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Expert: - 6/27/2005


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I'm going to be spending a week in Costa Mesa and wondered if there were any Drive-In movie theaters in the area?  I'm having a hard time finding ones that appear to still be operable online.  Thanks!

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Hi Jan,

Real estate is too expensive out here for drive-in movies any more. However, there are a few out there if you are willing to drive:

Pacific Vineland Drive-In
(626) 961-9262   443 Vineland Ave
City Of Industry, CA 29.1

Starlite Drive-In
(626) 448-7631   2540 Rosemead Blvd
South El Monte, CA 32.0

Mission Drive In Theatre
(909) 628-0511   10789 Romona Ave
Montclair, CA 34.8

Van Buren Drive-In & Swap Meet
(951) 688-2360 3035 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 47.5

Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre
(951) 683-4455 3770 Opal St
Riverside, CA Map  48.7

Valley Drive In Swap Meet
(760) 757-5286   3480 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA Map  40.0

The distances are from Costa Mesa in miles. I know that the Van Buren and Rubidoux drive ins are still operating.

Good luck!

Steve

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