West Wind Solano Drive-In

Drive-in movie theater · Concord

West Wind Solano Drive-In

Drive-in movie theater · Concord

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1611 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520

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This drive-in movie theater also offers a concession stand for snacks & a playground for kids.  

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"West Wind was the drive-in destination in Concord well before the pandemic, offering the iconic suburban parking-lot experience. And it’s not winding down for the season, the fun continues with outdoor movies rolling into November and December, including Frozen and Wonder Woman 1984.  What to snack: The tacos dorados at Tortilleria el Molino have inspired their own fan following, for crispy shells stuffed with ground beef and potatoes and avalanched with shredded lettuce." - Becky Duffett

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M Rmz

Google
We love going to Solano Drive- in. We love the popcorn warm and buttery! The environment is super cool. No one bothers you or shhh you, we can be comfy in the back of our truck 😉

Kenneth Tong

Google
Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with this drive in movie theatre. Recommend when you have toddlers that are not used to being in a theatre yet so that you can watch movie and not be afraid that your kids are being too loud, or wanting to move about.

Christopher Cook

Google
Great drive in theater. Plenty of spaces with good angles so that you can view the screen despite a bigger car in front of you. Ticket prices are fair. They have good tasting concessions, especially the polish dog and the popcorn. Very friendly service, with ample employees to make lines go fast. Is a great local business worth supporting and if you want a good drive-in experience definitely worth the visit.

Cedy L

Google
Haven't been here in 20 years, amazed how it's still old school yet new school looking. The screen is so good I couldn't believe how clear and bright. The color was bold definitely have a new screen. The mirroring effect was amazing. Doing this all summer ☀️

Matt G

Google
The negative reviews.. i have no idea what people are expecting from a drive in theater. But we always have a nice time there. The food is also not bad, we had the tacos and a few other things. It’s also a drive in! Have fun and relax! I can bring my dogs which is awesome too, because nothing beats cuddling with my dogs. This theater is hard to beat.

Carey Catledge Lund

Google
I just saw the finale destination movie last night at West wind drive in. The ticket guy is a joker. I enjoyed talking to him. And the snack bar was quick and easy. Someone helped me right away and even helped me Carry our snacks to the car. I am disabled. Thank You West wind I had a really good time. As for the movie I was disappointed. They said it had more blood and guts than all the other finale destination movies. Nope it's the same as the other moves. I hope this helps.

Carmen Rauscher

Google
We had a great time! Very quick and easy drive in. Totally recommend!

Ara Fazackerley

Google
What a fun experience!! They hosted a Hawaiian night in honor of Lilo & Stitch movie night. Dance performances, face painting, bounce houses… Great core memory. We’ll be back.

Cindy L.

Yelp
This part of the review isn't for the business but for the attendees of this establishment. Please, for the love of god, if you decide to show up AS THE MOVIE IS PLAYING, don't be a giant boob and drive around trying to find parking in one of the front middle rows! Guess what!? They're filled by people who had the manners to show up and set up. Park in the back and don't disturb everyone with your head lights. Basic etiquette isn't so basic anymore! Anyways, this is a cool and inexpensive way to enjoy movies. Awesome summer family or date night activity and they're ok with you bringing in outside food

Carl R.

Yelp
Wish I could give this place a zero star. I live in San Jose, usually I go there ( from now on I will). Getting in I noticed the traffic wrapped around the block. They had an empty pay station. We got there 40 mins early and barely made it in time. My radio wasn't working so I went in to ask for a personal radio ( which San jose location has) and they didn't have any. So my wife went to ask for a raincheck and she was asked to go to the box office. She was then hit by a car and nothing was done by the employees. They didn't even bother to see if she was ok. Oh and whoever does the projection at this place should be fired. The throw and angle were both off. Just embarrassing. Horrible experience. Wouldn't come back if you paid me

Michelle C.

Yelp
I'm no drive-in theater aficionado but this place was much better than the last one I went to. Seemed really organized. I was surprised to see the wavy aisles of parking spaces and I liked how big each spot was in case you wanted to sit outside (bring your own chairs!). For 2 adults tickets came out to $18. The radio station to listen to the movie is printed on the receipt. There was a play area, bathrooms, and place to buy snacks but the A/C was down and it was seriously hotter inside than outside. We brought out own food and snacks to eat in the car. Next time, I'd bring some pillows and blankets to get extra comfy. The building to the right (of the right screen) had some bright lights, but luckily I had a sun shade to block my window. It was a fun experience overall and great place to take kids.

Emerita B.

Yelp
I have been coming here since it was $1.25/adults $.50/kids now it's 9.25/adults $2.75/kids and I must say the service has gone down since then. You can get here early & STILL wait over 20 mins to get in to park. You WILL wait OVER 20 mins for popcorn, they have NO AC while your waiting inline for your snacks instead they have box fans zip tied together pulling in all the hot air from outside. The price you pay for popcorn/drink/snack is crazy, I get inflation BUT it shouldn't be over $21+ get 3 items. It so hot in the snack shake the ice melts, the soda is flat & the icees are completely melted, good luck getting a drink. They will NOY give you a bottle Of soda for the $12 deal which is crappy. These prices I can just go to matinee at the theater.

Linh C.

Yelp
This is a great spot for those who enjoy watching movies the old school way . It is nostalgic, an American pass time and I hope they don't close this drive in down . I bring my family here , especially during the summer , to enjoy dinner , movie, and time together . Away from any distractions. There are not many left . This and SJ is the only one closest to the bay. Let's protect it so future generations can enjoy and make memories at the Drive in.

Ivy S.

Yelp
The drive in is a little run down. We have come for the movies. Its really busy and the line to get in can be crazy. The kids like sitting in the back of the truck to watch the show. It can get cold. Bring the blankets and snacks. Our latest adventures have been to the Sunday Swap Meet. Its fun. We go a little later in the day when there is better, closer parking. The kids love the swap meet. They really enjoy going from booth to booth. You can get lots of cheap jewelry and clothes. Don't forget knives. I love looking at the knives. In the past, when I was very young, we came to the swap meet for fruit. I will say the last few visits we have been the fruit selection was not that great. I've been very disappointed. I will not be buying fruit here any more. The snack bar needs a lot of help. Not sure what is going on but if you're looking for a set to shoot a movie that looks like its from the 70's, this is a great local to scout. I wanted a fruit juice ice bar and it had obviously been previously melted. Bring the kids and a hat. You'll have a great time for a few bucks.

Tiffany M.

Yelp
I could ask for more but why!!!!! A value, nostalgic feeling, family friendly entertainment complex. As a 70's baby, from a huge family, drive-in's we're a eventful night, excited to be out late, and eating in the car with a movie! That excitement is still alive in Concord,CA. I fell in love with this place long ago but I want to say how much I appreciate that longevity and presence. 3 stars right there! We watched Indiana Jones 5 with the hatch up, lawn chairs and blankets. Movie quality was good as well as sound. And although we brought snack with us, we still patronize the concession. A great way to spend time with family and friends.

Lila L.

Yelp
visiting the drive-in theater was an absolute delight. The soft glow of the stars above and the gentle rustling of leaves created an ambiance that transported me to a different era. It was a refreshing departure from the typical movie theater experience, where I often find myself distracted by the hustle and bustle of the surrounding crowd. At the drive-in, I felt a sense of serenity and tranquility.

Tiffany Y.

Yelp
Drive-ins are a great way to watch a new movie, especially with the pandemic going on. It's cheaper ($8.75 per person), comfier since you can bring pillows / blankets, and more fun when you can bring your own snacks! Definitely a unique experience if you have never been. We came here to see the Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings, which ended up being great. It can be a bit harder to see during the darker scenes and it can be annoying when cars turn on their headlights during the movie, but overall it went smoothly. Some tips are to bring a portable radio or speaker if you have one, so you don't have to drain your car battery leaving the radio on. We arrived a little bit over an hour early after reading some of the reviews warning about long lines, which may have ended up being overkill, but we got a great spot! It definitely filled up a lot, so I'm glad we came early with some books to keep us occupied until the movie started.

Edward K.

Yelp
I used to go here a lot when our kids were babies because of the convenience. The price cannot be beat. This place could be great but we stopped going here altogether because too many times we've parked next to a car that ran their motor for the entire movie and I don't want to smell their exhaust for 4-5 hrs. I'm sure that's unhealthy. You could get lucky, or you could try to park upwind to the west. Bring lawn chairs and a boom box if you want to sit outside, but bring a blanket for when it gets cold. P.S. if your car won't start and you need a jump, go to the snack bar and they'll bring a portable jumper battery to your car for free. Or put your hood up and maybe a good samaritan will help you out.

Ngoc My H.

Yelp
This is possibly my favorite movie experience, ever! This place is such an experience! The screen is huge and the parking spots are elevated so that you're facing upwards to see the screen. The car I was in had subs, so the movie and the surround sound is fantastic. I like that I can be comfortable in my own car, with my own blankets and snacks. The spaces are not that close to each other either so you do get your own space. Most people here like to pull up camping chairs and sit outside their cars. The sunset here is picturesque, and right before the movie. I suggest coming ~30 to 20 mins before your show time to secure a nice parking spot on weekdays. It also gives you time to go to the restroom (which is super clean) and grab some popcorn.

Jason S.

Yelp
The lids for the fountain sodas don't fit properly, as in they don't snap onto the cup, but you still sell them? What kind of half-assed manager thinks it's okay to not only allow this but not put a sign up or make sure their employees know to inform customers when they come in? Seriously rediculous

Mori M.

Yelp
Love the family gathering and the food , spending time with my grandkids. Like I always say that more is better.

Paul V.

Yelp
Yey for drive-in movies! Abi was to young to recollect her first dive-in movie here a few years back and now both her and her brother watched Shang Chi at Drive-In Solano. Coning in about 20 mins before screen time, we did not wait too long in line for movie tickets. We found a good spot, parked our van backwards, and had our cozy couch setup with the tailgate open. Did a mention their humongous bucket of popcorn for only $8? None can be said for your regular movie theaters and it's just as good. Turn up the radio, relax and enjoy the movies under the night's sky. Drive-In Solano is much deserved, especially today pandemic climate.

Mahan M.

Yelp
Loves how the parking for the cars were tilted so you get a better view at the movies.

Liz B.

Yelp
Loved this experience! Never been to a drive in before and this spot was amazing. Went to see the 11pm Morgan Freeman movie, Vanquish. Huge screens and plenty of parking in that lot. You can either get tickets online or pay at the gate. Concessions were a nice surprise treat too. So many food options! I didn't know where to stop. From cotton candy to ice cream to super nachos and hot dogs, this drive-in has all your needs covered! Probably getting too old to stay out that late lol! We were snoring before the credits. But I'd definitely come back again for an earlier showing. Perfect outing and easy to social distance!

Jennifer T.

Yelp
We always enjoy this drive-in. We usually bring our own food and drinks, but there's also popcorn and typical movie theater food available for purchase, plus restrooms, and free water at the soda fountain. We usually buy our tickets online and arrive at least an hour before showtime. We bring folding chairs, a portable radio with extra speakers, and blankets. Some people bring folding tables as well. The screen isn't as bright as a theater, but it's still a fun time.

Lea M.

Yelp
This was definitely an experience to have especially during these crazy covid times. I'm thankful for being able to experience this through my companies work function so if your company is looking for something to do make sure to check this out! We were able to get a whole screening of Jumanji 2 and although I wasn't able to check out the food venders I was impressed with how smooth the transaction was from driving in, finding our screen, and picking a parking space. One thing that sucks (which is totally on my part) is having an electric car. They aren't meant to be in idle for long periods of time so I had to frequently re set my car since the sound is through the radio. Make sure to bring cozy blankets and sit back and relax!

Amabel Y.

Yelp
First time doing a drive-in with my fiancé and I really enjoyed it. We watched the new Wonder Woman movie on a Sunday evening! We got there about 2 hours early at 4:40pm since the ticket said we can arrive 2 hours early to pick our spot. However, the gates weren't open and the ticket person said they're not ready until 5:15pm. It was confusing and there was no signage with instructions so cars we're driving g up to be told they're not open yet. We ended up waiting on the side and other cars followed as well. When we finally got in, the parking spots were first come first served! There's restrooms on each end of the food concession that sold popcorn and soda. Not sure what else as I didn't go inside, but I assume candy and all the usual theatre snacks! Overall this is a nice alternative to the movie theatre and you can bring whatever you want to eat! No restrictions at all! Covid Protocol: we were told to park 6 ft away from other cars so it's nice knowing that each car is at least one parking spot away from each other! I highly recommend paying this drive-in a visit for date nights or family night! :)

Carissa F.

Yelp
I've been going to Solano since I was kid. Definately has an upgrade with digital films and bigger screens, with same old drive in experience. My complain is mostly they seem to be wishy washy about double features. We went on tues because it's low price. My experiences is they seem to chase an extra $6 per person for no reason for seeing the same screen in the same lot for so few people who would come to see a movie @ 11:30pm. At first I though we could jump lots, but he said no, pay extra. But then we realized it was the same screen,elemental and transformers. We went back to the manager and then we explain it, and he said that only certain nights are double feature, pandemic changed their business model, and they said they have people patrolling for tickets for the second movie. When transformers started, nothing happened and the entire duration of the movie, no one knocked. No one was patrolling anything. So I felt like we were just taken an extra $6 per person for no reason. When 11:30 rolled around, only 1/6 of the 9:30 cars were in the lot. Looking at other reviews, it's seems I'm not alone on this. Definately check the website before you go. At the same time, 12 per person is average price for one movie, so it's like 2 for the price of one. Also, do not see too many movies that are super dark. It's very hard to see details. Elemental was pretty much a perfect movie as it was colorful and bright to see everything. With the latest trend of filming darker scenes in live action, Transformers has some in the beginning. It these reason, I will only go once in awhile.

Christine N.

Yelp
I've been waiting to see a movie at the Drive-In Solano for quite some time. I was happy that I was able to stop by Saturday night. The online reservation for the tickets was easy to use. The attendant at the front was really great and I appreciated his animated and friendly personality. We drove to the right screen and anxiously awaited for the movie. The concession area and restrooms were great. We hadn't heard of any sound on the dial, but right at the start it began to work! We watched Dune on the big screen. I don't think the outdoor screen is meant for darker movies. Overall, it was a fun experience but I'm not sure if I'll be back in the future.

Keturah P.

Yelp
We love the Drive-in!!! -- KEEP YOUR HEADLIGHTS OFF!! PLEASE!! This has been my and my boyfriend's saving grace during the pandemic. He and I started hangout here and went on our first date here. THIS IS OUR SPOT! We seriously come here almost once we week as long as their is a somewhat interesting movie we haven't see. They have stayed open the whole time and allowed us to have safe place to enjoy some time out of the house. It was so nice!! During the pandemic, my best friend even got engaged here!! So cute!! :) Even as things have opened back up, we have continued to come here pretty much exclusively watch movies here and not go to the movie theaters. We feel is safer then sitting in the theater around other people. The employees here are also so nice and we have never had any issues! The bathrooms are always clean! There is always a line on the weekends so I would get there early. You coul easily be in the line for 15 mins. The only problem I have (which I am sure this is a problem at any drive in) but HEAD LIGHTS!!! Literally every movie we have been to there are problems with this. Usually it is just a few minutes that someone leaves their lights on and it reflects against the screen but sometimes there is a car that will leaves their lights on for 10 minutes or more and is just ridiculous and extremely distracting but I guess I would just classify it as a downfall of going to a drive in. I think there should be better monitoring of people and their headlights and some type of system for telling others to turn off their lights. But overall I enjoy coming here and will continue to do so.

Jordan H.

Yelp
Woah I didn't know there was a drive-in in Concord! I haven't been to a drive-in since I was maybe five(?), and I didn't see many helpful reviews so hopefully this one can be informative for those going to a drive-in for the first time or first time in a LONG time. My girlfriend and I came on a Saturday for a 9 PM showing. The line to get into the drive-in was pretty long with cars back-to-back like an In-n-Out drive-thru (please don't cut the line and go to the back!). It took about 20-minutes to get to the gate so plan to arrive at least 30-minutes early to wait in line and park in your spot. The price is $8.25 per person. You tell the employee at the gate which movie you want to see and he/she will inform you the screen to park in front of and the FM radio station to dial into for the audio. Make sure you listen carefully because employee can talk super quickly to get through the line of cars and there is virtually NO signage inside the drive-in (it would be nice to have the screens labeled and arrows to direct cars... there is none of that so be observant). Despite the long ling to get into the drive-in, the parking lot is HUGE and there were plenty of empty spaces (probably only a third full -- perhaps it gets busier in the summer). The audio quality was really clear. The movie started right on time (there are previews) and overall it was a really nostalgic and unique experience! If you have a modern car you shouldn't have to worry about your battery dying, although I did see a AAA truck jumpstarting cars. If you want to get out faster, you can park towards the edge of the lot so you will be one of the first out.

C K.

Yelp
Fun experience!!! I would recommend going it's fun and convenient , parking spaces are spacious so you're not way close too one another they have an indoor snack bar and clean bathrooms! ONLY DOWN SIDE (hence the 4 stars) : the pictures need to be brighter. In dark scenes, you can barely make out what's going on. I would go again considering it was fun but please fix the picture quality being projected and make it brighter so that we can see the darker scenes!

Carlita H.

Yelp
The movie theater is ruined for me now!! The drive in is slept on. I literally always have the best experience whenever I go. You get to be in the comfort of your own car while enjoying the newest movies out. Plus the prices are super cheap compared to movie theaters.

Trustie F.

Yelp
A fun place for date night or good fun with the family. Just make sure to have a working car FM radio, or bring one so you don't have to worry about the car battery dying. Food is also good and priced fairly cheaper than the indoor theaters. Been dying to try out the new food truck!

Angela T.

Yelp
I am so thankful there is something like a drive-in in the area during these COVID-19 times. My hubby and I were avid moviegoers before the shutdown. There's nothing like getting lost in a movie while munching on fresh hot movie theatre popcorn (and sometimes a hot dog, too). That was definitely something I missed during COVID, but I don't feel safe yet being inside of an enclosed theatre. I was already questionable about their cleaning practices beforehand. Sticky floors anyone? Being inside your own car feels a lot safer right now. This place is awesome! There's 2 screens that I think play triple features each. Not sure if they make you pay in between, but the length one Christopher Nolan film is enough for me for one night. We got there about 20min before showtime on a Sunday night. There was a good amount of parking and we were able to get one pretty close and center. Some people sat outside on beach chairs, but most (like myself) stayed inside the car. Pretty socially distanced for the most part in your bubble. You play the audio through the car radio and the station number is on your ticket. Concessions were open on 10/19/20. Typical fare - popcorn, candy, hot dog, pretzels, churros, nachos, ice cream, soda. I thought they did a pretty good job of trying to meter people inside. Masks required. What's great about drive ins, is you can bring your own snacks, too! This place feels like a rare gem during these times. So glad we decided to try this place on a whim. Will definitely check it out again.

Emma W.

Yelp
Had absolutely no idea this place existed until Yelp's #LocalAdventureChallenge (https://bit.ly/EastBayLocalAdventureChallenge) so thank you to the Yelp Elite Squad for the great rec! 5 stars for a totally unique experience and being able to see new releases during this time! Sure, you're not getting the clarity and sound quality that you would at a normal theater, but the whole experience is still pretty cool. Despite our best efforts to get there 30-45 minutes early, the traffic from Berkeley on a Friday after work go the better of us (and we stopped at the very busy Veranda to pick up dinner first too). We ended up getting there at 7:10 for a 7:30 showing and found our parking spot just before the previews started playing (you'll see that you'll have to wait in a long line of cars to get to ticketing). Even though we got in right at 7:30, we were luckily able to still get a spot in the second row (perfect for my increasingly weak eyesight). Happy to see they have restrooms! They're located by the ticketing area next to the food vendors. Bring a portable radio if you have one, or else you'll have to play the sound through your car radio. We kept having to turn the car off and on to ensure the battery didn't die. $8.50 per adult.

Amy E.

Yelp
I was there Tuesday 27 l 8:45pm. At the end of the movie, I needed help nobody helped. The employees told me nobody is available to help. I had to walk car to car in the dark with people speeding off and driving away. I cannot believe the employees told me to call emergency service because he said," we do not help customers and nobody is available to help." I think I read on the website that if we needed a jump in our battery, someone will drive around at the end of the show. This is totally false advertising.

Islam U.

Yelp
Very uncomfortable if you drive low sedan, I have 2020 camry and their parking lot has weird bumps and it's very hard to park there because I drive sedan. Also they have snack bar with popcorn and boba. Popcorn is fine but never get boba from there they do not update their bobas, in fact bobas became old and impossible to chew them. Normally every boba place throws their leftovers to keep the good quality. The management please take a look at this.

Glenn B.

Yelp
Love this spot. And you can't beat the ticket prices. I recommend this to all my friends!

Ben H.

Yelp
Love this. So first is... get here early. 45 minutes early is good since there are plenty of spots to choose from. Supposed to be 6-10 ft apart for cars which most abided by but the stalkers that came in after never did. So be aware that people might pull up next to you. Good price ($8.5 per adult and $2 per kid). Didn't try concessions so not sure there but since you can bring your own munchies and drinks, it's good. Double features have a 15 minute intermission. They only take Visa and mastercard. What else... Oh yeah. There are previews, but as people stated, there is no audio to make sure your FM is working until time of movie. Screen 2 happens to be 96.7FM fyi. They actually do first run movies too. That's pretty exciting considering Covid and all.... makes it possible to be safe and watch a movie. There will be people in camp chairs and backed up in with their trucks open... but no fear. The spots are angled up so your vehicle will point upwards to watch the show. Definitely going to come back!

Celeste L.

Yelp
We've been to this location a handful of times. My husband wanted to watch a couple of movies when we had our baby. There was no way I was going to go to a movie theater with a baby or a toddler- for obvious reasons. I told my husband- the only way we can watch a movie is going to a drive in. Very convenient- you can have the kids in their pjs, blankets, food, drinks. You can always purchase food at the concession stand. They have different movie food items. Popcorn, drinks, ice cream, elote to name a few. Entrance fee is still a good price.

Grace V.

Yelp
-2 good size parking lots -clean bathrooms -good snack bar -got there an hour before (Sunday night) and got a good spot -turn off your headlights! Don't be that person -sound was great, played from car radio -17 bucks for two adults

Angela F.

Yelp
What a fun treat during COVID to have some semblance of normalcy! We came last weekend and watched "Unhinged." The movie was lame, but the experience was really good! The reason for 4 stars and not 5, is that the screen is small compared to watching in a real movie theater, especially the further away you park. But it's still big enough to see. Come early, at least 30+ mins early, to find a good spot. Any later than that, and you'll be stuck looking for a spot on the sides or back of the parking lot. It was a little annoying that some cars kept their headlights on (especially if you were parked forward and they were parked backward, so their lights shown into your car), but drive-in staff kept going around the lot to tell them to turn their lights off. I had to use the restroom once, and the restroom was VERY clean and smelled like bleach. So they are doing a good job at cleanliness during COVID. I would totally come again!

Vuyelwa W.

Yelp
Solano Drive In is open during Covid19 era. Perfect timing since everything else is shut down and closed. They have different double features every night and also have two screens so basically 4 movies shown per night. Line is long so come early most shows start at 8:45pm because the sun sets so late . Concessions are all closed so make sure you bring your snacks and drank! Very reasonable pricing and close to concord which has lots of places open for takeout! Oh We watched the first Jurassic Park. Totally worth it .. High recommend and remember no hanky panky lol

Saulo B.

Yelp
OC has great customer service he guessed what I wanted to order and got it right and he was very kind too.

Patrick S.

Yelp
Used to go to this drive-in frequently. Loved going there. However, with streaming tv & cost of our cable bill, we now just go to our local walk-in theaters.

Maribel T.

Yelp
Disappointed in the customer service. Went to watch the Spider-man movie and looked forward to getting the family popcorn. The employee said they weren't making anymore fresh popcorn and offered us the stale old popcorn they had pre-made and had sitting in a clear trash bag. DISGUSTING!!! Who would pay for cold stale popcorn. You're better off grabbing snacks at the ARCO across the street!

Rosanna R.

Yelp
We love going here even though it's a 40 minute drive for my family. It's worth it though. Kids love watching movies in the car or on our truck bed during warm nights.

Marie L.

Yelp
Absolutely no consistency in messaging about parking. We were told to park two spaces away from the other car. Another car said they weren't told anything. And the other car next to us said they were to pack two per space?!? How does that even work?!? Not covid safe if you want to open your windows. People just can't be respectful of other people out here. Update: The food was predictably terrible and the movie was so dim you couldn't tell what was going on. The experience was quaint but we're not making this a regular.

Reba Jane S.

Yelp
This is during COVID-19 historical period in the making. All too late we discovered that the Drive-In was open for business. Why didn't we think of this sooner? We love going to the movies and have missed it dearly. Solano Drive-In, the place of my youth, has come to our rescue. We watched WW84. It's been playing for a few weeks. I'm wondering if they're changing features once a month. I should have asked. Nevertheless, it was a good distraction as far as movies go. Now for the Solano: Bring items appropriate for the weather at night. I had a blanket in the back of the van, so luckily I didn't get too cold. We could recline and push back our seats for plenty of leg room and the FM radio station they gave us in order to hear the movie worked perfectly. They post on their huge movie screen that they strictly enforce all safety measures regarding COVID-19 and anyone who doesn't comply (while out of their car) will be asked to leave. Yes. Thank you. The concession stand is open. Place order and pay via your phone and pick up at the take out window at the notified time. We didn't buy anything from the snack bar. We had Pizza ahead of time. But it looks like coupons are available so probably next time we'll check it out. The drive in parking lot was clean and the attendant at the front kiosk was very nice. We paid $8.50 each for the one movie.

William P.

Yelp
Its been almost 30 years since I have been to a drive in. This place is so fun and nostalgic. Came here from the city for Shit and Champagne...it was truly a fun experience. The snack bar needs help...they were completely overwhelmed and understaffed. Stood in line for almost 45 minutes. Bring your own food! Minus one star for the food...i had a hamburger and hot dog and have mild food poisoning today.

John G.

Yelp
As far as drive in's go, this was just ok. It's overcrowded and filled with lots of smokers and people constantly entering and exiting their vehicles during the movie . Headlights come on constantly and ruin your experience for bits of time a lot. People race their trunk and block the screen like this is their private residence . The screen was very dark and hard to view even though I was only 10 rows away . The staff is friendly and helpful . It still had a nice nostalgia to it . I would go again .

Rosy P.

Yelp
Thank you for being open & accomodating us during this time. Our family enjoyed a nice summer evening & the ever nostalgic drive-in. My 2 stars & comments are only for concessions. I waited over 30 minutes in line, no menus until you get to the window. However, the menu still lacks all items sold & pricing. So, I'm sharing... oh, they sell Slurpees!

Kinsey F.

Yelp
My husband and I enjoyed a date night out at the only kind of theater that is open right now- the drive in! One perk of this format is that you can bring in any food you want, unlike a regular theater. We brought some sushi to enjoy. The price of admission was only $8.50 each, which is quite reasonable compared to traditional theaters. Children would only be $2.00 each. They encouraged cars to socially distance, and it was spaced out enough that I felt safe. I also like that by watching the movie from my car, I get to talk during the movie. I would recommend bringing a blanket as it was a bit chilly, and it's also important to run your engine every so often. I learned that the hard way when my car battery died and needed a jumpstart.

Bee T.

Yelp
During the time of Covid having an option to watch movies in a contained space was very cool. I am sure we will go back again. (See this as a 4.5 star rating) The women's bathroom was very clean! I would have given it 5 starts if there were more options at the food stand.

Cole W.

Yelp
I hadn't been to a drive-in since I was a kid in the 80s. I imagine it's a fine experience for big, bright action/superhero movies. For anything with a lot of dark scenes or an intricate plot with a lot of detail, it's not the greatest. We saw Malignant and Candyman the other night, and often had trouble distinguishing which character was speaking due the low-light of the picture. I streamed Malignant the next night, and picked up whole subplots and visual jokes that I missed entirely at the drive-in. It's not really their fault, I suppose, so 3 stars, but stick to action movies with easy-to-follow plots at the drive-in is my recommendation.

Yenni H.

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Went on a date during quarantine to this drive thru movie and honestly it was perfect! They have good spacing for everyone to park so even the cars are more than 6 ft apart lol. They have bathrooms in the back so if you always need to go bathroom you should definitely park by the back. If you enjoy movies and have a car- go ahead and come here!

Krit X.

Yelp
Never knew drive ins were still a thing. Thanks covid. Glad to see some nostalgia still around. Snack bar had a surprising good amount of selection for food, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, even boba. Note - Very bumpy in the parking lot, angling is key.