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The Stanford Theatre

221 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

wendella a. writes: 5 shimmering stars for a theatre experience that will bring you back to the glory days of movie houses. Before Netflix, before Blockbuster, before corporate omniplexes, before $11.00 movie tickets, there were places like the Stanford Theatre. Take a…

Del Mar Theatre

1124 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95067

Noelle Q. writes: I love this movie theater. Popcorn with real butter, yummy chocolate cupcakes, clean, comfortable seats, etc. etc. The only reason I'm docking a star is due to my cinema school attending sister, who pointed out that for those of us on the short side…

California Theatre

3456 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Connie C. writes: My list of the "Most stunning historical venues in California":
The Legion of Honor
Grace Cathedral
The Palace Hotel Garden Court
The Fox Theatre in Westwood
Royce Hall at UCLA

And now added to that list:
California Theatre in San Jose

Last night, we came…

Camera 12 Cinema

201 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113

mary a. writes: as a huge, beloved fan of zombie flicks, i particularly picked camera 12 to watch george romero's "diary of the dead", for i had a good inkling that this theatre will serve me a fine, enjoyable time to see some "flesh-eating, dead, inorganic…

Camera 7 Cinema

1875 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Flor D. writes: PSSST...they still take student ID cards...you know discounts!
AMC and century..not so much.
I love the price for 2 at 15 bucks...just my style and right up my budget!
I love that they have independent flicks.
I love the location.
I love the red velvet…

Capitol Drive-In Theatres

3630 Hillcap Ave
San Jose, CA 95136

Private I. writes: Ah, the memories.
The last time I was at this drive-in I was 7 years old, hopped-up on a number of sugary substances, and covered in blankets spotted with popcorn in the back of a minivan with the rear open watching Super Mario Bros. and giggling with…

Skyview Drive-In Theatre

2260 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Kingpin X. writes: I had never been to a drive-in before. Most people 'round here seems to gasp with disbelief when I say that, but it's true - not much call for them in the Grim North of England. But here in the clement California climate I cannot understand why they…

Cinearts Palo Alto Square

3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Kevin S. writes: This is an adult movie theater, and by adult movie theater I don't mean Adult Movie Theater. It shows movies by grownups for grownups, not movies of grownups doing grownup things, if you get my drift.

This means that when you attend a showing here,…

Vine Cinema

1722 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Miranda N. writes: I will always love this place!

it has become part of livermores history, even after multiple attempts from the city trying to tear it down to build a parking garage. (several mayors have gotten hate mail from me about, lol). also, not too many places…

Nickelodeon Theatre

210 Lincoln Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Michelle M. writes: You Can Count on Me; Spider; Japanese Story; Best in Show; The Triplets of Belleville; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; The Fog of War; Raising Victor Vargas; The Magdalene Sisters; All or Nothing; Gosford Park; The Corporation; Jaws (25th Anniversary…

AMC Cupertino Square 16

Cupertino Square
10123 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Maryanne R. writes: They're not even open for business yet but they deserve 5 stars for giving our Cupertino schools lotsa love. They are hosting a special preview night on Monday, April 23rd (COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!!) and gave all the Cupertino schools tickets to sell at…

Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95101

Kristina R. writes: This is the biggest frickin' mall I've ever been to in California. WHO needs this much Mall, really?

By the third hour, I had lost my hubby and was wandering around like a kid who'd slipped away from his absent-minded parents. It didn't help that…

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Rinky A. writes: If you haven't been to the Silent Movies on Saturday nights--this is a must do experience. We have now been to the showings 4-5 times and if we lived closer we'd go every week.

$5 for two hours of silent films with LIVE piano accompaniment!

Seats are…

Naz Cinema

39160 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

Joyita A. writes: After Shalimar, I went Bollywood. My sister and I have an addiction. Bollywood. Guri can't believe how well we sing Hindi songs. It's kind of being in a parallel universe.
We saw Cheeni Kum---which means "Less Sugar."
It actually was pretty fn…

Theater On San Pedro Square

29 N San Pedro St Ste 200
San Jose, CA 95110

Jane L. writes: Truly a hidden gem in downtown San Jose. This 'little loft theatre' has been in existence since June 2000 and before that it was known as 'The Last Laugh'. The intimate setting for this performance venue will keep you engaged. Seats are first come…

Cinema Saver 10

577 E. Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Mrugesh D. writes: I love this place. It was a great place to watch movies that is not worth 9$ in the big theaters. Also for repeat viewing this is an awsome place. I like the tuesdays too and their double movie deals. Donno when it is going to reopen.. was supposed…

Montalvo Arts Center

15400 Montalvo Road
Saratoga, CA 95070

Richard T. writes: This place is absolutely stunning. I came here on a hot ass evening to see a show in the Garden Theatre. Jason (the guy performing this night) joked that he was singing to his friends in a huge backyard. Which it really is, the theatre is right…

Lowe's

43612 Pacific Commons Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538

John G. writes: Lowe's make Home Depot look like the dump. I stopped by this newer location this weekend. Wow. What a great experience. I checked out the kitchen fixtures, siding, handles, bulbs, tools, sinks, ladders, and the nuts/bolts/nails/screws favorite of…

AMC Theatres - Eastridge Mall 15

2190 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95106

Jonathan P. writes: whenever I watch a movie,
I always wonder why the
other concession stands
(you know, the non-main
ones - the ones usually
on the way or right next to
the movie theaters) are
never open. Even during
premiere days - I never /
will never see it up and…

Camera 3 Cinema

288 S. Second Street
San Jose, CA 95106

david l. writes: It's reopened!!

I recently took my kid sister here to see Be Kind Rewind and it felt really nice to be able to introduce her to this relic from my past. It was relatively empty though, which is a shame since it's one of those rare bastions of culture…

Guild Theatre

949 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Delicia S. writes: This is NOT a fancy chain movie theater with stadium seating, high tech digital surround sound, at least 3 popcorn stands at your convenience, or huge giant wide screens. This is a very old outdated small theater with a small screen, crappy sounds…

Fox Theatre

2215 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Marcella N. writes: INTIMATE. I love this little theater- I think it may have been a saloon in the 1800s. House of Floyd played for hours..thank you!
Super friendly staff, awesome sound system, great crowd, good beer. Totally worth the drive to RWC.

Aquarius Theatre

430 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

luis .. writes: This is one of my favorite theaters in the Bay Area. It's small, I've seen bigger screens in people's home theater's, the sound is in something janky called Ultra Stereo, the seats aren't all 1st class 747. Nonetheless they are dedicated to showing…

The Tech Museum of Innovation

201 S. Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Kristina R. writes: I love the idea of a Tech Museum! Since I'm technologically challenged in many ways, I thought the museum was amazing. It's impressive what the world has produced in the past century, and this place tries to showcase as many concepts of technology…

One Yoga Center

Veterans Memorial Building
846 Front St, 2nd Fl
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Jim P. writes: On the second floor of the Vets Center, (downtown, beside the post office), this is a grand old building and a wonderful place to practice. The largest studio in Santa Cruz, it has two large hardwood floored rooms, generous windows, and steam…

Los Gatos Cinemas

41 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Cynthia C. writes: Charming and earnest in character.

The tix windows are closed, so we stepped inside, and Amy helped us with our tix.

I also wanted some snacks added onto the bill. She said it had to be rung up separately and pointed to the other register. I signed…

Childrens Musical Theater of San Jose

1401 Parkmoor Ave
Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95126

Scott S. writes: I've been coming to performances here off and on for the past few years.

I am consistently impressed with the stage settings, choreography, costumes and make-up of the performers. The talent varies as one might expect in youth (or even adult…

Century Theatres

3161 Olsen Dr
San Jose, CA 95117

watani f. writes: century 21, is by far, thee best theatre to go to in the bay area for high action explosion surround sound mania type movies, such as star wars I II and III, matrix, beowolfe, lord of the rings, etc. there's not a bad seat in that domed theatre.…

Century 20 Downtown Redwood City

825 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063

Lolia S. writes: The theater, located in the heart of downtown Redwood City, is fairly new and clean. I don't think it gets that crowded but I've never seen a late or weekend show. They validate parking in the nearby garages and there are plenty of cheap places to…

Regal Cinemas Santa Cruz 9

1405 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

watani f. writes: after splitting a pitcher of guinness with serb and some yummy nachos, this was next on the list. don't mess with the zohan (was that your feet?!....) was next up to bat. feeling right, i can't wait to laugh. man, i sit down in some comfortable…

Le Petit Trianon Theatre

72 N 5th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Nathan J. writes: chances are, that if you have a younger sibling who plays some sort of classical music, sooner than later, you'll probably end up here.

there is much more that goes on here than just recitals. i believe there's a tax service that runs an office out of…

Aptos Cinemas

122 Rancho Del Mar
Aptos, CA 95003

Ann M. writes: The Aptos Twin is now a Nickelodeon Theater!!!! This is quite exciting because of the quality of the movie experience has improved dramatically. It is now really clean and well maintained. The seats are old theater style seats, and are not the…

Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas

1010 Great Mall Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035

Walter P. writes: 4.5 Stars for being close to home and working well wtih Fandango...

however....

Zero stars for...

One large popcorn with hot melted butter = $6.00 with a 50 cents refill now? WTF?

One Nathan's Hot Dog = $3.75 (its just a 75 cent hot dog!)

And yes, I'm…

CineLux Almaden Cinema

2306 Almaden Rd
San Jose, CA 95125

Jenny L. writes: Tuesdays = $4.50 ALL DAY!

Cheaper & Smaller than the other theatres.
Bigger than your tv at home...
Cheaper and newer than ON DEMAND.
:)

oh and if you go their website..print out a coupon for free popcorn with the purchase of a drink, SCORE! :)

West Bay Opera

221 Lambert Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

rei a. writes: The West Bay Opera company is not just a place for the arts and entertainment, they also rent out their costumes. I have yet to see a performance, so I'll defer to the posters before me. This review however is of their costume shop department.

So they…

Veterans Memorial Building

846 Front St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Andrew B. writes: I used to love coming here for shows. The good ones were in the basement and either involved hardcore/punk or drum n' bass. Either way, it was a bunch of white kids flailing their arms around and it was a helluva good time.

AMC Saratoga 14

700 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130

Linda L. writes: The parking here on a weekend is HORRENDOUS! expect to park by REI because it is that busy here!

As for as movie theater goes, they are pretty nice about having jamba or baskin robbins inside (unlike century at great mall). There's a lot of food…

AMC Mercado 20

3111 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Rachel R. writes: I've been wanded at airports, concerts and national landmarks but never a movie theater until now. It was the premiere of SATC and AMC and the studio just wanted to make sure no one secretly filmed the movie. That wand detects metal not cupcakes…

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