Mission Tiki Drive-In

4407 State Street,
Montclair, CA 91763

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CTCrouch
CTCrouch on September 5, 2023 at 12:21 am

It was simply a case of the land becoming more valuable than the existing business and a developer coming in with a significant offer. Back in 2019 the drive-in’s owner, De Anza Land & Leisure, were approached with a $34.4 million offer from the Oakmont Industrial Group. As part of the deal, Oakmont allowed the drive-in/swap meet to continue operating rent free until their redevelopment plans were finalized. With the project cleared to move forward in 2023, the drive-in/swap meet was forced to close.

kennerado
kennerado on September 4, 2023 at 11:07 pm

Not sure but the death blow for these places is usually property taxes, which keep getting higher.

kennerado
kennerado on July 25, 2023 at 6:17 pm

Its being replaced with Mission and Ramona Business Park, which will be a mix of industrial buildings and warehouses.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on July 25, 2023 at 4:22 am

Has anything been planned to built on this site to replace the drive-in theatre?

kennerado
kennerado on July 23, 2023 at 7:54 pm

Unfortunately the site has already been cleared, a May 2023 aerial photo shows ramps bulldozed down to dirt and concession building being dismantled.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on January 30, 2023 at 3:41 am

This drive-in theatre should be heritage listed!!!!

driveinlover
driveinlover on January 29, 2023 at 4:03 pm

67 years has to be an L.A. area record. The Orange Drive-In closed in 1994 after 53 years and Hi-Way 39 was the last Orange County drive-in to close in 1997 after 42 years Sorry to see you go Mission Tiki

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on January 25, 2023 at 6:20 am

Thanks for the note, CTCrouch. You can read Inland Valley Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen’s affectionate look back at the Mission Tiki’s final days here.

CTCrouch
CTCrouch on January 24, 2023 at 11:14 pm

The Mission Tiki closed on 1/22/23. The final movies screened were “A Man Called Otto”, “Plane”, and “M3GAN”.

driveinlover
driveinlover on August 7, 2021 at 2:25 pm

Saw Jungle Cruise last night, perfect weather for a drive in movie.

driveinlover
driveinlover on April 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm

I took the wife to see Croods on Valentines Day. Really enjoyed the drive in and pizza.

dansdriveintheater
dansdriveintheater on February 24, 2021 at 9:28 am

it is still open and showing movies!

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on November 9, 2019 at 2:32 pm

Drive-in and swap meet will remain open through Summer 2020 now.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2019/11/07/mission-tiki-drive-in-in-montclair-to-stay-open-through-summer-2020/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=fb-sgvtribune&fbclid=IwAR0IWF1YCCufd-goJxFEk9YhONjPANekLGyGgHoyK3HNC4fL3LEuwQeAW6Y

Kris4077
Kris4077 on November 2, 2019 at 6:22 am

Those doors look like storage containers. Maybe something to do with the flea market or a side business renting storage sheds.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on November 2, 2019 at 12:24 am

This drive-in should be heritage listed!!

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on November 2, 2019 at 12:22 am

What are those doors under the screen for?

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on November 1, 2019 at 10:37 am

The Island Valley Daily Bulletin ran the story of the sale on Oct. 31, 2019. According to that article, William Oldknow and Jack Anderson opened the Mission Drive-In, which had a capacity of 1350, on May 28, 1956. As was common for large drive-ins of the period, it had a 122x50-foot curved screen designed for CinemaScope. On the first night, the Mission showed the double feature Picnic and Star in the Dust.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on January 22, 2017 at 5:17 am

I think this drive-in might the one seen on an episode of Car Chasers(season 1, episode 2 – Stacks of cash and a hidden stash) at the swap meet looking at cars!?

kermitthefrog76
kermitthefrog76 on August 2, 2013 at 4:23 pm

Cliffs- You need to do it!! The drive in is so much fun!!

Cliffs
Cliffs on May 19, 2013 at 6:40 pm

I wish there were still ANY drive-ins in the San Fernando Valley (I was a teen in the 80s growing up with the Winnetka 6 in Chatsworth). I would love to venture out to the Mission Tiki, but it’s an hour drive from our home in Woodland Hills. Maybe someday.

Chris Utley
Chris Utley on May 19, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Digital projection installed on all 4 screens. It looks FANTASTIC! I uploaded a pic!

Chris Utley
Chris Utley on July 12, 2010 at 3:42 pm

Best drive-in theatre in SoCal. DeAnza has done a fabulous job on this (and its sister drive-ins, too!).

Lavarus
Lavarus on November 5, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Have visited this great venue in 2008 (to see “Dark Knight” and “Clone Wars”), 2009 (for “Fast & Furious” and “G.I. Joe”), and plan to go back again next summer. It must be said that this is one of the best places to visit during the warmer months of the year. Anyone who enjoyed attending drive-ins during their youth is bound to feel a little nostalgic when visiting this place. A truly great example of keeping the drive-in culture alive!