Most reviewed Theaters in California


  1. 4.5 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (4.470 reviews)
    - Sit in front of the lake, great view of the ducks and the palace
    Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Theaters
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    Designed to look like a Greco-Roman ruin, this structure was originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It's now a prime events venue. See more..
  2. 4.5 Walt Disney Concert Hall (3.068 reviews)
    - ENJOY THE OUTSIDE EXTERIOR OF THIS GEHRY DESIGNED HALL
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Theaters
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    Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the world. See more..
  3. 4.5 Pantages Theatre (1.057 reviews)
    - Venerable Art-Deco theater in LA
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    Opened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high ornate Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles. Groups of 10 or more can save on ticket prices and ticketmaster fees when they book directly through our Group Sales department. See more..
  4. 4.5 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters (953 reviews)
    - Amazing And Unique Experience
    Friday: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Theaters
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    Located on the Festival of Arts grounds is one of the most unique theatrical productions in the world, the Pageant of the Masters. Watch real people be magically transformed into life-sized re-creations of famous works of art. A live narrator guides you through the story of each living picture accompanied by a full orchestra. Shows are nightly. There is nothing like it anywhere... only in Laguna Beach. See more..
  5. 5.0 Gallo Center for the Arts (323 reviews)
    - The Gallo provides an amazing mix of the arts to the Modesto area
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    My parents and I went to the Gallo to see the Central Ballet West's performance of the Nutcracker in Jazz. A unique experience to begin with because of the dancing, my first time at the Center definitely made me want to do more. Our fairly low-cost seats were close enough the the stage that we could thoroughly enjoy the show. The ushers were helpful in getting us to where we needed to go. The facilities were well-appointed and made me feel like I had come to a classy event. Right in the heart of downtown Modesto, I will definitely be back to enjoy more arts at the Gallo Center! See more..
  6. 4.5 McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts (308 reviews)
    - The Divas - Legends in Concert
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters
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    A state-of-the-art performing arts center that presents a stunning variety of entertainment and cultural experiences from Broadway productions and opera to classical and rock music. See more..
  7. 4.5 Catalina Island Casino Ballroom (297 reviews)
    - A must do tour
    Historic Sites • Theaters
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    Few words can describe the ambiance of the Catalina Casino: it epitomizes everything glamorous and romantic about Catalina Island. The one-of-a-kind venue is simply stunning inside, outside, and all around. If the meticulously decorated walls could talk, they’d tell countless stories of romance and celebration gathered from decades of memorable events. The immense, Deco-themed ballroom is large enough to contain weddings, large meetings or lectures or musical events. The Casino has retained its signature lavish style: a stunning medley of rose-hued walls, an arching, 50-foot ceiling with five Tiffany chandeliers, an elevated stage, raised seating areas surrounding the wooden dance floor, and a vintage full-service bar anchoring the back. A sweeping veranda surrounds the ballroom with stunning 360-degree views of Avalon Bay. See more..
  8. 4.5 Avalon Theater (286 reviews)
    - Stunning... entertaining too...
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    The Avalon Theatre is located in the lower level of the Catalina Casino building. It was built in 1929 as one of the first theaters designed for talking movies. The original Page organ still is played before the movies on Friday-Sunday nights. The theater features first-run movies, seats 1,184 people, is 138 feet across and 43 feet high. Art deco murals by John Gabriel Beckman (designed the artwork in the Grauman's Chinese Theater)adorn the walls and create a glamorous ambiance. See more..
  9. 4.5 Welk Resorts Theatre (275 reviews)
    - Chorus Line: Fantastic show
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    Join us at Welk Resorts San Diego, where the Welk Theatre brings you the best of live entertainment, featuring top-notch actors, musicians and performers in Broadway-style musicals such as Forever Plaid and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, as well as musical performances, comedy shows and illusionists. An evening at Welk Theatre San Diego includes a dinner buffet option and a museum with memorabilia highlighting the life and career of legendary bandleader Lawrence Welk. See more..
  10. 5.0 Marvyn's Magic Theater (266 reviews)
    - Absolutely Unique, Total Fun, and How in the World Did They Do That Trick?!
    Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
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    World-Class Magic, Comedy, and Variety acts from Broadway, Las Vegas, and across the globe in a state-of-the-art, intimate, luxury 130-seat theater! 75-minute performances with pre-show music and entertainment in the lounge. Come early to enjoy! See more..
  11. 5.0 PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre (257 reviews)
    - The Sound of Music is a high end and wonderful treat!
    Friday: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM Theaters
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    For more than 58 years PCPA - Pacific conservatory Theatre has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals. Begun in the summer of 1964, founder Donovan Marley laid the ground work for a year-round professional theatre company. PCPA remains the only resident professional company on the Central Coast producing consistent quality entertainment for the community while training thousands of actors and theatre technicians for a career in theatre. See more..
  12. 3.5 Shoreline Amphitheatre (217 reviews)
    - well-organized
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    With the new COVID precautions, we were not allowed to bring in any chairs or any bags that were not clear or were bigger than a 4"x6" purse. Chairs are available to rent on site for people in general admission. We were able to set up on the lawn in front of the big screens so got a pretty good view of the band members, just at the mercy of the cameraman. Only bad thing if you want to see the stage from the lawn is the people standing at the barrier in front of the seat area during the entire show. The sound is excellent and the parking well-organized. We enjoy coming here. See more..
  13. 4.5 Sutter Street Theatre (215 reviews)
    - Surprising amount of charm and talent!!
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    This historical area is a pleasant spot to spend the day. See more..
  14. 4.5 Lamb's Players Theatre (194 reviews)
    - Delightful!
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Theaters
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    One of San Diego's leading professional non-profit performing arts companies, presenting year round in its beautiful, intimate theatre in Coronado's iconic Spreckels Building. See more..
  15. 4.5 The Loft Theatre (189 reviews)
    - Good show; mixed meal
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters • Dinner Theaters • Theatre & Performances
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    The Loft Theatre-Lounge-Dining is South Lake Tahoe, California's only live performance theatre, high-end lounge, and restaurant along with a full-bar, and award-winning wines from around the world. The theatre is home to Tahoe's #1 rated show, Magic Fusion, which has won "Best Of Tahoe" 4 years running. The show rotates headliners every two weeks so the show is always fresh and guests can come back times after time to see some of the world's best comedy-magicians. Don't miss our strolling close-up magicians during your dining/lounge experience seven nights a week. You may make real-time reservations at here on our website https:/thelofttahoe.com See more..
  16. 4.5 Cinepolis Movie Theater (171 reviews)
    - Date night
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM Movie Theaters
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    Was so happy we choose Cinepolis. It looked like they recently got new seats. I'm not a 100% sure. But the last time I was there the seats were looking old and worn out. I had stopped going there cause the seat were looking so bad and the tickets were so expensive for worn out bad looking seats. I was happy to see how clean the theater looked. Will be back See more..
  17. 5.0 Harris Center (167 reviews)
    - Boshi Ballet troupe does Swan Lake
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    What can you say- its the Russian Ballet doing Tchaikovsky. It was magnificent and the Harris Center was great too. Our seats were excellent and reasonably priced. What a great resource. See more..
  18. 4.5 San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (161 reviews)
    - Nice Theather .
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters
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    The Center for the Performing Arts is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. It hosts major performances from Broadway San Jose and other organizations. It has 2,608 seats, including 20 ADA-compliant spaces. See more..
  19. 5.0 Sierra Repertory Theatre (149 reviews)
    - We Are Addicted!!
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters
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    Sierra Repertory Theatre produced professional theatrical performances at two venues in the Sonora area. Our original theatre is located in East Sonora, and the Historic Fallon House Theatre is in Columbia State Park. Musicals, dramas, comedies, all with actors from Actor's Equity and other professional actors. See more..
  20. 4.5 Fox Performing Arts Center (149 reviews)
    - Intimate Concert setting
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    Fox Theatre has been around longer than I have. Good times and bad times. Officially the former right now. The venue still has the old school theatre setting, with less than a thousand seats. Every time I have gone (most recently saw Boz Scaggs for the first time) I have had great seats because there aren’t really any bad ones. Overall I love the setting, free parking and an awesome food lab right next door. But the one missing star is the exclusive association with Ticketmaster. That means the tickets, while quite reasonable at the door, will never be available that way. Every ticket will have a huge markup, which sucks and doesn’t put any money in Fox’s pockets. Would be awesome if they could be independent, but I guess those days are gone. Despite that I still love the venue, just don’t love Ticketmaster. See more..
  21. 4.5 Lesher Center for the Arts (148 reviews)
    - Be Amazed/Transported/Relaxed
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    Fabulous quality shows all year round. Lesher is a community builder and go-to for our family entertainment. My child's school attended events here as well as the surprising little art museum with revolving themes/exhibits located first floor. Only lived in the Creek a short time and while appreciating all the mind-blowing theater and entertainment options in the Bay Area, grateful to have so much quality entertainment in our backyard. Plus affordable/available parking in the attached garage!!! Bonus for us folk who sometimes weigh ease of access pretty heavily when considering larger venue fun. See more..
  22. 5.0 Moonlight Ampitheatre (142 reviews)
    - Honestly, world class venue and plays.
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    We just saw Something Rotten and Ragtime. Set, music, acting, ticketing, seating and customer service was absolutely outstanding. I don’t think there is a bad seat in the house. Physical seating and lawn seating (they provide the chairs). Bring a picnic (no glass) and have a great time beforehand. Evenings in Vista are always nice. Free parking with shuttle to/from the main lot. So thankful we have a venue like this in the North County. See more..
  23. 5.0 Solvang Festival Theater (137 reviews)
    - Excellent theater experience!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Theaters
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    We love the Solvang Festival Theater! We have seen four PCPA musicals there and it is now our summer tradition. The theater is beautiful and was recently renovated. The tickets are very affordable and the quality of the performances is high. We recently enjoyed Into the Woods…very fun and professionally done! See more..
  24. 5.0 Berkeley Repertory Theatre (131 reviews)
    - Lovely theater
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Theaters
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    Lovely theater. Nice and smallish. Clean and comfortable. Traveled from Dallas to see Swept Away. Everyone was so nice! The musical was great. Within walking distance of a delicious pizza place. See more..
  25. 4.0 Studio Movie Grill (Simi Valley) (127 reviews)
    - Enjoyable evening dinner & movie night out
    Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters
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    For Tuesday $6 movie nights we enjoy taking in a time for dinner and a movie here. Beers on Tuesday are $5 too. We enjoy ordering from the grill and have not been disappointed. This latest experience for a 4:15 show we ordered a mushroom Swiss burger and the coconut shrimp - yumm! Food arrived fresh and hot and the shrimp with Thai chili sauce was really good - nice large shrimp. Fries were fresh and hot as well. If you need a night out and want to watch a movie, this is an inexpensive way to enjoy. Servers in the theatre are terrific. See more..
  26. 4.5 Fox Theater (127 reviews)
    - Flix international movies series
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters
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    Love the Fox Theatre, the ambiance and management are great . The international movie series is amazing. See more..
  27. 4.5 Pasadena Playhouse (121 reviews)
    - Great vintage theater experience!
    Friday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    Discover the Playhouse Making an Impact on the American Theatre Pasadena Playhouse is under the guidance of Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, whose commitment to cultural and theatrical diversity brings vitality and direction to the theatre. This commitment is reflected in seasons featuring Tony and Pulitzer award-winning plays as well as in outreach and artistic programs, which have doubled in size in the last two years. See more..
  28. 4.5 Starlight Cinemas, Whittier Village (119 reviews)
    - Great Movies
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Movie Theaters
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    Fun, Food, Movie, Popcorn, Love to bring the children to local close to home movie theatre, good prices See more..
  29. 4.5 The Granada Theatre (115 reviews)
    - Santa Barbara's most prominent landmark.
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Theaters
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    Home of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, The Granada in beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara is a year-round entertainment venue featuring local and international acts on tour, including Classical and Pop concerts, Broadway musicals, Theatre, Dance and more. Built in 1924, the historic Granada underwent a $60 million restoration before reopening in March, 2008. Available for private tours. Call for information. See more..
  30. 4.5 Arlington Theatre (114 reviews)
    - Plan ahead and enjoy a special treat even few locals don't know about.
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    This movie theater also hosts the Santa Barbara Symphony. See more..
  31. 4.5 Brenden Vacaville 16 (111 reviews)
    - Excellent theater!
    Movie Theaters
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    My only complaint about this theater is that it isn't located closer to my house! But when I'm in this area, I love going here. They run first-run movies, you can pick your seats, the seats recline, you can have wine with your movie, and theres lots of choices of other things to eat. Plus you have 16 movie theaters to choose from! Love this place... See more..
  32. 5.0 The Stanford Theatre (110 reviews)
    - perfect
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    a great movie theatherl, I LOVED itwe are very used to coming to this movie theatre it is always very nice and comfortable See more..
  33. 3.5 North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (110 reviews)
    - Plan AHEAD!!!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Theaters
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    So this place gets three stars because once you're in the venue it's a great experience. However, getting into the venue is probably going to cause you a few headaches. If you're coming from San Diego via rideshare- come early with a cooler and hang out outside the venue- at least then you can decide when to go in. If you try to arrive at the show start time- expect to miss some of the show. If you are driving- get there early and "tailgate" your event. This gives yourself time to wait in the extensive line to find a parking spot. In all pay attention to the line at the gate- there seem to be a very limited number of entrances causing lines to build quickly! See more..
  34. 4.5 Cinemark Jess Ranch (104 reviews)
    - Outstanding Theater With Very Comfortable Seats!
    Movie Theaters
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    Do you love going to the big theater? Then Cinemark at Jess Ranch is worth a visit. It is very clean, has courteous staff, and the seats are sufficiently spaced and oh so comfy. My husband and I frequent Cinemark at Jess Ranch. It's our go-to theater in the High Desert. See more..
  35. 4.5 Nickelodeon Theatre (103 reviews)
    - super movie theater
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    Shows excellent selection of films and the atmosphere is great. The price is typical for any movie theater. This is the place to go see films. See more..
  36. 4.5 Montalvo Arts Center (101 reviews)
    - Favorite walking destination
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters • Gardens
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    A Mediterranean-style villa with intricate gardens and grounds, which also includes an artists residency, a small gallery, hiking trails, and both indoor and outdoor theatres for concerts and performances. Don't miss BRUCE MUNRO AT MONTALVO: STORIES IN LIGHT! A spectacular installation of light-based artworks inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, showing October 28, 2018 - March 17, 2019. See more..
  37. 4.5 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (101 reviews)
    - Great Place to See a Show or Concert.
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Theaters
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    The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is located in a lovely area, with a hotel (Sheraton) and eateries nearby. The Center is large both inside and out. The outside has wonderful sculptures and art. The interior is beautiful. The Center is a great place to see a show or a concert. We went to see Brain Wilson sing his Christmas album with our grandson. He loved it. The sound is great, not too loud or bassy. The seats are comfortable, although they could be a bit better. Parking is free on the street and I suggest you find a place to park there. We were impressed with all of the staff and security. Everyone was very helpful. You will like this place. Enjoy. See more..
  38. 4.5 Grand Lake Theater (100 reviews)
    - A Hidden Gem
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    My husband and I walked past this theatre many times during our week in Oakland, but we did not go in until close to the end of our trip, as we were too busy doing other things. How silly of us ... this was one of the treasures we found on our vacation. The theatre is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous marble (I think) floors, a grand crystal chandelier, stunningly tall columns ... and inside the theatres is a beautiful piece of history that should only be preserved and cherished ... tapestries on the walls, decorative walls and ceilings, beautiful wall sconces ... just breathtaking. So take a moment, take some time, go on in and enjoy this hidden gem. See more..
  39. 4.5 Laemmle's Claremont 5 (94 reviews)
    - Love this theater
    Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters
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    Smaller venue in a college town. Lots of places to eat or snack before or after your movie. Besides new releases they have independent and foreign films See more..
  40. 4.5 Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills 14 & IMAX (94 reviews)
    - Great theater
    Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters
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    Always enjoy movie watching at this theater. Everything is great! I appreciate the clean restrooms and the proximity to eateries just steps away. See more..
  41. 4.5 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (94 reviews)
    - Hans Hofmann Exhibition
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Theaters • Art Museums
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    One of the best exhibitions I've ever attended at an art museum. I was in heaven. Yes, I do love Hofmann's abstracts and this was my first opportunity to get up nice and close (not too close!) and see all of his masterful brush strokes. We visited on July 4, which just so happened to be a free day :) with only moderate crowds. There are other interesting things to see at this museum, but we were here for Hans. And it did not disappoint. A++++++++ We also had a delicious lunch upstairs in the cafe! Highly recommend! See more..
  42. 4.5 The State Theatre (91 reviews)
    - An Oasis in the Central Valley
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    Great, silly, cosmopolitan events to an area that needs a little color once in awhile. From Prince Night to Bastille Crepe Celebration down to Spaghetti Western with spaghetti and a movie I appreciate all the great work they do. See more..
  43. 4.5 Greek Theater (90 reviews)
    - Historical place at UC Berkeley
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    The Greek Theater at the Berkeley campus of the University of California, is the University's premier open-air cultural venue, positioned at the foothills of a mountain overlooking the city of San Francisco. This amphitheater has a capacity for up to 8500 people and has a semicircular format with concrete bleachers distributed in 17 seating planes that surround a central area with folding chairs, both aimed at the Greco-Roman style construction that inspires it name. In its staircase there is a wooden stage that exists permanently for use in diferent local presentations. It is a place widely used for graduation ceremonies in general, as well as for lectures and conferences by personalities that have the potential to attract a large audience. See more..
  44. 5.0 California Theatre (85 reviews)
    - Went for a Symphony Show. Loved it. Fantastic performance by the musicians.
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    The California Theatre in San Jose, California is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. It regularly hosts major performances from Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley and other organizations. This beautiful theatre, originally built in 1927 and renovated starting in 2001, marries the opulence of its movie palace origins with state-of-the-art performing arts venue attributes. The California Theatre is Available to Rent * 1,122 seating capacity, with up to 14 wheelchair areas * State-of-the-art production and audio visual technology * Stage Size: 90'x40' * Several dressing rooms See more..
  45. 4.5 Orinda Theater (84 reviews)
    - Comfortable Theater
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    If they are showing something that appeals, this is a fine movie theater, clean and comfortable, nice big screen, lots of free parking around. See more..
  46. 4.5 Van Buren Drive-In Theatre (81 reviews)
    - Privacy Goes A long way.
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    I enjoy going to the Drive Inn. I do not have to worry about someone kicking me in the head or hitting me with an elbow. I drive in in my own vehical and enjoy the show. It is cheep and kids under 12 get in free. See more..
  47. 4.5 Fox Theater (79 reviews)
    - "FOX Theatre"
    Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
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    I had never been to the "Fox Theatre" before. We made the trip down to see "Billy Idol", and what a Theater. The Theater seats 2800, and it has a "Grand" layout. The sound quality was very good. I will not hesitate to see another show at this location. There is some limited "On Street" parking, or there is a "Parking Garage" a couple of blocks away. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) has a station one block away from the Theater. A Great Venue... See more..
  48. 4.5 Century Cinema 16 (77 reviews)
    - Good Place to See a Movie In Mountain View
    Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters
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    We went to the Movies in February at the Mountain View Century Cinema 16, This theater has been in the area for many years. The recliner chairs are comfortable. There is a good snack bar. Parking in the huge parking lot is free. See more..
  49. 4.5 The B Street Theatre (75 reviews)
    - Consistently excellent
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Theaters
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    This professional theater company focuses on the staging of new plays. See more..
  50. 4.5 Glendale Centre Theatre (73 reviews)
    - A wonderful local live theater - celebrating 60+ years of entertainment
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
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    historic 380 seat gorgeous live performing arts venue in-the-round, downtown Glendale, CA where NO seat is more than 9 rows from the stage. This is a fourth-generation family owned and operated theatre where amazing musicals and comedies are performed 52 weeks a year! Parking is only $1 for four hours with validation, many restaurants surround the theatre including Damon's Steak house, Tep Thai, Panini Grill and Panera! Or, Rick Caruso's Americana at Brand is just two blocks away where you can enjoy The Cheesecake Factory! See more..

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