101 DRIVE-IN

Location:4826 Telephone Rd. Ventura.
Year built:Late 40's.
Operated by:101 Theatres Corporation; Pacific Theatres.
Vehicle Capacity:800
Notes:Open during summer season only. Swapmeet year around. 3 screens. In-car speakers still in use.

This drive-in did not re-open for the 1999 summer season. It appears that the 101 is now closed for good. (Thanks to Craig Morton for this information!)

Updated 09/17/01 The 101 was demolished in July and August 2001 to make way for a commercial center.(Thanks to Jeff Babb, Patrick Redd, Barry Turnbull, Steve Westberg, and all others for this information!)

Photos and information courtesy Craig Morton
(photo below added 10/8/99) Marquee as it looked while the 101 was open.


Screen B and playground

Snackbar

Screens A and C from snackbar