By the 1980s and 1990s, the drive-in industry faced a severe decline due to the rise of multiplex indoor theaters, VCRs, and real estate development pressures. Many Bay Area drive-ins, such as the famous Concord Avenue Drive-In nearby, were demolished to make way for shopping centers and housing.
While the drive-in concept dates back to 1933, West Wind has fully modernized the experience. Gone are the "squawk boxes" that hung on your window. Today, crystal-clear digital images are projected onto massive screens, and high-quality audio is beamed directly to your car’s FM radio. 1611 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520. westwind concord drive in
Check their website for showtimes (usually updated every Wednesday). Enjoy the show By the 1980s and 1990s, the drive-in industry
The Solano Drive-In survived by diversifying its revenue stream. Management converted the massive parking lot into a . This "swap-meet-by-day, drive-in-by-night" model provided the financial stability necessary to keep the land from being sold to developers, ensuring the theater's survival while dozens of others in the region closed. Gone are the "squawk boxes" that hung on your window