101 Drive-in Theatre (Demolished)
Ventura, CA
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The 101 Drive-in Theatre was a familiar sight and a frequent stop for locals as well as travelers passing up or down the 101 Freeway in Ventura.

UPDATE : For the past few years, the 101 Drive-in operated seasonally because the city would not allow "swap meet only" business on the property. Many thanks to drive-in sleuth Warren Meyers for update.

Screen tower
Ventura, CA
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UPDATE 09/01 : Well, like many of its fellow ozoners, the 101 Drive-in Theatre in Ventura was demolished sometime in early August, 2001. Many thanks to Jeff Babb for September update on the 101's fate. 09-01

See more photos and information at Roadside Peek's Lost Treasures feature on the 101 Drive-in Theatre.

Simi Valley Drive-in (Demolished)
Simi Valley, CA
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Near the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley is the Simi Valley Drive-in. A swap meet in recent years, the Simi appears to be on shaky footing with new housing development all around. It would not be a surprise to see this drive-in disappear soon. The Simi Valley Drive-in Theatre stopped opening for movies the summer of 1997.

(Left) The Simi Drive-in screen tower and view of the parking lot and projection booth

UPDATE : The Simi Drive-in met its fate with a bulldozer in early 2001.