Madera Drive-In

This place is a hidden gem in the San Joaquin Valley!!! 2 screens, each offering a double feature each night for $12/adult. Every time I've been, it's been relatively empty, with more than enough space to bring chairs, blankets, dinner etc. The speakers are loud enough that you can sit outside the car and not use your car radio to hear the dialog. Movies start at 8:45 pm. There are bathrooms and a limited concession stand. One of the best ways to enjoy the warm summer nights, the drive in is perfect for families and friends of any age. And it's a great nostalgic activity for the older generation.

It's a fun experience, but other people take away from the movie by playing their audio loudly. It wouldn't be a problem if it was showing the same movie for everyone but because different movies play at the same time it gets really annoying.

One of the last Drive-Ins in California you can go to... definitely worth coming to!! The prices have gone up, $11 for adults, $5 for kids under 11. Only two screens, but if you can stay up late they feature two movies. They have a concession stand and it's pricey, but that's the beauty of the drive-in!! You can take your own food, drinks and snacks!! They have restrooms available and for the most part the area is kept clean and organized. Unfortunately the night we went they were having the midget car races at the fair so that was loud and interfering with our movie. But it's not too often, so I hope when you go, you have a good experience. Bring your own speaker and chairs and come out and enjoy this place!!

There isn't many drive-in theaters around anymore. I was excited to find one.There are two screens and each screen shows a double feature. The cost is reasonable, but each lot isn't very large so it gets crowded. I'd suggest to get there an hour before to get prime parking.The lots are filled with families. The concession stand is reasonable priced. I did buy the popcorn it was freshly popped, but the consistency was oily. Luckily you can bring in your own food. We will bring our own next visit.I was disappointed in the number of women stalls, and that they ran out of soap in the bathroom.....very early in the evening. It was a fun experience and definitely a family event.

Can't complain when this is one of the last, of a bygone era. No one , especially if you grew up in the 70s&80s can say a Drive-In theater doesn't bring back great memories. I'm so glad this place hasn't changed much. It's hard to believe there are so many people who haven't done this. Even with the race track noise. It's worth it. ( tip) for an even better experience. Bring a truck, cushions, and a cooler.

Really great experience. Came here with my date. They had 2 movies going at the same drive in. We stayed to see both. The movies that played were Hitmans Wife's Bodyguard and A Quiet Place Part 2. Hitman's wife was pretty good. Funny with a hilarious ending! Plus a lot of action! Not a fan of A Quiet Place Part 2. It was creepy! Definitely a few moments that had me jump in the creepiness of it all! = /It was simple to just park, turn off vehicle lights, change the radio station to the channel the drive in gave and watch. Simple and convenient! It has been too long since I've done that and it turned out really good! Plus it was a quick mini drive with a pretty sunset on the way! =) I had really great company too to enjoy it with too! Good service and drive-in theater! Recommended!

So we came here on Memorial Day. Online it says gates open at 7:30, I had seen on their Facebook that lines were long so we actually got there about 6:40. We were about the 10th car in line. They opened up earlier, a little after 7. They have two screens and play 2 movies on each screen. Which starts at 8:45. Screen 1 seems to have more parking then screen 2.There are social distancing guidelines now. You have to show them your mask when you purchase the tickets. $10 per adult. I don't know what happens if you don't have one. But whenever you leave your car you're suppose to have a mask on. Everyone seemed to be adhering to the rule, all the employees included.We had time to kill so we hit the snack bar. The employees seemed happy and helpful. There was an older man handing out the food and seemed really nice. You order your food and they'll call you down the little isle to get your food (social distancing)! Monday night dollar corn dogs was a big hit in my car!You are suppose to park 1 car in between the speakers and park 10 feet away from other cars. There were a couple cars that were closer than 10 feet. One happened to park right next to mine! The employees didn't ask these cars to move , which I get - they probably don't want to start fights over social distancing. The people stayed in their car the whole time so it wasn't that bad.We'll definitely be back tho. It's a good social distancing activity.

Madera Drive-In one of seventeen in California. Considering this is the oldest drive-in in California we had the best time. The weather was perfect the crowd was courteous. It was nice family environment to watch a movie. They open the gates at 0735 and the movie began at 9pm. It's a double feature. The second movie begins at 11pm. It's smart to get there early. The later you get there after 8 it's more difficult to find a parking spot. The Madera Speed Way had a race going on also it made it difficult to hear any thing for maybe 15 minutes it was fine after that. We brought our own food a lot of people went to pick up popcorn from the concession stand. We will definitely do this again. Making memories.

If you're going for the second half of a double feature, don't count on food being available.Second movie for double feature starts at 11:30, and snack bar closes at 10:45. We didn't want to watch the first movie showing so we came for the second, and drove an hour out here to enjoy it. Won't let us leave to eat and come back (well before our movie was due to start) Snack bar times need to be posted online. I also just watched a family with children experience the same thing. Why play a movie this late if you're not going to serve food, let alone not post the times online? I would give 0 stars if I could.

Drive-in dates are still a thing! Inexpensive compared to going to an actual theater, with many conveniences. Double feature, for one! You can opt to stay through both movies on your side. We brought in our own drinks and snacks, but if you're in the mood for standard theater snacks, they also have a snack bar.Bathrooms are located on either side of the snack bar and while they're run down, they serve their purpose and I'm grateful the porta potties outside weren't the only lavatory options.Apparently you're supposed to actually turn on your car periodically to keep your battery from dying (per my bf), but if it does, rest assured that the staff here have tons of portable jump starters. It happens often, so they're really nice about it.