drive in theaters??

[NorCal Gameshow]

we used to go to simi and winnetka....
there's a 6 theater up here that's due to close...
do you have one open near ya' ?
when's the last time you went to one ?

[Kilrtoy]

That is a thing of the past,
GOOD THING
My daughter is coming of age.
I loved those places:D

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Kilrtoy
That is a thing of the past,
GOOD THING
My daughter is coming of age.
I loved those places:D
i was feeling all nostalgic :(
i've got two daughters....
close the focker down..:frown: :D

[mikev]

we used to go the the one with six screens down by torrance take a keg and park in the back and party those were the days.

[fourspeednup]

I used to go to the 101 drive-in in Ventura until it closed around 8 years ago. Back the truck up, set up the lawnchairs, grab a blanket and you're good to go;)

[BigBoyToys]

NorCal Gameshow,
Closing? Are they closing down the one in RC? We go to that all the time in the summer. Can't see it closing down because they are always packed at all 6 screens:confused:

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by BigBoyToys
NorCal Gameshow,
Closing? Are they closing down the one in RC? We go to that all the time in the summer. Can't see it closing down because they are always packed at all 6 screens:confused:
from what i hear there's plans to put in a cineplex and shopping :rolleyes:
article:
Opened in 1972 by the Syufy Corp (now Century Theatres) as a five-screener, a sixth screen was added in the early 1980's.
In a town that once boasted over thirteen drive-ins, the Sacramento 6 is the last remaining operating drive-in in Sacramento (with the exception of the Sunrise DI, which has opened and closed sporatically over the last ten years).
Much to the dismay of California drive-in enthusiasts, Century Theatres has announced that they will be closing all of their drive-in operations over the next few years. Unfortunately, the Sacramento 6 is at the top of that list.
Century Theatres has announced plans for the current site to be completely redeveloped into (guess what) a retail shopping center and multiplex, of which Sacramento apparantly doesn't have enough of already.
Sadly, this theater, like many Century outdoor operations, has been allowed to rapidly decline in appearance and upkeep over the last several years. Even recorded announcements of titles and showtimes have been nearly impossible to get.
I encourage all Sacramento residents to vist this DI while they still can. The new shopping center and multiplex are scheduled to open Fall 2004.
Related Websites
Century Theatres (Official)
Contributed by Jason
YOUR COMMENTS

[BigBoyToys]

That figures:mad: Like there ain't enough shopping centers in Sacramento already:rolleyes: If the are opening up a new shopping center there in the Fall of 2004, my guess would be that the drive-in is probably shut down now:frown:
That news story was absolutely correct, that place is a dump. Still a fun place to take the family to, as long as you don't use their non-working restrooms and you escort your kids to the snack bar (Too many gang members there).
Oh well, at least all of my kids had the opportunity to go to a drive-in.

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by BigBoyToys
That figures:mad: Like there ain't enough shopping centers in Sacramento already:rolleyes: If the are opening up a new shopping center there in the Fall of 2004, my guess would be that the drive-in is probably shut down now:frown:
That news story was absolutely correct, that place is a dump. Still a fun place to take the family to, as long as you don't use their non-working restrooms and you escort your kids to the snack bar (Too many gang members there).
Oh well, at least all of my kids had the opportunity to go to a drive-in.
checked it out ...still open...(don't know for how long though)
gonna take da' kids
gonna bring snacks and beverages :D :D

[DeltaSigBoater]

There some of you may remember the drive in in westminister, on beach blvd. & the 22 fwy. It really sucked that they closed it, a few months before i got my drivers license. Now its a Wal-Mart :(

[Daytona19]

If anyone knows who is taking it down I would be interested in a couple of the Speakers used at the drive in. If anyone gets some let me know!!!

[Kim Hanson]

I loved them, just waking up in the morning sucked:D ....( . )( . )....

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Daytona19
If anyone knows who is taking it down I would be interested in a couple of the Speakers used at the drive in. If anyone gets some let me know!!!
unfortunately, most have gone to the FM antenna clip sound system so the speakers are long gone.....:(

[Her454]

WOW, what timing - I was just asking a friend of mine the other day about the old speakers, wanted one for my pool room but I have no idea about where to find them?
I loved the drive in, used to go to the one in Yuma on 4th Avenue and then go 4Wheelin after the show! Last show I saw at the drive in was "The Outsiders", cant even remember what year. :)
Great memories. Im glad they're closed, I have a teenager daughter. :)

[Oldsquirt]

Originally posted by Her454
.....Last show I saw at the drive in was "The Outsiders", cant even remember what year. :)
That would have been 1983..... I'm pretty sure the drive by your childhood home is still open... ;)

[Her454]

The one in Concord? Solano I & II? Might be. Was there the last time I was there but believe it or not, I was NEVER at that drive in as a kid. Watched alot of it over the fence, but never really there.

[Oldsquirt]

Yep, that's the one. Pretty sure it still shows movies. I do know it has a pretty low-life looking swapmeet on weekends.:)

[Krazy K]

The drive-in that was where the Anaheim Arena now sits was my last time at a drive-in, about 1990. I think there are more drive-ins in the eastern US.

[j-rod]

The drive-in all turned to swap meets:mad: it's like records a thing of the past!!! the one closest to me was removed an now ther're houses on it!

[JetBoatRich]

I have been working in San Jose lately, I saw a couple around town. I asked someone I work with and I was told they are open on the weekends.
Used to hot the Winnetka and Van Nuys drive in all the time as a kid:D 70's to early 80's they were a great place to party at on Fri-Sat nights

[OutCole'd]

Originally posted by JetBoatRich
I have been working in San Jose lately, I saw a couple around town. I asked someone I work with and I was told they are open on the weekends.
Used to hot the Winnetka and Van Nuys drive in all the time as a kid:D 70's to early 80's they were a great place to party at on Fri-Sat nights
Same here, I remember when Van Nuys had one theater, then expanded to 6 I think, then closed...
Winnetka was always the place, that and Woodley park.:D

[JustMVG]

Where i live now we have a 4 plex drive in with the FM radio sound, but i used to go to Pickwick drive in Burbank, still have one of those speaker boxes that you'd hang on the window, got it the last night the drive in was open, lotsa great memories from that place, went to Van Nuys Drive in and Victory Dr. In, also the Winnetka, the San Val, there were so many of them when i was growing up in the San Fernando Valley, lots of fun all of them!
Mike VG

[BigBoyToys]

If anyone is looking for old drive-in speakers, there are a bunch on Ebay. Just do a search for Drive-in speakers and you'll get a bunch of hits. Looks like they go from $10.00 to $35.00 each. Here's one of the auctions for an example http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2233590718&category=418
Saw some on Ebay also from the Santee, CA drive-in. All original stuff. There's also a few sets with 2 speakers and the pole......Way cool!

[CrazyHippy]

Originally posted by fourspeednup
I used to go to the 101 drive-in in Ventura until it closed around 8 years ago. Back the truck up, set up the lawnchairs, grab a blanket and you're good to go;)
Yup, me too.
BJH:)

[DryHeatOnly]

The last time I was going to drive-in's was when we used to take the kids to the Fiesta in Whittier (Pico Rivera). We used to love picking up a box of cheeseburgers from Tommy's on the way in. It's gone now.

[ROZ]

There's a Drive-in in Santee, Ca. that's still up and running...

[DeltaSigBoater]

DUDE...tell me where please, that is soo sweat!

[Mrs Luvnlife]

How bizarre you started this thread......just a couple days ago I was thinking about drive-in theaters and wondered if there were any around anymore. That was the funnest......used to go to Simi, Ventura or the one in the valley. I'm assuming that none of them are open anymore? Feeling young again and was wanting re-live the good ol days!!! :D

[JetBoatRich]

Originally posted by OutCole'd
Same here, I remember when Van Nuys had one theater, then expanded to 6 I think, then closed...
Winnetka was always the place, that and Woodley park.:D
Woodley Park used to get pretty wild:D that was about 20 years ago:eek:

[OutCole'd]

Originally posted by JetBoatRich
Woodley Park used to get pretty wild:D that was about 20 years ago:eek:
Thanks for reminding me...:eek:

[JetBoatRich]

Originally posted by OutCole'd
Thanks for reminding me...:eek:
It was all fun:D , we used to cruise back through the park go under Burbank and hang out at the dam:rolleyes:

[Her454]

Originally posted by BigBoyToys
There's also a few sets with 2 speakers and the pole......Way cool!
Jim, can you send me that link - I couldnt find any with the whole set and that what Im looking for. Thanks -T

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
we used to go to simi and winnetka....
there's a 6 theater up here that's due to close...
do you have one open near ya' ?
when's the last time you went to one ?
That the one off Bradshaw you are talking about????

[TheLurker]

Spent many a friday and Saturday night at the Fountain Valley drive in at Brookhurst and the 405. It has some big medical building on it now. Also the old Hiway 39 On Beach Blvd. Thems were the days:D :D :D

[Liberator TJ1984]

Many Moons since been to a Drive Inn...
As a kid there was one across the field from my Grandmothers house ..we would sit on the Roof and watch...no sound , But at Times WOW the sights we got to see (.) (.) :D
Went to an outdoor theater in Wimberly Tx. up by Austin a few years back . 2 barns across from each other about 50 yards.. one had the projecter and Snackbar , the other one had the wall painted white for the screen..brought your own chairs and sat on the ground between them ...it was different and kinda neat:)

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
That the one off Bradshaw you are talking about????
that's the one...still going ...i don't know for how long

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
that's the one...still going ...i don't know for how long \
Thought so...
I used to go to the Orange Drive in and La Mirada as well. I used to hit both swap meets on the weekend too. I haven't been to a drive in theater in many years....

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
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Thought so...
I used to go to the Orange Drive in and La Mirada as well. I used to hit both swap meets on the weekend too. I haven't been to a drive in theater in many years....
yeah, us as well
showed my kid a drive in speaker, she had no idea what it was:(