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Van Buren Drive-In Theatre

3035 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA
909/688-2360
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Ranked #6 of 12 attractions in Riverside
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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Corona, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I went there with my son and we had a nice time. No complaints. Family fun all around.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great place to go with 6 friends recently, cheap too. Keep places like this open!!!!

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Riverside, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

It's run down but good for the money. Alot cheaper than the a walk in.

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

What a refreshing alternative to the standard theater. Kick back in the comfort of your our vehicle with your favorite movie munchies and listen to the film's audio tuned in through your car's sound system. Loved it!

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Irvine, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

There's something to be said about going to the drive-in that I can't describe. It reminds me of my childhood and sneaking in covered up in blankets. Well, i'm no longer sneaking, but I still get the same feeling of excitement when I go. I put an inflatable mattress in the back and its all good. A few drinks and... More

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Menifee, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

A classic!! Drive-Ins are few and far between! You have to take your kids!

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Riverside, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Fun family place that is priced well and located close to the freeway.

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Riverside, CA
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Drive in movie theaters are sadly a dying breed. This one is surprisingly good, big, clean and the food they serve in the concession stand, (although expensive), is really great. They do not take credit cards or ATMs so please bring cash, otherwise they will keep your drivers license and make you go into the stand and use their excessive... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011

Stayed in Riverside for 1 night during 2 week California road trip Came here after seeing it on Trip Advisor. In the UK we don't really have drive-in cinemas, so thought it would be fun Came on a Thursday to see The Hangover 2. The place was packed Was basically a big car park with a building selling tacos, burgers,... More

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ghastlyone
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2008

I was very excited to find out that Riverside had two drive-in theaters still in operation. I just went to the Van Buren and was not disappointed. It seems that the theater has had some remodeling and fresh paint in the past year. The price is now $7 for a double feature- still cheaper than seeing one movie in a... More

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