Went for a date night and enjoyed a classic movie. Staff is friendly, attentive, and very…read moreaccommodating! Would go again if I'm in town!

What an amazing experience! Doug is the coolest. He greeted my girlfriend and I warmly, had a…read moreconversation with us, and showed us to our seats. From the atmosphere to fun seating, affordable prices, and cool movies, this is a new top tier date spot. Absolutely can't recommend enough!

The keywords: FREE, FAMILY, ENTERTAINMENT…read more With the feel of an old drive-in (sans the automobiles) you can watch a variety of movies, shorts, cartoons, and video content outdoors with a big fire pit, a large area of grass, and space to bring a folding chair. There are lots of places to grab a bite or drink -- coffee, smoothies, yogurt, mexican food, argentine food, subs, sushi and pizza (you can actually watch the show while eating pizza on their patio). They show feature movies on the weekend and during the week old tv shows, cartoons, and seasonal stuff. It runs from sundown until around 10 or 11pm every day of the year. It can be a little hard to find, but if you can locate LA Fitness or Old Spaghetti Factory, you're getting warmer. It's nestled between Pizza Nova and Ryan Bros Coffee. Lots of free parking. They've also hosted the annual San Marcos Student Film Festival 2 years running, which is usually in June, and again free to the public. The only reason for the lack of 5 stars is that it is COLD in the winter, and WET when its rainy ...not that there's a real solution to that, other than a blanket and an umbrella.... Expect kids running around, outdoor noise from cars and conversation, but its all part of the fun. Did I mention its all FREE?

Basically a bigass white wall on the back of the LA fitness in San Marcos, where they show cartoons…read moreand old short films (Charlie Chaplin) on weekdays and Theatrical Films on Friday and Saturdays. (The Friday movies tend to be older/more obscure). It's right in the middle of a bunch of restaurants and there's a fire pit if you get cold. Though not "pristine" movie viewing conditions, it's free and its outdoors and did I mention it's Free?. A rad way to spend a few hours some Saturday night taking in a flick. Bring your own blanket (and chair if you've got one, seating can be limited) and re-live the golden age of drive ins, that you probably weren't alive for in the first place.

I haven't been here in over 10 years! Wow this place has not changed. Great price $10 per adult and…read more$1 per kid, under 4 years old is free. Cash preferred but they take cards. There are three screens; playing different movies and plenty of parking spots. They are open Friday to Sunday for the drive in movies. They also occupy this space for swampmeet on certain days. Pro: lots of parking spots, bathroom for use, snack bar (cash only); friendly staff. Con: depends on the day and movie; it can get super packed, the entrance to purchase tickets can get long and extend to the streets; can be dangerous if no one pays attention. Bathroom is outdated, sometimes no hand soap or they run out of bathroom tissues or napkins. Other than that; such a great deal for new movie releases and in the comfort of your car. You can bring snacks, food etc; I always bring a pillow and blanked for extra comfort. Make sure to bring a radio if you don't want your car battery to die. I got one from Amazon for $20; such a great bargain and great system.

If you're tired of the overpriced regular movie theaters, you NEED to come to this drive in!!!!!…read moreIt's only $10 per person. If you're tired of the loud chewers or the people who talk during movies, this is also perfect for you!!! You can park reverse and sit in your trunk to watch the movie, or even bring your own chairs! You just need your car radio to the station. I would recommend bring a portable radio. They have a stand with all kinds of snacks! Honestly I'm so happy with this theater I can't wait to go back!

I haven't been to the movies in forever! I've been so excited for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and…read morebooked tickets for Cinepolis Town Square. I like this location more than the other La Costa location since it's the newest. I am surprised they don't let you order your concessions at the counter anymore. It's quicker than the in-seat service. Half way through the movie we decided to get the cookie trio, which were delicious. The cookies were served warm and are massive. It did take a bit to get the cookies. I'd say maybe 30 minutes. But all in all a comfortable movie theater experience. The movie was amazing and loved all the nostalgic moments!

Came in on Mother's Day to enjoy a movie with my mother and grandma. Instead of enjoying it, we…read morewere kicked out of the handicap seats I purchased online. I purchased handicap seats because my mother is handicap and so is my grandmother. We were rudely, I mean RUDELY asked to move away from handicap because they were missing seats and claimed that the 3 seats we had were for 2 wheel chairs seats, yet there was chairs, no space for two wheel chairs, nothing that states "wheelchair only", nothing that specified only certain types of handicap. I purchased the only 3 handicap seats that were next to each other and available at this location. When we first arrived a couple were sitting in the seats we expected to have. The couple had no idea where they were supposed to sit because they didn't even have tickets!! We watched them move 4 times!! We watched them get kicked out of people seats 4 times!! I, the adult who PAID for tickets, paid for handicap tickets was told that the seats I bought were not for my type of handicap. So not only was I not given the handicap seats I paid for and that were absolutely necessary, I was pushed farther away from the exit to walk down steps with both handicap ladies in the dark while the movie was playing. THEN, the food we had ordered before getting kicked out of our seats showed up late, the server never came back to take our full order, never checked up on us, even the food was delivered with no "can we get you anything else". The only time the awful server came back was to drop the bill 45 mins before the movie was even finished! Outside that we ordered the endless popcorn which we clearly couldn't get more of, we were never asked before the bill was dropped off if we needed anything else or how it was. I think it's pretty clear that we were discriminated against, treated terribly and the staff intentionally stopped serving us. It too bad the unprofessional manager sent his employees to do the talking instead of coming out and dealing with the situation as he/she should have. For the prices we pay to go here, this is absolutely disgusting and unprofessional behavior by this staff. I will be writing to corporate to inform them about this awful situation.

The Lot in La Jolla is a complex which houses many theaters to watch movies. They validate four…read morehours free parking on the street level and subterranean parking, the later offers limited spaces, so you can street parking too. Since the Covid pandemic I haven't frequented going to a movie theater to watch movies. Also, because my movie watching experience is nice and in the comfort of my own place with a 85" tv, my own leather recliner and access to lots of streaming movies with a touch of a button. I recently rewatched Devil wears Prada part 1 and wanted to see part 2 and not have to wait for it to show on streaming because it will take a long while. The movie was very entertaining and if you haven't watched it, I suggest you rewatch part 1, because it has been 20 years since! The bathroom facilities were clean with everything touchless, but the hand soap dispensers were on the blink and perhaps need batteries. Staff were courteous and helpful and efficient. There was no long wait for anything I ordered. The Lot theater where I watched this movie was smaller than expected and the seats weren't situated optimally because a few rows ahead of mine, a viewer's head blocked some parts of the screen when he was sitting up and not reclined down. The leather seats were wide and spacious, reclining feature did recline pretty low but not flat 180. The call attendant button feature is great; it's table service: you can order food and drinks. The menu includes burgers, fries, pizza, popcorn, hotdogs. Drinks including FIJI bottled water, sodas and alcoholic beverages... all served during the movie is very convenient. The LOT is the closest movie theater to me and for the sake of convenience I would return and recommend it.

I've been here quite a few times and I like it. It's pretty much the price of an AMC ticket, so I'd…read morerather come to the LOT! It's just a couple dollars more, but you'll have a more enjoyable experience. The seats are super comfy and I like the convenience of being able to order right from your seat. You can pay in the moment or keep the tab open. The staff taking orders can feel a bit rushed due to the high volume of orders, but everything still runs smoothly and the food comes out faster than expected. As for the food, it's okay. I've tried the fries, poke nachos, chicken strips, and popcorn. Dipping sauces are mid, but the BBQ is good. I'd still be open to trying other items, but I'm a little hesitant. They used to have sweet potato fries which were my faveee. Sad to see they took them off the menu. The charges add up quickly and to be honest the food doesn't stick out to me. I was expecting more from the poke nachos the wonton chips and flavor are good, but the ahi didn't taste very fresh or best quality. I've also had dinner at the restaurant before, but I can't recall the order. I just know I didn't love it. Coffee is good! I usually add a shot and the service at the coffee shop has always been friendly. The bathrooms have been a bit dirty most time I've gone. On the plus side, they validate parking up to 4 hours, which is really nice since street parking in the area can at times be a pain. All in all, worth checking out for the convenience, memorable experience, casual date night or family time.

With Project Hail Mary newly released, and having already read the book, I was looking forward to…read moreseeing how it translated to the big screen. (Author Andy Weir also wrote The Martian and Artemis, both of which I enjoyed.) There were a few theater options in the Carlsbad/Oceanside area, and Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Paseo Real stood out for its fully reclining seats and in-theater dining. Reviews were decent, so we gave it a shot. Our party of four reserved seats for a weekday afternoon showing. If you can swing that timing, it's worth it. Tickets are cheaper and the theater is noticeably quieter. The seating was very comfortable, exactly what you'd hope for in a "luxury" theater. The venue itself felt a bit tired in spots, but still perfectly respectable. As for the movie, I enjoyed it. Ryan Gosling delivered a strong performance. Like most adaptations, it didn't quite live up to the book, but it was still very entertaining. Bottom line: Comfortable seating, a relaxed atmosphere, and a solid viewing experience. I'd be happy to come back.

I've had a good time every time I've come here. Whether it's for date night or a simple girls…read morenight out...it's been fun. I get my tickets via an application and then when I arrive I show it to the person in the box office/info area inside. They'll kindly tell you what auditorium it's in and where it's located. Easy peasy. I was slightly disappointed that I couldn't just order my popcorn in the concession area but rather had to use the order in your seat feature. On my last visit the previews weren't too long of a performance before the movie started just 13 minutes post the ticketed time. Even though I only wanted popcorn I curiously explored my options on the menu located on the rotating arm tables. Just push the glowing circle button for your attendant to take your order. I missed the very beginning of the movie because ordering in my seat slightly distracted me. I didn't even realize it wasn't another preview to another movie but rather the actual movie I came for. So for me it's a toss up between liking this feature and disliking it. The staffers were kind and had enjoyed my friends and my banter about it. We all had a good chuckle. Going on a Monday evening is nice since it's not as busy but also know that it's half the cost on a Tuesday evening. FYI. *It's also hit or miss on cleanliness but overall it seems better here than other venues by the same name. Also note: make sure you're heading to the right La Costa theater because there are two ~~ just in different centers. We didn't make a mistake this time so that was a "Whew!"

Same worker at concessions each time. Possibly Hispanic. Dark hair. Hes great!…read more Comfortable seats. They went up a dolar sadly. Bring back $5 Tuesdays please. Ahhh $8 is rough! But depending on the availability in the area we may return. That mark up stinks.

I only came here to watch Scream 7. Haven't been to a movie…read moretheater in idk how long. The $15 ticket purchase reminded me why. Sheesh. I saw ghost pepper popcorn displayed on the menu in honor of Scream 7. Went up to order some, and the girl said we don't carry that. Huh? Why is it on your menu then? She had no clue. She said pretzel bites are up there too, and we don't carry them. Again, huh? The seats in the theater were reclining, which was nice, but they weren't very roomy. I enjoyed the movie, but the overall experience was subpar.

There probably isn't one person on Yelp who remembers the old Ken Theater in Kensington. The Ken…read morewas around forever, maybe 60 or 70 years, before it sadly folded. La Paloma is the closest thing around to the dearly departed Ken. How is it like the Ken? On the positive side, it shows an eclectic mix of movies on the big screen that you can't find anywhere else. Like "Groundhog Day" on Groundhog Day. Like "Casablanca" and "2001: A Space Odyssey." Like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a mostly awful movie that I have seen on the big screen too many times to admit. The ticket prices are reasonable. The design of the theater itself, although the building is clearly falling apart, is unique. The popcorn is freshly made. You can hear the Coaster train roll by a couple of times every showing. Now, you need to know that some of the seats are literally falling apart. The ones that aren't falling apart are not comfortable. This is not Cinepolis. Still, a few of us appreciate these old dinosaurs because of what they offer and what you can't find anywhere else.

My home away from home! I've been coming to this theater since I was a kid and a place I have…read morebrought my own family. The owner is super chill (along with his furry sidekick who enjoys belly scratches) and does a great job rotating movies from new, old and independent films. Ticket prices do vary depending on the event. Sometimes I've paid $1, other times $12, but for my all time favorite Rocky Horror Picture Show, it's priceless!!! Highly recommend catching a midnight show on Halloween with a live performance. Here are some key points if you plan on visiting: * Parking - There is parking directly behind the theater in the transit center or you can find off street parking. * Cash Only - This is a cash only venue. Unless you visit their website and buy tickets online but you will have to pay a service fee. It's honestly not necessary because the theater is not crowded (except for special events, did I mention Rocky Horror). *Concession Stand - They do serve some of the best popcorn with real butter. Trust me, buy some! Sodas, Red Bull, teas, and candy. Again, cash only. * Restrooms - Always clean, well stocked. * Seating - Ok it's a very old theater and the seats match the esthetic. They are old, worn down, musty but hey, no complaints. Just enjoy the show! Check their website for the latest showing and times. Retro Rewinds are a must!

Lovvvvvvvvved coming here. It was such a fun way to spend the evening. Are they going to…read morereopen??????? So sad something so local and cute closed

We've been going to this drive in for over 10 years, & it's always fun, & convenient. Great…read moreatmosphere, & concessions. It's also affordable for the family. It's my favorite drive-in near LA. I highly recommend it.

My first time visiting this location. Finding the underground structure parking was a little…read moredifficult for some reason. Desiree at the snack station was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms needed some attention. However the recliner seats were comfortable and the theater room was spacious.

THE OIL IS OFF (3 stars)…read more Not my favorite AMC theater but likes the reclining chairs. Location is in La Jolla Village (aka college student hub). It's downstairs and it's pretty busy. The smell of popcorn filled the air, but not a good kind of smell. Ordered popcorn and the popcorn itself had an unusual weird after taste. No it's not the butter, I take my popcorn without butter. The oil was either old or burnt, it made the popcorn taste different. There are other AMCs to be had.