Solano 2 Drive-In
1611 Solano Way,
Concord,
CA
94520
1611 Solano Way,
Concord,
CA
94520
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Operated by: West Wind Drive-Ins
Previously operated by: Century Theatres, Syufy Enterprises
Architects: Vincent G. Raney
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: Solano Drive-In
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
925.825.1951
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News About This Theater
- Jun 18, 2010 — "Jaws"... Happy 35th!
- May 14, 2010 — Please Post Today, May 14 --- "Jaws," Happy 35th
- Sep 20, 2007 — Free Classic Movies at West Wind Drive-Ins
- May 4, 2007 — West Wind Drive-Ins reopens Solano Twin Drive-In
Similar in design to many of Century Theatres former drive-in’s (most notably the late Geneva 4 Drive-In of Daly City and the Union City 6 Drive-In), the Solano Drive-In was a seasonal two-screener, open for films from May through September. It opened on June 27, 1968 with Jack Lemmon in “The Odd Couple” & John Wayne in “The Green Berets”.
Century Theatres announced it would not be re-opening the Solano Drive-In for the 2005 season. The Solano Drive-In was reopened for the 2007 season by West Wind Drive-Ins in May of 2007 with a double feature of “Spiderman 3” and “Ghost Rider”. It now operates year-round.
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There are plenty of photos at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/1933.html
The drive-in is no longer seasonal (hasn’t been since it reopened). It runs year round!
I used to pass this D-I almost every day in the 90’s. I love how they still use the Solano Way address since the entrance hasn’t been on Solano since the early 70’s!!!
The Syufys have installed digital projectors so the Solano drive in will stay open following the full transition to digital media in Dec 2013. Honda is holding a contest to save other drive ins across the country. www.projectdrivein.com
This opened in December 1972 (when SFC listings started)
Actually opened in 1968.
Opened on 16/3/1964, also a swap meet on site.
Saw many movies there from 1970-75 before moving to Canada. Plenty of good memories, no especially bad ones. Up here in Canada there are few if any drive-ins (rains way too often in Vancouver).
I remember going with a buddy who brought a VHS camcorder and set it up to record Batman and Lethal Weapon. He had the whole thing in a box, so that it would pick up the sound better!
this opened on June 27th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.
Solano Drive-In opening 27 Jun 1968, Thu Concord Transcript (Concord, California) Newspapers.com