West Wind Capitol Drive-In

I love coming here! It's so affordable you can bring the whole family! So much nostalgia from my youth. Of course the sound and picture isn't the same as the walk-in movie theater but it's about the whole experience. You can wear your pajamas and bring blankets and get all snuggly as you enjoy your movie! You can bring chairs and sit outside of your vehicle if you want. The popcorn is delicious! Just make sure that your windshield is freshly washed so you can actually see the movie through it. Make sure you have a good battery in your car too because you will be listening to the movie through your car radio. No more speakers that hang on your window. I think all kids should have this experience! It's great family fun!

Such a cute drive in movie theater! They have bathrooms, food, and lots of big parking spots. You tune your car into the station on the radio to hear the sound (it's on the receipt). Highly recommend, so much fun for such a good price.

Review 2: My experience at the West Wind Flea Market was very disappointing and disheartening. When I arrived around 9 a.m., another vendor and I entered through the drive-in area to pay for our spots. We asked the staff member at the front about the situation and whether there were still vendors and attendees inside. He told us that there were still people inside, but what he didn’t mention was that many of the vendors were already packing up and leaving. What made this experience worse was the lack of honesty and transparency. The staff clearly knew that vendors were leaving and that there were barely any attendees due to the rain that morning. Despite that, they still charged us the $25 vendor fee with no refund option. If they had been upfront about the situation, we could have made an informed decision before paying. Instead, the experience came across as misleading and inconsiderate—especially for small vendors who rely on these events to make a living. It was frustrating to see how poorly the situation was handled. If management knows that weather conditions are affecting attendance and that vendors are packing up early, they should communicate that clearly before taking payments. Overall, the West Wind Flea Market needs stronger leadership and a fairer system for vendors. The way things were handled felt dismissive and unprofessional. Vendors deserve honesty, respect, and fair treatment—none of which were reflected in this experience. Review 1: Not sure where to start, but here we go! Compared to the West Wind market in Oakland, the San Jose location definitely feels more lively and vibrant. I’ve been to both, and I can confidently say the San Jose spot feels safer and more active. However, my biggest issue is with the management. They come across as overly strict and uptight, which really takes away from the overall experience. It kills the vibe and makes the place feel unwelcoming. Unfortunately, because of that, I wouldn’t come back—and I wouldn’t recommend it to others either.

As with all movie experiences, the food is way too expensive. At Capitol, they have now got questions for you when you arrive, "are you part of our rewards club?" "Would you like to buy popcorn or candy?", in some ways they seem to be struggling. My 3 <13 year old kids wanted to go to the drive in, so I looked what was playing. Anaconda was the only non R rated move playing. So we want. It was a good experience, but I wonder how long Capitol can last with 10 cars at each movie on a Friday night. Maybe they were just waiting for a later show.

We came to watch Lilo & Stitch, which should have been a fun night out, but it turned into something really unsettling. My boyfriend went to grab a radio from the concession stand like we always do, and when he came back, he told me he saw three rats outside. I was shocked but not too alarmed since we’ve never had issues here before. We usually buy snacks, but this time we brought our own food. After the movie, I really needed to use the restroom. I parked the car and asked him to come with me because I get squeamish around rodents. As soon as I walked in, I heard scattering noises and then saw a rat running across the floor. I asked him to carry me because I was so freaked out. Then we saw three more rats in the trash just hanging out. They were big, and there were even baby rats. That made it clear the place is infested. It’s really concerning because this is where kids come and where they serve food. All the doors were wide open, so the rats can easily get inside. We thought about telling the staff, but we had a feeling they already knew. I honestly hope they shut it down and fumigate. This is a serious health issue and not something to ignore.

This was our first experience at a Drive In Theatre. The picture was clear and the FM radio based audio system worked great. We had no problems getting a good spot. We stayed in the car but other families setup chairs or opened up their mini vans and watched from the back. Make sure you have a well charged battery as we saw a few people who needed a jump after perhaps running their heaters in the car too long.

Love the drive ins, we recently went to see Stitch. We always have a great time, the food at the snack bar is good. I enjoy going and spending time with my friends and family when we go. We also caught Debris coming from space and I caught the coolest picture!

I’m level-setting my expectations a bit because this is a drive-in vs. a full theater. Experience was great for a drive-in! Not crowded, no issues finding a spot or tuning into the audio, good popcorn. Cons: There were no soft drinks when I went! I feel like that should be posted. Also, don’t look down too much 😂😅 The best part about a drive in movie is the ability to relax in your car/hang out with partner while getting some fresh air. This location delivers on that promise. Just keep in mind that you’re outside AND in San Jose…so there’s ~nature~ and some highway lights in the background. Obviously, drive ins in the middle of nowhere are elite, but beggars can’t be choosers!

Amazing place to come with family and great staff! Great way to enjoy the sun now Always clean I come from Salinas just to enjoy the movies here

Meh. This place was ok. I know it doubles as a flea market, but the ground was so littered in places. The toilets in the women's washroom were all clogged and gross and the movie was suppose to start at 9 and didn't start until 9:15 AFTER my mom had to ask why the movie hadn't started yet. Overall fun for the nostalgia, but I won't be back. Doesn't seem like they take care of the facilities too well. PS it is VERY distracting when cars join the movie 45 minutes after it has started. The glare from the lights on the screen is blinding and makes the movie hard to see.

Loved it! Best movie experience I've ever had. I need to take my friends next time! Next time I'll probably buy a tiny radio so I can turn my car off completely. There was a car before me that had the motor off but had the radio and lights on and his car needed a jump.

Very fun experience! First time doing a drive-in movie. Surprisingly cheap, ONLY $6 per person on Tuesdays! It was raining and we were still able to enjoy the movie. Definitely will be coming back again!

My husband and I have been her dozens of times. It's always an exceptional experience at the movies. Previously we have ordered the same food at the concession stand and loved it! We were shocked how good the tacos came out. Sadly this time we had Michelle make our tacos and they didn't turn out well. For $18 you would expect warm meat and tortillas, I don't know if she just rushed through the process but the food way cold and there were more onions than usual. Overall not the best experience. In the future I will probably only order this when I see the right staff working.

Fun event for the family. Unfortunately, a lot of young kids go there to smoke weed throughout the movie which is annoying. Especially when you have kids with you. Zero enforcement when it comes to that. Also, the drive in is directly below the flight path to the San Jose airport. So you basically get a commercial jet fly directly above you about every 15 minutes during the movie.

Customer service was so outstanding! The managers Kevin and Savio helped me decide what to eat cause i couldn't decide hahaha! the churro was AMAZING!!! The service here was so great and the food was so good i would recommend! 10/10

Been coming here for several years now since it's the only drive-in theater nearby. The radio stations and screen are pretty consistent. The only inconvenience is the train tracks right behind the screens and gets pretty loud. Depending on your screen location it might be really bright in the background. Fortunately it's not consistently running in the background and only once in a while. The parking area has hills so you can be elevated for a better view. Concessions area: it's a little bit of a walk to get to the building. It's pretty pricey but they offer a membership. I liked their popcorn, I was delighted to see nearly every kernel was yellow and flavorful. They also have candy and other food available, but not too much of a selection. Unfortunately their icee machine seems to always have an issue. Overall I think it's a fun place to go to and the experience depends on what you do to make your "seats" fun and comfortable. I'd like to see this get renovated one day because the concessions building is a bit outdated.

I appreciate this drive-in being so close to me, since I know it's not as common anymore. We love coming here to watch scary movies on a weekday. I haven't tried the food recently so I cannot vouch for that, but the attendants are always nice and I never have run into trouble while at the movies here.

This is our first trip coming to the drive in. It is such a great experience. Wonderful for the family and children. I'm so happy they have this for the community. Will definitely be back to support it. :) a san jose must!

I honestly thought drive-ins didn't exist anymore, but my husband proved me wrong haha! Lo and behold, San Jose still has a drive-in movie theater! Now although this place is pretty beat up and looks like it hasn't been renovated or refreshed (or cleaned - lots of trash scattered on the ground throughout the parking lot) in decades, it still served its purpose well (especially in these covid times when many would prefer to not sit inside an enclosed space with strangers). It was actually my first time going to a drive-in, so I didn't know what to expect. We arrived about 45 min early and were maybe one of the first dozen cars to arrive for our particular screening (Minions 2: The Rise of Gru, thank you very much!) :) My sis-in-law rolled up about 10 min later with her kiddos and we were able to park side by side. A car parked near us basically made our entire drive-in experience awesome, because they had one of those big box speakers sitting on the ground right outside their car that basically gave us surround sound and perfect audio! We spent half the movie outside our car enjoying the cool evening, then sat inside with the windows rolled down once it got a little chilly. Our niece and nephew were all cozied up in the back of their SUV with blankets and pillows! Such a fun way to see a movie! Anyway, a huge thank you to the family that brought that big box speaker and even played some fun old school jams before the movie started. We had a little dance party in the parking lot with our 6-yr-old niece until the Minions came on!

Was a great time for our girls and bringing them to a drive In. 3rd time was great. Was a beautiful night

Arrived at the box office at 12:05 for a 12:15 showing and was directed to Screen 5 and 97.1FM. We noticed the movie had started but assumed it was the beginning because we had to find parking. The movie ended after an hour so we checked the ticket and it had the correct showing time and screen. However, on our way out we saw that Screen 1 was now about an hour into the movie. Somehow we were told by the attendant and ticket the wrong screen for the showing we payed for and we missed about 30 minutes of the beginning of the movie.

I've only been to the drive-in movies in Concord my whole life the one in San Jose was always too far for me. When the one in Concord was like 15 minutes away growing up. But with the comparison I would say the one in San Jose is really huge it has six screens!! Meaning they had a lot of movies playing at once and at different times too. Their food court they had games plenty of food options and it was a quick in and out! Definitely will be coming here to catch a movie with my boo!

MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH!!!! So nostalgic and fun ive been going for over 20 years :))) only wish theyd play MORE indie movies :) The rewards is actually VERY rewarding and easy to rack up points

Great place for a movie. Private, clean, good for families, large groups, small groups and date night. Friendly staff.

Drive-In theaters are rare nowadays and I'm so glad to live decently close to one! Prices have really gone up and you can probably catch a movie for approximately the same price at a standard theater. However, I associate drive-in theaters with coziness and nostalgia, so I don't mind popping in when there is a movie I am interested in. Plus, I haven't been comfortable being in a normal movie theater since the pandemic began. Make sure to get there early so you can snag a good spot! They've paved the lots pretty well, so you'll be good as long as your vehicle isn't too low. The only qualm I have is that due to location, the screens are never quite bright enough for full enjoyment. I'd recommend pre-purchasing tickets online - the service fee is worth it so you don't stress about over capacity, especially on opening night/weekend. Make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the film starting as lines to get in are always long. Bring lots of snacks, drinks, and blankets and you'll be set for a great night out!

Standard drive in, you get what you expect! Only downside is the numbering for the screens, the numbers are hard to find at night so maybe make them more visible. Other than that, great and affordable drive in theater!

Great prices great for mommy dates. And great movie selection of movies. My kids love coming here.

Been coming here for decades love this place!!! Now I bring all my family and cousins definitely fun and great deals!!!!

The last drive-in in San Jose! It was my first time going to a drive-in and I had a great time seeing Grease! There was a special deal for National Drive-In Movie Day, so all movies were $5 and the nachos were $2. They were also showing throwback movies (Top Gun, Back to the Future, Grease, the Goonies). The movie audio is broadcasted through FM radio and they tell you which station to tune in to when you buy your ticket. We brought a portable radio with us for the movie audio so we didn't have to leave the car on. There seemed to be a few cars who were lost and ended up at the wrong screen, but overall I enjoyed the experience! Grease is my favorite musical of all time and it was just so fitting that it was my first drive-in movie. Also loved being able to sing along to the tunes with my family and just chill and laugh during our favorite parts! Definitely recommend!

I love the drive-ins. It's a great way to get out of the house and get some fresh air with friends. The movie I saw "Black Phone" was decent but I wanted to give my thoughts how the venue in general can be better. The radio channel the movie was supposedly playing on wasn't working in my car or on my phone. (Never got a reason why) I had to go and get a portable FM radio from the front. Not to mention there was a 10 minute line & missed the first few minutes of the movie. Not a huge deal. Secondly, security was walking around making sure people were behaving but allowed a few cars to keep the taillights outside cars on? It was very distracting. I'll come back for another drive-in movie in the future, but I would like a better experience next time.

I had a blast when I tell you from the cashier to the staff in the snack area everybody was phenomenal and full of life yesterday was my birthday I had so much fun enjoyed everything and this place it was clean quiet great movie quality and the best popcorn and customer service ever will be back again especially summer

We absolutely LOVE coming to the West Wind Drive-In! I have been coming here with friends and family for years, and every visit is always so much fun. Everyone who works here is super friendly and the food is really good. The churros are the BEST and we get them every time. Simone, John and Michelle were all super helpful tonight! Never a bad experience, whether it's having fun watching a movie with our niece and nephew or watching a horror movie with our friends. Can't wait to return into the future.

I love going to the West Wind drive ins!! Its a lot more fun than just going to the movies + a little road trip (: there's some arcade machines inside which is also fun

Great place to take the family!!! Can't beat it. Bring your friends. You won't regret!!

We visited this place back in 2020 when outdoor theaters got popular. We saw Wonder Woman at that time. Experience was quite different. Show started at 8:30pm when it started becoming dark outside. Since it was summer and Saturday night, the lines were huge to get it so it gets busy often. And lots of parking spots where you can park and open your windows and enjoy the atmosphere. They will tell you to which frequency you need to tune in your car radio so you can listen to your movie. At a time, they screen 6-8 movies which are separated by different parking lots playing their movies at different frequencies.

Love coming here with my young family. Regular theaters intimidate me given they're so rambunctious still. Not to mention it's so nostalgic coming to a drive in. Glad this is still around to share the experience with my kids.

Came today and received really good customer service by Savio - made my experience better

It is always a challenge to get there! It is always an adventure. This weekend we thought a movie called was playing in Concord but it was actually San Jose! We arrived just before previews and as the sun was setting. Unfortunately it was a little less well kept than anticipated? Is this a big deal? Nope! There wasn't danger. However, concessions were lacking. We'd been talking about nachos. The only option was chicken. We opted for chips, cheese and jalapeños. If you wanted a popcorn bucket then you had to pay at the gate. This was not warm popcorn. It was still pretty nifty just not warm and comforting.

My favorite outdoor movie theater in the bay !! Great movies and affordable food for purchase.

Large drive inn , with lots of parking space .Love coming here , gives us a chance to watch new movies with a toddler . Great service at concessions, always happy and helpful.

This place is pathetic! We are here to see Jungle Cruise and we can FULLY see the, I can't hear you movie that's rated R!!! I can see gore and everything while trying to watch the Disney movie. I'm in shock honestly that they would put this other rated R movie right next to and technically in front of our movie we are watching!!! This is insane! My kids are complaining and are probably going to have nightmares from the way this shit show set up these movies! Idiots! Plus the bathrooms are disgusting! Get a grip people!!! This place is crap.

Loved loved loved the customer service! We were there to watch Wonka and went in for snacks 10/10. Savio was a joy (I'm telling y'all his customer service was great!) He gave us a good deal on our buys. Large Popcorn combo with a Large drink 12 bucks. Medium popcorn 7 bucks! Doesn't get any better than that.

We love coming here! This place fills up fast even on a rainy day. They play new movies and sometimes old movies.

The best experience! It's so fun watching movies from the comfort of your car. Always bring my own snacks and drinks and the bathrooms are not far away. 10/10

Great option for social distancing to see movies in the post COVID era. Great value too!

Had a great time with friends! Love the environment and all of the staff is very helpful and friendly. Cannot wait to come back.

Came here in college and decided to surprise my partner to his first drive in movie! We came to see Nope and it was tons of fun! The popcorn was delicious and the purchasing of tickets and finding our spot was fast. The screening itself wasn't bright enough. The movie was really dark and we could hardly see some scenes but now we know to pick a much brighter movie like Thor next time. We had fun :)

Love Capitol 6! So much fun. The staff is friendly and helpful. Great way to spend time with family and friends.

This is our favorite place to watch all of our family movies! And the concession crew is super friendly!

This drive in is great, centrally located and shows a lot of good movies. Had great service!

Great service. Came here with my girlfriend and family for many years and would still continue to go back.

Fun place to watch a movie for the whole family! Clean facilities and helpful staff!!!

First time watching a movie at a Drive-In last night. Overall an interesting experience, and during the times of COVID, makes it a lot safer. Maybe there would be a movie line where the staff can wear a mask or have an automated ticket machine? The pretzel and popcorn could use an upgrade. The bathroom wasn't the best either. It is a bit dark to get around, so maybe some sort of sensor based lightening would help. Maybe for the ticket office, to ask people if this is the first time to the Drive-In or to have better directions on the ticket. There was a section on the ticket that said Station: BOX03. It would help to say that the radio station is listed in black on the receipt and to use that. My car battery died, so had to get the car battery jumped from their staff. Friendly staff and helpful overall. A Drive-In is a nice change of pace, so do check out movies here.

Johnny was a joy to talk with when we got our tickets . Helped us with getting a free popcorn . Give my man a raise !!

A perfect place to take your family . Always clean and food is delicious The best pricing for a good time with friends or family. (:

Great ambience and I love the costumer service! They are all very friendly, and very helpful! Movies and screens very clean, very clear. My fiancé and I come here for date nights all the time! Snack shack is best movie treats. I highly recommend trying this place, go catch a movie and have a good night!(:

Love this drive Since ever , now I get to bring my son and we're about to enjoy shrek 1 for his first time

We've been coming here for years and it's always good service and fast paced service and they have clean decent bathrooms and good snack choices