We hosted a private screening here recently and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences we have had both in the planning stages and execution both Jordann and Alex where incrdible at answer our many many questions and requests and I can't recommend it enough. We did the 4DX experience while intense incredibly fun and different in the best way! This is also great and easy location for any logistics! read more

First, a heartfelt thank you to my brother for making sure we saw "Michael" in 4DX--it was truly an incredible experience. The theater provides a multi-layered atmosphere that is quite unlike any other. It feels less like watching a movie and more like being swept up in a journey of epic proportions. I can't recommend it enough. read more

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Went to the 40th anniversary screening of Top Gun expecting a fun nostalgic event and it was a complete letdown. The entire reason we came was for the advertised popcorn helmet promotion. It was only the 4th day of the promo week and they already had none left. No merch at all. The theater was nearly empty too, which made it even more surprising. On top of that, the movie was being shown in the side-screen surround format (ScreenX style), which absolutely does not work for this film. The visuals were distracting and honestly hard to watch. We didn't even make it through the opening scenes before deciding to leave. After spending almost $90 on two tickets, popcorn, drinks, and a mediocre hot dog, this felt like a premium-priced experience with none of the premium experience delivered. Really disappointing because we were genuinely excited for this event. (Thank you for replying, but that was probably the last time I will attempt to see a movie in any movie theater. It's not worth the money. 40 bucks for a bad hotdog, large coke and popcorn. We walked out and I'll be watching from my home from here on out) read more

March 28, 2026 | Beach Cities El Segundo | While an event nearby was delayed for two hours, my friend suggested seeing a movie! Cheers to quick thinking! Score! It was a simple drive across the street! What a beautiful Movie Theater, as it was my first time hearing of CinemaWest! Reclining Seats | Super cozy, plush, reclining seats with an attached table and cupholder on the opposite side! Perfect! I loved the lighting inside of the theater as well, including the coral carpet! Inside | Spacious, neat, clean, as well as colorful and so many pretty flowers everywhere, even flowers lined up on the countertop in the restroom! I'm not sure if they were real, but they were bright, cheerful, and gorgeous! An Icon | Pink's Hotdogs was actually inside of the theater! What a surprise, didn't expect to see it! How fun! Note | The restrooms are out in the lobby, not down the hall by the theaters! Thanks to excellent customer service for pointing me in the right direction! Movie | Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man! Fun & action-packed! Well-dressed women in form-fitting attire & men in dapper suits, both complete with hats & coats! There are incredibly cool vintage cars, slow-mo cinematography & including rock concert style heavy metal music...and there is a scene w/a woman holding an umbrella in the rain...breathtaking! Memorable accents that command attention throughout the film, details of the movie are impeccable, even the lighting is a whole mood! Explosive scenes that had me focused, not one detail to be missed! The movie was a win! Parking | Free, inside of the parking structure! Overall | What a wonderful way to enjoy the delay of the event nearby! While my friend had been to the theater many times, it was my first time, and I truly enjoyed it! I would easily go back to CinemaWest Beach Cities Theater! Let's go! read more

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Keeping my original 5 star rating!!! 2nd time and loved it even more!!! Luxury, comfort, sound and just amazing!!! Pinks food adds a better experience! read more

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I did not watch Sinners because I hate being scared, in fact, I hate it. I avoid jump-scare attractions, like haunted mazes in Spooky season and I recoil when I see a trailer for an upcoming movie that shows the work of the devil and all his minions at play. Case in point, I have never seen a movie from the Anebelle universe and the decision is curated intention for exclusion. I explain my distaste for horror genre to frame why I did not see Sinners sooner, I really thought it was going too be to scary for my limits. But the Oscar buzz and reviews around the flick convinced me to go and weather the fright. In the end, I found the movie to be more suspenseful and theatrically dark, than a jump-scare fest. And honestly, seeing the movie in CinemaWest Beach Cities in its 4DX made the movie memorable not only for content but for envirionment. As many other Yelper's share, this place is one that swaddles visitors in luxury. I took a picture, yes it is blurry, of the chandelier above the entrance. And although it did not read fancy past, it did read modern effort for luxury glow. The whole place feels more like a boutique theather, not because it shows niche films, but because it is equivalent to a small shop where the affluent go because they know where truly, the x that marks the spot lies to meet their comfort needs. There was no ticket attendant, one selects and buys there tickets and refreshments (yes, even refreshments) on the screen. A moviegoer has the option of ordering at the counter, like in the past. I went, and I found out that they had pizza, and pretzels and hamburgers- that one can get protein style- for sale. IThe selection was unique, I can't remember exactly what I saw that made me feel like that but they had pink hot dogs and dots ice creams as options, so those are broad pinpoints I just cant remember the smaller details that were also unique for a movie place. I would not expect truffles from belgium as an option, but maybe more like gourmet nuts, which are not an option at AMC. I have seen a few movies in 4DX- Kong, and the Red Hulk movie. This place gave me the best experience. When the movie characters dance my seat made me feel like I was swaying with them in the party. It was a brief sensation but the intent was palpable not corny. The jump scares and how they matched to the movie exaggerated my feelings of fear to a fun state. But the scares in Sinners, at least to me, never crossed to a chill zone where my skins crawls in an uncomfortable way. This place is about 30 minutes from my home, but, I honestly will make it my movie place because the experience was transportive. Like in the past went to the movies to escape their problems at least for the length of the movie. And yesterday this place help me do that, focus on the movie because one could not escape the feeling of being in the movie. This is you had to be there moment, but in a high point of action in the movie, a fellow guest, walks down the stairs next to me, and I honestly thought it was shadow projection from the 4DX experience. That legit is a point for the atmoshphere of this place, plus there were like only 5 of us in the screening room. Then later at the climax, I look back and the same patron is standing up, thought the same thing! She was up cause she was not feeling the movement in a positve way. Hehe. But yeah, I give this place high praise! read more

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CinemaWest is one of high-end movie theater chains and this El Segundo location is the only CinemaWest in LA County. This location used to be Arclight but was changed to CinemaWest in Feb 2025. The theater offers 4DX, ScreenX, and Dolby Atmos formats. [Parking]: Direction to the designated parking lot was a bit confusing. The lot entrance is via the intersection of S Nash St & Park Pl. Additional parking lot is located across from the theater (870 S Nash St.) [Ticket]: Our party purchased tickets via the self-serve kiosk, but there wasn't a staff checking our tickets so we just held onto our tickets. Our party paid a standard $16.50 for a 7 PM showtime on a typical weekday. [Concessions]: This is one of theaters with better food and drink option including (1) a Pink's Hot Dogs restaurant, (2) beer on tap, (3) wine, and (4) cocktails like Jack & Coke Icee. [Seats]: Leather seats with a large leg room and a swivel table. [Conclusion]: Clean theater and a good alcoholic selection - our party had a good movie experience here. read more

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You can't beat $6 movie tickets on Tuesdays and free parking! I love coming here for the discounted movie tickets, especially in this day and age when everything is so expensive. You can order tickets online or with their machines at the entrance of the theater. The seats are clean and comfy, recline fully, and have swivel trays for your food or other items. I can't speak for the food or concessions, but this is otherwise a great movie experience. read more

My family's favorite theatre to experience amazing films!! There are so many types of theatres/screens to choose from, great snacks & drinks, and probably most of all the staff keep it fun, easy going yet professional. STEVEN particularly, is always the most kind, knowledgeable & resourceful person there. If there ever has been a moment where support is needed, he is always the one to come help resolve any hiccup. We also love that the theatres are kept at a good temp & we are never uncomfortably freezing like other theatres. Thanks so much!! read more

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I had no idea CinemaWest took over the old Arclight that I would sometimes go to. When I started looking for an AMC replacement, this seemed to be the ideal place to visit. Parking: still free with plenty of spots outside and inside the garage. This is an automatic plus! It's a short walk from the outside lot to the doors (you'll see Pink's first) then the theater doors are right past the patio. Paid for my ticket with the guy at the counter, but they won't take cash even thought I had the even amount. Somewhat frustrating, but not the end of the world. As for food, I went with a kids pack which had a small soda (they pour so no free refills), popcorn, and Welch's fruit snacks. This was just okay. Pretzel bites are my usual go-to, but I would have to say skip them. They give you eight of them and cheese is additional at $2.25. I will admit I did end up coming back for these, and again, I wouldn't get them on any future visit. I'd actually skip the food here to be honest although if you eat hot dogs, maybe the Pinks is worth it. Theater was fine, sound was fine. I just appreciated the fact the movie was $5 on a Tuesday ($6 if you are not part of their program) so this in itself is worth it if you're in the area. This is also the closest one to me so it's a no-brainer. I still enjoy Alamo DH but I don't always want to head into DTLA, so this is an alternative. I did forget to scan my rewards code at concessions, and was told I could attempt to reach out to their customer service via email. There is no contact button whatsoever on the specific site for Beach Cities, but if you go to the general site, there is a generic email. It's been over a week and I have yet to hear back from them. 3-stars overall for the location, parking, theater, food but lack of customer service (on replying). read more

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Usually have a good experience here, but recently decided to try screenX for the first time and the side screens did not work at all. Paid extra for essentially the normal showing :( read more

This is my first time visiting the theater since it was called Arclight and changed the name. I was very impressed and so glad its still here. First we came in on New Year's Eve to watch the series finale of Stranger Things and it was amazing. The bar and everything is upscale, nice and clean. The food was really good and the staff were great. The seats, picture and sound was great! We had a great time and will definitely come back again. read more

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The Baseline: For a movie theater the seats must be comfortable/clean, the condition of the theater must be up-kept/maitained, the concessions must have good movie offerings, and the extra-film-types (3D,4D, IMAX,etc.) must work when available. Theater: CinemaWest Beach Cities is a relatively new theater that has reopened the old Arclight theater that closed pre-pandemic. CinemaWest has done a great job revamping the space. The lobby is clean and open, the seats are comfortable recliners, and the screen projector quality is clear, and the sound is really crisp. Bathrooms were clean. Food: The concessions are still great with a good selection of snacks, popcorn, and sodas along with the incorporation of Pink's Hotdogs for hotdog and burger offerings. Service: The staff at the theater were friendly and efficient. read more

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I have seen a few movies here and I really like it . Yesterday I saw zootopia 2 and I give the staff props for keeping the floor clean and most importantly dry for safety. I think this is my favorite local theater. read more

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First time at CinemaWest Beach Cities on 12/30/25 and we had an awesome time! Celebrating my hubby's birthday, he really wanted to watch Avatar and what's the best way to watch an awesome movie than 4D Max! The seats move, there were water splashing, air blowing and so super interactive! We had so much fun! There is also Pink's inside which is cool. We ordered chili cheese dogs, hot dog with bacon, fries, onion rings, and chili cheese fries. Everything tasted great and the service we received was also great. The place was clean and modern. The bathroom was clean and smelled good. Kudos to the staff who keeps the place clean. Popcorn was fresh and tasty. It's not a cheap theater but for special occasion, this is a nice treat. Highly recommend! They are located in Manhattan Beach, free parking and nice area. read more

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First time coming here since Arclight closed and this was changed to Cinemawest. Really enjoyed the theater, it was clean, modern, and not too crowded. I watched Avatar in 3D and the seats were very comfortable. they had the reclining seats, so you could really get your best position. read more

Glad to see that a new theatre is located in this space, totally remodeled, super comfortable and reclining seats. Friendly staff, reasonable ticket prices, rewards program. $5.00 Tuesdays. Plenty of parking, away from the malls. Great choice if you want to spend some time watching a movie on the big screen read more

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This is a nice upgrade to Arclight. We went to see Sinners. It looked like they were still finishing up, as there were seats in the hallway leading to the movie theaters. Having a Pink's is a nice touch but it's pricey. I had the fries and loved them. Mostly everything is via technology but there are plenty of staff members available. We loved the seating and enjoyed the movie. read more

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Ordered a hotdog right at the start time of the movie 7:15pm and by 8:15 it still was not ready yet. The staff never even mentioned in advanced that it may take a while so I know in advanced. I asked for a return and they gave me the return but no apology and no other accommodation to try to make the situation better. That's a terrible experience. Don't come here for the food. The rest of the theater was nice read more

I lost my keys at theater and drove in from Huntington Beach to see if they were in lost and found. A very nice guy Matthew checked for me and they weren't there. Said to call back at 5pm. The number falls out every time I call. I've called 20 times. It simply doesn't ring and says call failed. How do I get in touch with Matthew again? He was going to look in theaters when film ended. Please advise. read more

First time here on Saturday and I will definitely be back! This theater is clean, open and airy and the parking is easy in the attached lot. The staff are also so friendly and helpful. Also love that they have a bar/lounge area that serves food. I just ordered some fries, wine and also popcorn from concessions. My husband got a burger which he enjoyed. They also have the comfiest recliners and trays attached to each seat for your food and drinks. So happy we found this place...really reminds me of Arclight. read more

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Caught an early matinee here and I had the whole theater to myself! Excellent customer service. I also enjoyed my overpriced pinks plain hot dog ! I understand the price though, as you are paying for convenience and it is a movie theater, so there is always an upcharge . As far as hotdogs go it's probably the best hot dog you could probably get in any movie theater. I also loved the new seats . I think they did a really good job with the remodel. I haven't been here in over a decade. I think the last movie I saw was no country for old men here almost 20 years ago. The new owners / company is doing a good job so far . Check it out . read more

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Nice and clean theater with plush roomy seats. You just won't really get any service here. This is a self checkin type theater and you show yourself to your seats. Zero interaction with staff but it would've been nice for someone to greet and ask if I needed help. There is overflow parking alongside the end of the theater so you don't need to park in the lot. read more

Expected a little better from this location. Bathrooms filthy, paper all over the floors, carpet food everywhere, my god sweep up once in awhile. Comfy chairs ok nice, but honestly just clean the place up for the price your paying. read more

CinemaWest has been open since February and while it has some new features it has the old ambiance of super cool, great design and a truly unique experience to watch a movie. One thing in particular which has this place head and shoulders above the rest is its seating which are all recliners, complete with a table if you want service! The sound and vision of course was truly outstanding-- so happy that the real silver screen is back!! Additionally they have recreated their bar and seating experience as well as the food-- it's a perfect match. Well done Cinema West! read more

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So many upgrades at the old Archlight. Pinks is the restaurant and you can go without seeing a movie. It also has a full bar. Totally renovated, the sound and seats are amazing. ScreenX is cool, like VR, best seats are middle back to get the full view. So far so good, welcome back to South Bay read more

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I wanted to experience the 4DX which involves you in the movie experience by motion seats, along with wind, mist, scents and fog. Decided to see Jurassic World Rebirth in 4DX. If you get motion sickness, 4DX won't be for you. Also I'd caution movie goers eating and drinking during the movie will be challenging. Fortunately I scarfed down my hot dog before it got too wild. For Jurassic World, the only sensation I experienced was a lot of jerking and occasional misting (which you have an option to turn off the misting with a button on the armrest). There was no scents or fog effects during the movie. Experience this once was enough for me. It got monotonous. There is an up charge for the 4DX. On $6 Tuesdays it's $14. Cinema West offers other theaters set up with various movie experiences. Like Dolby Atmos sound technology. Screen X with a 270 degree panoramic viewing experience. And IMAX and D-Box. read more

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During a recent concert at SoFi Stadium, my wife and I walked past Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas. We briefly considered watching a movie there, but after seeing an abundance of warnings on Yelp to steer clear and head to CinemaWest Beach Cities instead, we quickly changed our minds -- and I'm so glad we did. Thank you Yelpers, because the five stars are well deserved. Buying tickets is a breeze: there are several self-service kiosks at the front, and you can even order food there too. We ended up ordering food from Pink's, and while I could go on and on about the onion rings, I've covered that in a separate review. All I'll say here is: arrive early so you don't miss your chance to try them -- they really are legendary. We saw Superman in Theater 1, and the recliner seats were incredibly comfortable -- the kind you could easily fall asleep in. Each seat comes with a large swivel table so you don't have to awkwardly balance food in your lap. There's also tons of leg room, so if someone in your row needs to step out mid-movie, you won't have to shuffle or move. The Dolby Atmos sound system is excellent, the facilities are clean, and honestly, there's nothing to complain about. Plenty of parking is available across the street and behind the theater as well. Would absolutely watch another movie here -- no hesitation. read more

Best cinematic experience I can ask for. Watched Tron Ares in 4DX here and had to come back for Wicked For Good. 4DX has mists, water, special lighting effects. It is affordable costing around 20 dollars which is standard for other movie tickets. Seats are comfortable and clean. Overall the whole theater is well kept! read more

I went to see Avatar yesterday and almost missed the start of the movie because the onion rings I ordered took well over 15 minutes. The food delay was entirely on the Pink's counter, which frankly needs much better management. This isn't a one-off issue. I've experienced the same problem before, including when I saw F1 and Jurassic Park over the summer. Given that the theater has been open for a while now, I would have expected the consistently slow food service to be addressed. I genuinely want this theater to succeed--it's a great concept and has real potential--but excessively long food wait times, especially right before showtime, undermine the entire experience. This needs to be fixed if customers are expected to keep supporting this theater. read more

This is probably the best theater in the south bay for now. why do i say for now? since they just opened i dont think many people know they are open. the theaters as others have mentioned are brand new and well maintained. we watched star wars on a tuesday. every tuesday all movies are cheap! if you arent a member of their movie club( its free to sign up) tickets are 6 dollars each. if you sign up for the movie club they are 5 dollars each. the food is typical movie theater grub, and typical movie theater pricing. what are the cons? there isnt any other location around here unlike say amc or cinemark where there are many theaters around. also, the shopping center around the theater is more or less a ghost town. overall the staff is friendly, the venue is very clean, and price on tuesday cant be beat! read more

We have, especially myself have been to four movies already. This in a span of a little over a month. This location and theaters are awesome. The membership prices are great, the benefits are fantastic. I have received a free popcorn, $1 popcorn, and discounted drink prices for all sizes. Their membership also includes discounted matinee and evening shows. I first came to know about this theater from a friend whom also is a member. The theaters themselves are larger than usual size. All offer spacious, and recliner seats w/individual tables. They are rarely, I mean I never seen them at capacity. The best thing about this theater, is the sound quality. And, the only theater that, I know, that features a 280 degree "ScreenX" and 4D experiences. I really hope that it stays this way. But, also hoping this location stays open! The staff are always friendly and helpful. The check-in(s) are incredibly easy at the kiosks too. Hands down the best for price, convenience, and location. The only other cinemas I have been to, but very pricey are the IPIC in Century City and Pasadena. Absolute must, visit(s)! read more

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I was so sad when Arclight closed down in the South Bay. I saw the sign for CinemaWest as I was running errands. When I got home and looked it up, it looks like they took over the property and opened up earlier this year. I had the opportunity to check it out a couple weeks ago. They made some renovations, and I have to say I like the new theatre! The seats recline and are super comfortable, so comfortable you can fall asleep. I like the idea of being able to pick up drinks and food from Pinks. The move away tables are not so intrusive but just enough to set your meal. The set up for waiting for food takes a while when busy but otherwise it was an overall nice experience. The bathrooms were clean and the staff throughout the theatre were helpful. I'd rather spend my money here for a nicer laid back movie experience than Del Amo AMC. read more

Amazing upgraded movie theater with friendly and helpful staff, Pinks hotdogs (you can eat there or take with you to the seats). They also have a full bar, local beer on tap. Every seat is a recliner seat! Big plus for me is that there is no food delivery to the seat (you can bring the food) but they don't disturb you during the movie. read more

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this was a fun little adventure for the kids for a lot of motion rocking. It was interesting. If you have back issues, probably you shouldn't do this right cause it's consistently moving and jerky. read more

Love 4DX & 2X screen!! Depending on what you prefer the 2X has a wrap around screen that makes action amazing! The 4DX is almost like a roller coaster, just more mild. We saw Brad Pitts new F1 movie on 4DX, and Fantastic Four on 2X screen. Concessions available. read more

The ArcLight Beach Cities was our go-to home theater, so being without it for the last five-plus years has been tough. So glad to have the location back open and with the much-needed refurbishment it needed! We went to a screening on opening week, and it's clear they're still working the bugs out and having to train new staff on the fly, so a little patience is required for anyone coming in the next few weeks. In fact, the employee who helped us at the snack bar mentioned we were the first customers he'd ever helped! Ha! That said, the staff was extremely friendly, eager to assist, and there was a great vibe in the lobby from the moment we walked in. As a previous review mentioned, the ticket purchasing process through the app felt a bit clunky, as the South Bay location seems to be in a completely different system than the rest of Cinema West's other theaters. So a previous account I'd set up for Cinema West didn't work and a new account had to be created. There was no way to add my rewards number or points to the snack bar purchase. Assuming this is all stuff still in the works. The first thing any returning previous Arclight goer will notice is that everything has gotten a new coat of paint, carpet, and the building looks and feels brand new. Gone is the Arclight wall of backlit posters, replaced with a lookout to the second floor (presumably for the "Giant Screen" in the first auditorium). The snack bar is stocked with good popcorn and drinks. The beers on tap are, for the most part, all local to El Segundo. And Pinks providing the main dishes is a fun and great addition. The dogs are large foot-longs, akin to the usual Pink's menu. The chili cheese dog included a good deal of delicious chili topping. The Hollywood dog is piled a mile high with toppings. The new bar and seating area around Pinks is spacious, way larger than what Arclight had before. And the patio area will be a welcome addition when the weather warms up. Inside the theaters, the brand new screens, refurbished walls, new carpeting, and amazing new reclining chairs with personal food trays are fantastic. We were in one of the smaller rooms toward the back, but even the "lessor" rooms feature new laser projection and booming sound. I can't wait to try out one of the larger auditoriums with the 4DX or the previously mentioned giant screen. Presentation was top-notch. Even in the small room. Pre-show content was mercifully provided by a vendor that focuses on the film-going experience, showing behind the scenes featurettes and movie trivia over the horrible AMC preshow. And, compared to AMC, trailers began at the exact screening time, were limited to four trailers run, and we were off and going. So great to not be looking at your watch 30 minutes after the show was supposed to start and you're still watching a Disney Cruise commercial. All-in-all, Cinema West has brought back the experience I'd hoped that it would and I can't wait to become a regular! read more

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I was thrilled that they brought this theater space back to life. I missed the Arclight. They've done a great job. It's clean, it's easy to buy tickets, the popcorn's good, and the seats are comfy, with a nice tray to place your items. I was greeted by a friendly server who got my drink/popcorn order. I like that you can order your ticket and food in the same transaction. read more

Great theater love the seats - sat in the "normal" movie theater #6. Love how much they recline also enjoy the option for blankets for $20 a bit expensive but on date night or out with the family and someone is cold nice to have that option. Are my first PINKs hot dog and boy was it good - only complaint was $8 for a medium fountain drink.....like cmon I get people aren't drinking much so you have to make up in the soft beverage category but man that's high! Over all love the place will be back read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

We came today to see the latest Superman movie. The previous theater in El Segundo is gone and replaced by the CinemaWest Beach Cities. Restaurants across from the cinema are also gone as the result of the COVID lockdown. Tickets can be purchased online or in person on a DOY kiosk. The cinema had a bar/restaurant with seating inside and outside patio. There is also a standard snack bar area. I wanted to buy a bottle of water and a kids popcorn combo which included a small popcorn, small drink and treat. The water cost $9, the kids combo was $13. Yikes! No thanks. The front restroom was dirty. The back restroom was better but not great. The theater where we were in was small with limited seating, the screen was medium, and the reclining seats were very comfortable. The sound was uncomfortably loud for a small theater. Not sure if I'll return. read more

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