Do not come here, make the drive and go to the Roadium in Gardena. Super organized and better setting!!!

Princess M.

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Pretty empty now due to streaming and theaters but I enjoyed the experience. Made me wish i was around when drive ins were poppin. They didn't have much food to choose from and the nachos were cold, we were on a time crunch so we couldn't get food else where. My friend couldn't stop laughing it was funny to me. He was laughing at the movie and i was laughing at him. :) we saw everything, everyone, all at once. Weird a** movie.

411 Y.

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What a fun night with fiancé and family (including our mini chihuahua ). It's like going glamping but your watching a movie. Don't have high expectations for video and audio quality,,, important your vehicle will need an FM radio for movie audio. If not radios are available for purchase in the snack bar. 1, Use the restroom before you go here 2, Stop by your favorite burger or pizza joint for food 3, Arrive 30 mins early 4, Enjoy covid free evenings with your family *no lawn chair seating at this time General Admission ( 9 years old and up) $10 Children ( Ages 5-8 ) $4 Children under the age of 5 free *You are allowed to bring in your dog. So we did