West Wind Capitol Drive-In

Category: Movie theater in San Jose, California

Address: 3630 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA

Phone: +14082262251

Reviews

Daniel Curran Jr

Jul 2, 2022

For the outside, this is obviously an older drive-in that they've spent the minimal amount of money to keep up to date. But then when you go into the concession area, it's surprisingly modern clean and the prices were not outrageous. The drive-in screens were smaller than I expected, but the lot sizes for each of the six screens are very small as well, so it's a super fun experience. Take a take a cooler and some chairs and you can sit outside while you watch your movie

Love Dove

Mar 28, 2022

The first time here and this place was awesome! Easy access to entering and exiting. The prices are very reasonable, and the concession snacks were all amazing, delicious, and of great quality. It is so much more enjoyable to watch a movie in your own car. The bathrooms are nearby and the instructions were so easy to get your self set up. I can't wait for another date night.

Lisa Incatasciato

Dec 27, 2021

Fun and safe way to see movies during Covid. Purchased tickets online in advance. Didn’t use facilities so I can’t comment on them. Parking was a little hard to see and how to get around an exiting was hard to navigate in the dark. Movie scenes that are very dark can be a little hard to see clearly but over fun.

MJ Tsai (mjohnsphoto)

Nov 20, 2021

One of my bucket list to experience the drive in movie theater. The experience is pretty good. Follow the lines to purchase ticket, make sure to arrive early to get a better spot. Remember to turn off the lights to avoid disturbance others. …

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Questions & Answers

How much is the entry

julio beltran | Dec 20, 2018
Bunny Oasis | Dec 21, 2018

It is $7.45 A person. $5.50 on Tuesdays.

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Do the movies still show when it rains?

Isabelle Mack19 | Dec 20, 2019
Seblina Tilahun | Dec 21, 2019

yes

Is the place still open during quarantine

yasmin rodriguez | Dec 19, 2020
Lisa Sims | Dec 20, 2020

Yes

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Can u have van here?

KC Chavez | Dec 20, 2019
1debiann1 | Dec 21, 2019

RVs also, but definately park in the back

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Where are the restrooms located?

mary gibson | Dec 20, 2018
Maricela Quihuiz | Dec 21, 2018

Restrooms are located inside the snack bar area

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Can You pay with a Debit card?

Mariela Aguayo | Dec 20, 2017
Ira Lau | Dec 21, 2017

Yes, you can pay with Debit Card.

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Can we bring outside food ?

Michelle Ortega | Dec 20, 2017
Jessica Brock | Dec 21, 2017

Yes

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is open right now

Jessica Cruz | Dec 19, 2020
Isabel Garcia | Dec 20, 2020

They are open. They show two movies back to back for the price of one movie. The first movie starts around 8:30pm and the second around 11:15pm. Bring snacks because the little food court is closed.

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Is the drive in open yet!!!

nadine Cortez | Dec 19, 2020
Midnight_Rose (MidnightRose) | Dec 20, 2020

Yes! It is open. No concessions though, only bathroom. Social distancing still in effect.Take your own snacks and drinks. It was nice.

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When is it FREE MOVIE NIGHT?

Adele Chavez | Dec 20, 2018
Tim Griggs | Dec 21, 2018

Thursday April 19th is free movie nite. I just checked the website!!!

May you bring animals with you?

Leigh Cullen | Dec 20, 2018
jose sanchez | Dec 21, 2018

No pets pls . Teenager's make out paradise great place to make out with you girlfriend and great place for families

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How munch do you to pay per person

Dolores Rucker | Dec 20, 2018
Kristina K | Dec 21, 2018

7.95 per person

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Is a fm stereo required

Thalia Ayala | Dec 20, 2017
Michael Heredia | Dec 21, 2017

Yeah fm stereo they give you a reciept with the ststion to tune into.

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Still open? Does anyone know?

Jonathan Menendez Beltran | Dec 19, 2020
Dan Bus | Dec 20, 2020

yes. It has been open for a few months now.

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Can we set up chairs outside of our car as long as we are 10 ft away from other people/ cars.

Amanda Gutierrez | Dec 19, 2020
LaTasha Hiley-Newsome | Dec 20, 2020

Yes, you can. We had tables and chairs outside our car when we went last night.

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Are you open ?

Dalia Marshall | Dec 19, 2020
Juan Quintana | Dec 20, 2020

Yes

How much for entry??

Alex Lopez | Dec 19, 2020
Laura | Dec 20, 2020

As of 7/2/20 prices are Gen Admission : $8.25 per person Kids 5-11 yrs : $1.75 per child Tuesday Gen Admission : $5.50 per person Children 4 and under are Free all days

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Ru open on weekends

Francisco Contreras | Dec 19, 2020
Abe E. | Dec 20, 2020

Yes.

Why is John Wick 3 not playing at the San Jose Drive In’s location?

Benjamin Ruckman | Dec 20, 2019
Frankie Hernandez | Dec 21, 2019

That's a good question, you'd have to ask them not sure why they don't.

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When do move change

Emelia Homez | Dec 20, 2019
John Williams | Dec 21, 2019

Every week there are new movies.

Is there still a double feature? It looks like the same movie plays

Savage 1 | Dec 20, 2019
Will Hatzer (Team Charity Case) | Dec 21, 2019

Yes sometimes they do depending on if it's a new feature that's popular or not

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Are they open 7 days a week?

TeeMa Ortiz | Dec 20, 2019
Tanner Condie | Dec 21, 2019

Yup

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How many screens are available? It shows showtimes for different movies but some start at the same time. Curious because in my old town it was just one screen and movie.

Prince Dhami | Dec 20, 2019
Jose | Dec 21, 2019

Six or seven screens, Good place to enjoy a movie in peace. Unless someone turms on their lights 😒😒

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When will hate you give show at this drive in?

Angel Nguyen | Dec 20, 2018
Cisco L | Dec 21, 2018

Don't understand your question.

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How early should you arrive?

Jayme Self | Dec 20, 2018
Ryan Cello | Dec 21, 2018

Usually we go 2 hours before the movie starts.

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We are on holiday with a rv; are rv's allowed?

Sandra Brinkmann | Dec 20, 2018
James Estrada | Dec 21, 2018

Yes they are allowed parking in the last row of each of the six screens

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How much for kids

victoria Martinez | Dec 20, 2018
Jenn Ceb | Dec 21, 2018

Fyi prices went up 1.50 for kids 5 to 11. Adults 8

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How much is it now

James Yokela | Dec 20, 2018
Marcus Wiggins | Dec 21, 2018

Great deal $ 7 per person

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Are all the movies available in Spanish ?

maria huizache | Dec 20, 2018
Usman Bhatti | Dec 21, 2018

Not sure, call and ask.

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Is there truck parking in the back? Used to park backwards and sit in the bed to watch movies back home.

Ryan Stickler | Dec 20, 2018
Sultan Afghani | Dec 21, 2018

Yes, a lot of people do that, it doesn't have to be in the back you can park your truck backwards where ever you like :)

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Is the overboard movie dubbed in Spanish?

Jr Torres | Dec 20, 2018
Guadalupe Gonzalez | Dec 21, 2018

If it's bent

When do you have haft price movies

Kim Villalobos | Dec 20, 2018
Dazzamine copeland | Dec 21, 2018

Tuesdays!

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Dose security give you a jump start if your car dies?

Javier Rocha | Dec 20, 2017
Nikko Hunt | Dec 21, 2017

Bring a driver's licence or a cell phone to the office management will let u borrow a jump box

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How do you listen to the movie?

Hustler_04 R-15 | Dec 20, 2017
M Schmidt | Dec 21, 2017

Radio station is published on receipt.

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Does anyone know what time the box office closes tonight, please?

renee | Dec 20, 2017
Barbara Santoyo | Dec 21, 2017

Everyday 5pm-11pm

What time drive in opens

Dolores Zamudio | Dec 20, 2017
CrisBeauty YaGirl | Dec 21, 2017

7 is movie Start 840

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What's the latest time you can enter the drive-in movie theaters in capital flea

Vicente Lopes | Dec 19, 2021
Ruby Vega | Dec 20, 2021

I believe right before the last scheduled show!

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Can you buy tickets at the gate as well, and you should post no on line buying, it helps, thank you

young atheartforever | Dec 5, 2021
Jeremey Taylor | Dec 6, 2021

Its a flea market. You have to be there in person. I wouldn't be shopping here if you bunch of lazies could ruin it like you did estate sales

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Are you open holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas?

sylvia jimenez | Nov 28, 2021
Arthur Matias, Jr. | Nov 29, 2021

Mostlikely, they will be open. I worked in Movie theaters, they never close, until the Covid-19 hit. This drive-in lot has a flea market and it may be in operation. Being that Covid-19 is still a thing, going to a drive-in is the best options.

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Is there a playground for kids to play on when get bored?

Donna Hernandez | Oct 20, 2021
AW | Oct 21, 2021

No, there isn't.

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Can dogs come to the drive ins?

Candis Maninang | Aug 21, 2021
denise costa | Aug 22, 2021

why not, YES

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How many screens

Gonzalo Quintanar | Jul 22, 2021
sam rusoff | Jul 23, 2021

Six

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Do you use your car radio to hear?

Rob Barnes | Jun 22, 2021
Andrea Castro | Jun 23, 2021

Yes. When you pay they give you a ticket with the FM radio station to dial to.

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Are the concession stands open?

Abraham Tutlis | Jun 22, 2021
Alyssa Vargas | Jun 23, 2021

Yes, and they have a QR code you can scan at the entrance to order and pay for them online and go in and pick uo what you would like

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Do I need to book?

David Williams | Jun 22, 2021
Jon Vo | Jun 23, 2021

You pick up your tickets at the parking hut.

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How much are the movie tickets prices duee to covid?

Kevin Vasquez | May 23, 2021
J V | May 24, 2021

Maybe $9 to $11 they have pretty much remained about the same. You can always check online and get your tickets in advance.

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Is outside food allowed?

Atul Srivatsan | Jan 23, 2021
Shauna Lacoste | Jan 24, 2021

They don't search your car or anything, so you can bring whatever snacks you want.

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Are tge srives open now

Virginia Bermudez | Jan 23, 2021
Kevin Fraggi (Fraj) | Jan 24, 2021

If you're asking if they are open...yes!

West Wind generously gave our non-profit vouchers for 2 carloads. We had to cancel our event that was scheduled last March. We just had an on-line auction and someone bid on the vouchers. Will you extend the exp. date please.

Barbara Lansdowne | Dec 19, 2020
Jeramie Bryan | Dec 20, 2020

You will have to contact the office

How much is the ticket?

Emeka C Nwachukwu | Dec 19, 2020
Desiree Foster | Dec 20, 2020

$8.50 for an adult and less for kids 5 to 12. It says on the website

Are you open on the weekends?

Brianna Alleyne | Dec 19, 2020
Angela Sandoval | Dec 20, 2020

Indeed they are!

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Can we bring our dog?

Angelique Garcia | Dec 19, 2020
Anne Sciara | Dec 20, 2020

The website can tell you for sure but I believe the policy is service dogs for disabled people only

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Do you need to make reservations? Or is come first serve?

gicela lara | Dec 19, 2020
Joe Macias | Dec 20, 2020

Just make sure you get there an hour before your movie begins.

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Do they take credit cards to pay for movie

carlos rosa | Dec 19, 2020
Tim Noack | Dec 20, 2020

Yup. And no signing required.

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What time does the drive in open? I'd like to show up an hour or two before the first showing but im not sure if it is open at that time.

Ellery Abel | Dec 19, 2020
Joshua Pauselius | Dec 20, 2020

They have their showtimes posted up online. I'm not sure about 2 hours ahead of time, but I would imagine 1.5 hours would be fine.

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Where can I see the movie showtimes for this theater?

Big Dave | Dec 19, 2020
Jasmine Pearcey | Dec 20, 2020

https://www.westwinddi.com Pick your location and there's a tab for showtimes

How can I buy ticket? Is there any online purchase or just on-site ticket purchase?

John Xia | Dec 19, 2020
Joshua Pauselius | Dec 20, 2020

Only on site when you drive up. First come, first serve.

Is the drive in open

stoner408 dope | Dec 19, 2020
Joshua Pauselius | Dec 20, 2020

Yup! Check showtimes online

Do the drive ins accept google pay???

Lupita Cortez Garcia | Dec 19, 2020
Francisco Hernandez | Dec 20, 2020

I don't thinkso

Where do you buy tickets? Can you buy ahead or do you just show up and buy them?

John Olmos | Dec 19, 2020
Joshua Pauselius | Dec 20, 2020

You can only buy there. No fandango

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How would we go about renting the drive in for an event?

shelley smith | Dec 19, 2020
J V | Dec 20, 2020

Staff is really friendly. Just ask when you attend or call them during business hours.

What is the car/vehicle capacity on the lot?

Kathryn | Dec 19, 2020
LaTasha Hiley-Newsome | Dec 20, 2020

I'm sure, but I know there are usually about six movies playing at a given time. And there are several vehicles at each movie.

How can we purchase tickets online, or do we have to buy tickets at the site?

Lingwen Gan | Dec 19, 2020
Cheahn Hawkins | Dec 20, 2020

You purchase your entry there... Cash or credit

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Can you get a refund for your money on a movie you don’t like ?

Elizabeth Ramirez | Dec 19, 2020
Sanaa baylor (nana) | Dec 20, 2020

I don't think so

Do u have to pay cash or card

Ivan Caballero | Dec 19, 2020
Bruno M | Dec 20, 2020

Either

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Is open righ now?

Francisco Santos | Dec 19, 2020
LaTasha Hiley-Newsome | Dec 20, 2020

Yes.

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Can you make movie requests?

Victoria Herrick | Dec 19, 2020
Angel Suh | Dec 20, 2020

You probably can since they are nkt playing any new ones yet

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How often are the movies changed?

Victoria Herrick | Dec 19, 2020
Steven Havilla | Dec 20, 2020

Some stay a few weeks, and others they keep 1 week. I guess it depends on how popular the movie is.

Are you guys open today

cafe con leche | Dec 19, 2020
Jacquelin Gutierrez | Dec 20, 2020

They're open everyday

Which fm app do you use for local drive in stations?

Jack Lai | Dec 19, 2020
Steven Havilla | Dec 20, 2020

They print it on the receipt with the FM numbers to tune in. It's between actual radio stations so you don't get interference.

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Are the drive ins open with the kerfew in place

Nathan Davis | Dec 19, 2020
ermelinda peralez | Dec 20, 2020

Curfew has been lifted and they are open as of today.

Are you open during the corona pandemic?

Marquest Anderson | Dec 19, 2020
Justin White | Dec 20, 2020

As of Tuesday they're supposed to be closed for a couple weeks for it

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Is this place still open during the shelter in place ordinance?

Erika Eugenio | Dec 19, 2020
Richard N | Dec 20, 2020

I'm sorry. Wouldn't you know the answer to this question?

Can you use your phone w an fm app?

Sarahtina | Dec 19, 2020
Raghunath Krishnan | Dec 20, 2020

I saved my car's battery by using this $17 Zotree portable FM and Bluetooth Stereo speaker. Trust me.! It is really awesome with a cinema surround inside my car and I highly recommend everyone to get it. It sells for $17 in Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRRJ732/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZR.9EbKZK64M0

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How much are the food

Gacha_fifi love | Dec 19, 2020
Richard N | Dec 20, 2020

Prices vary but each item is between 6 and 10 dollars

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So, how does it work? Walk me through a typical visit.

J.D. Ramirez-Ortiz | Dec 20, 2019
bhushan advirkar | Dec 21, 2019

It's super simple. You drive - pay at the counter - park in the lot preferably a spot which has better screen view - tune your radio to the designated frequency.😎

Is the audio in English or Spanish?

fabian benavides | Dec 20, 2019
lala bloop | Dec 21, 2019

English

are there movies in spanish?

Luis DJ Saucedo | Dec 20, 2019
Sabrina MACK | Dec 21, 2019

I don't think so

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Do they have movies everyday day?

Yolet Alvarado | Dec 20, 2019
Ian Ballard | Dec 21, 2019

Yes

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Do they take Apple Pay?

Desiree Capistrano | Dec 20, 2019
craig lindholm | Dec 21, 2019

Unfortunately No. Still Keeping It Old School With The Exception Of Debt Card.

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Can you smoke there? Like maybeeeee weed.

jose lopez | Dec 20, 2019
Ian Ballard | Dec 21, 2019

It was definitely happening and there didn't seem to be anyone interfering. Lot of kids around though so just be considerate.

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What time do the gates open

Tim Martinez | Dec 20, 2019
Angel Raul Perez | Dec 21, 2019

8.am.days.and.days.and.music.in.live.very.well.place.to.will.your.family.

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Can we buy tickets through website?

S sri | Jan 23, 2021
Tracy Carver | Jan 24, 2021

Yes, you can buy tickets through the website. When you see a show time backlight in dark red on their site https://westwinddi.com, you can click and it will take you to a typical online purchase site. It will ask you your email address and they'll email you the ticket, and also you could print it. Looks like you can show them a QR code when you drive in.

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What do you do if the radio station isn't working for audio?

Jennifer Werner | Dec 20, 2019
Laura Rosario | Dec 21, 2019

It works. Do you mean your vehicle's radio? I would suggest bring one. If reception is off pick a different parking spot.

Is there a Senior discount if over 60.

Charlotte Biggerstaff | Dec 20, 2019
1debiann1 | Dec 21, 2019

No. I'm over 60 and it's still the same price. It's pretty cheap already

What is the radio station ? For West wind

Chau Thach | Dec 20, 2019
bailey | Dec 21, 2019

They will give you a recipt to the radio station

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Can I get the tickets in advance? I tried online but there’s no option for it.

sevim şahin | Dec 20, 2018
Cisco L | Dec 21, 2018

No, you can't.

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Do the accept debit cards ??

Grandpa Scriv | Dec 20, 2018
Braulio Garcia | Dec 21, 2018

Yes

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When will you be showing the movie “My Hero Academia Two Hero's”?.

Julianna Morales | Dec 20, 2018
Ryan Cello | Dec 21, 2018

As much as i love anime, not sure if they will play it here. Being a drive in theater, money wise they want to try and fill the lot rather than cater to a specific category. If that makes sense. But i too would like to watch this!!!

If the mocie start at 1130 what time do i have to be at the movies to get in

llickorish78 | Dec 20, 2018
Myke Bullock | Dec 21, 2018

To play it safe give yourself 45 minutes to get in and park for a movie here

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What movies are playing today

Zaida Flores | Dec 20, 2018
Cleast Henrriquez | Dec 21, 2018

I'm not sure but you can check on there online website at West wild. Com

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Is alcohol allowed at the drive in ?

Vini Krish | Dec 20, 2018
Maritza Perez | Dec 21, 2018

I havent seen any signs or have ever been told not to have alcohol i believe if u can contain urself and not start problems or interupt the movie then it should be ok

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Are dogs allowed to come

Felicity Richardson | Dec 20, 2018
Sara Creech | Dec 21, 2018

If you have a cool chill dog that isnt gonna bark at the movie it won't be a problem

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Do they still show back to back movies?

Dj dff Aguilar | Dec 20, 2018
jackie funk | Dec 21, 2018

There are a number of screens. 1 show usually on each screen. Sometimes a special double header.

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Can kids watch deadpool2 at drive in?

Anna Carr | Dec 20, 2018
Flor Salinas | Dec 21, 2018

I think it's like any other theater, as long they're accompanied by someone 17 or older should be fine.

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Here trying to enjoy a movie but the radio station that the movie is set to has static in the background the entire time. Not worth the $25 I just spent.

Izabel Luevano | Dec 20, 2018
Jim Duncan | Dec 21, 2018

There's an actual radio station that is close to the same frequency and this is what causes the static. When this happens for me, I just REMOVE the antenna from my car (it screws out pretty easily) to lower its range.

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What movies are showing

Marie Caballero | Dec 20, 2018
Robert Herrera | Dec 21, 2018

You can easily Google this

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How do double features work?

Augie Fabela | Dec 20, 2018
Lui G | Dec 21, 2018

First movie plays when it's over the second one start.

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can i bring my chihuahua with me ??

A Google User | Dec 20, 2018
Daysi Santos (Isyadina) | Dec 21, 2018

Yes, sure I took my two dog witn me 🏎😁

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Does the parking area have plug in for electric cars?

Lyndsey Schroeder | Dec 20, 2018
Noah Hernandez | Dec 21, 2018

No

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Did the roaches get exterminated?

Andrea Trujillo | Dec 20, 2018
Shy Kan | Dec 21, 2018

The only roaches I seen was getting stuffed in a 1in pipe and being smoked and the smoker kept going back for more popcorn lol

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Do you have to pay to get in

Dolores Rucker | Dec 20, 2018
Adriana Cortes | Dec 21, 2018

Yes

is there a bathroom?

Paulina Lei | Dec 20, 2018
Caitlin Vilcsak | Dec 21, 2018

Yes. Inside the large pavilion, with the concessions, near where you buy tickets. Could be cleaner, but there are lots of empty stalls.

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If the movie starts at 6:30, what time do the gates open?

Chelsea Serna | Dec 20, 2017
Marijn Geurts | Dec 21, 2017

Last week we got there about 45 mins before start and the gates were open.

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Is wonder the movie playing

Isaiah Rodriguez | Dec 20, 2017
Chris Olds | Dec 21, 2017

You can find the movie lineup by googling Westwind Drive-In & then looking for the San Jose location.

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Accepts movie pass?

Daisuke Fukuda | Dec 20, 2017
Ivan Uruskiy | Dec 21, 2017

I guess so.

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Can you watch more than one movie? Or do you have to pay for each movie you watch?

Jquila Drew | Dec 20, 2017
MrRowatts | Dec 21, 2017

They have double features on one screen, it just depend on what you want to see, go to their website.

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Are there showings on a rainy night?

Nestor Guzman | Dec 20, 2017
M Schmidt | Dec 21, 2017

Most of the time...

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Can we Pay in card ?

Michelle Ortega | Dec 20, 2017
M Schmidt | Dec 21, 2017

Sure, even for snacks.

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Can you start the engine to turn the heat on or something ?

sevm sahn | Dec 20, 2017
Gabs | Dec 21, 2017

Yes.

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Is the haunted house any good?

Paul Garrison | Dec 20, 2017
Ljiljana Savić | Dec 21, 2017

If you question is pointed to this place, yeah it is. It's diferent and realy good expiriens to visit drive in theather and watch a movie from your car ☺

How much do they charge to watch a movie

Roy Gomez | Dec 20, 2017
C Castle | Dec 21, 2017

$7.95 per person

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What day of the week is their free admission

Leo Navarro | Dec 20, 2018
Squid Queen | Dec 21, 2018

Tuesday is cheap night. A couple times a year there is a free movie night, with live music and other activities. Sign up for their newsletter for announcements

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