• When and where did the drive-in theater boom begin?
    • The drive-in theater boom first began on June 6, 1933.
    • Richard Hollingshead opened the country’s first drive-in movie theater in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.
  • How did drive-in theaters spread across the U.S.?
    • Following that day, drive-in theaters began popping up across the United States.
    • Many of these theaters appeared in California.
  • When did drive-in theaters become especially popular?
    • The trend really took off during the 1940s.
    • This was due to the invention of in-car speakers, enhancing the viewing experience.
  • Why do families still visit drive-in theaters today?
    • Families continue to visit drive-in theaters for affordable, outdoor family fun.
    • Drive-ins are especially popular during the summer season.
  • What makes California drive-in theaters special?
    • These California drive-in theaters offer their own unique piece of Americana.

1. Solano 2 Drive-in Theater

Solano 2 Drive-in Theater
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2. South Bay Drive-in

South Bay Drive-in
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3. Vineland Drive-in

Vineland Drive-in
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4. Lakeport Auto Movie Theater

Lakeport Auto Movie Theater
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5. Madera Drive-in

Madera Drive-in
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6. Paramount Twin Drive-in

Paramount Twin Drive-in
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7. Rubidoux Drive-in

Rubidoux Drive-in
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8. Van Buren Drive-in

Van Buren Drive-in
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9. West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-in

West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-in
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10. Capitol Drive-in Theatre

Capitol Drive-in Theatre
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11. Sunset Drive-in

Sunset Drive-in
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12. Smith's Ranch Drive-in

Smith's Ranch Drive-in
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13. Skyline Drive-in

Skyline Drive-in
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