Drive-In Theaters in California
Our directory lists 12 operating drive-ins in California — 12 year-round and 0 seasonal — plus 11 closed drive-ins we remember.
Operating drive-ins in California
- Skyline Drive-In — Barstow · Active · Est. 1966 · 2 screens
- West Wind Solano — Concord · Active · Est. 1968 · 2 screens
- Lakeport Auto Movies — Lakeport · Active · Est. 1974 · 1 screen
- Madera Drive-In — Madera · Active · Est. 1948 · 2 screens
- Paramount Drive-In — Paramount · Active · Est. 1948 · 2 screens
- Rubidoux Drive-In — Riverside · Active · Est. 1948 · 3 screens
- Van Buren Drive-In — Riverside · Active · Est. 1964 · 3 screens
- West Wind Sacramento — Sacramento · Active · Est. 1972 · 6 screens
- South Bay Drive-In — San Diego · Active · Est. 1960 · 3 screens
- West Wind San Jose — San Jose · Active · Est. 1971 · 6 screens
- Sunset Drive-In — San Luis Obispo · Active · Est. 1950 · 1 screen
- Smith's Ranch Drive-In — Twenty-Nine Palms · Active · Est. 1956 · 1 screen
Lost drive-ins in California
These California drive-ins have closed. Their pages keep photos and memories; see all lost drive-ins.
- Bridgehead 1-2-3 Drive-In — Antioch · Closed · Closed 1992 · Est. 1950 · 3 screens
- Rancho Drive-In — Burbank · Closed · Closed 1989 · Est. 1948 · 1 screen
- Olympic Drive-In — Los Angeles · Closed · Closed 1973 · Est. 1945 · 1 screen
- Pico Drive-In — Los Angeles · Closed · Closed 1944 · Est. 1934 · 1 screen
- Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre — Montclair · Closed · Est. 1956 · 4 screens
- Coliseum Drive-In — Oakland · Closed · Closed 1994 · Est. 1964 · 4 screens
- Orange Drive-In — Orange · Closed · Closed 1994 · Est. 1941 · 2 screens
- Harbor Drive-In — San Pedro · Closed · Closed 1982 · Est. 1949 · 1 screen
- Tahoe Drive-In — South Lake Tahoe · Closed · Closed 1984 · Est. 1957 · 1 screen
- Van Nuys Drive-In — Van Nuys · Closed · Closed 1996 · Est. 1948 · 3 screens
- Hi-Way 39 Drive-In — Westminster · Closed · Closed 1997 · Est. 1955 · 4 screens
Frequently asked questions
How many drive-in theaters are in California?
Our directory lists 12 operating drive-in theaters in California (12 open year-round, 0 seasonal) and 11 that have closed.
What is the oldest drive-in still operating in California?
The Madera Drive-In in Madera, The Paramount Drive-In in Paramount and The Rubidoux Drive-In in Riverside, which opened in 1948.
Which California drive-in has the most screens?
The West Wind Sacramento in Sacramento and The West Wind San Jose in San Jose, with 6 screens.
Where can I add or correct a California drive-in?
Use our submission form to add a drive-in, or open any CA theater page and use its "Report an issue with this listing" link to send a correction.