The Best Movie Theater in Bay Area

Cerrito Speakeasy Theater

Rialto Cinemas Cerrito features a great mix of films and other kinds of events as well in a classic venue. more

Some of the best seats in town with good sized screens and great sound quality, AMC Van Ness is now CGV San Francisco. CJ CGV (Hangeul: CJ CGV (??? ????)?) is the largest multiplex cinema chain in South Korea and also has branches in China, Indonesi... more

CineArts at the Empire

The Empire screens a mix of art house -- independent and foreign films -- and Hollywood blockbuster films. The three-screen complex has a large downstairs auditorium, displaying art. more

CineArts Palo Alto Square

Cinearts at Palo Alto Square features independent films, plays host to film festivals of all kinds and serves as an amazing community resource. more

CineArts Santana Row

The CinéArts offers "the best seats in town" at its well-stocked local art houses. A perfect movie date includes the wander through Santana Row before or after a movie, or a wander through Palo Alto's California Street before the show starts. more

CineArts Sequoia

CineArts at Sequoia owns and operates a theatre. It specializes in art, independent, and foreign films, as well as operates a snack bar. The company, formerly known as Sequoia Twin Cinema, was founded in 1929 and is based in Mill Valley, California.&... more

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Cinelounge Tiburon

The location that is now Cinelounge Tiburon was built in 1959 by the Zelinsky Family as a way-off Broadway Playhouse. However, after only one year, film became the mainstay of the theater's programming. The theater features 4k, 7.1 Dolby, serves T... more

Cinelux Almaden Cinema Five

CINELUX CAPITOLA CAFE & LOUNGE

Cinelux Chabot Cinema

Cinelux New Delta Cinema

Cinelux Plaza Theatre

Cinemark Blackhawk Movies 7

Cinemark Century at Tanforan

Hollywood blockbusters and even movies that have had a longer run. more

Clover Cinemas

Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas

Your favorite independently owned local movie theater! Each screen features crisp digital projection. Auditorium 2 features a Giant Screen Laser Projector as well as cutting-edge Dolby Atmos sound... speakers that produce sound and effects from behi... more

Del Mar Theatre

If you enjoy midnight movies, The Historic Del Mar Theatre in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, is the place to go. Not only do they have an excellent midnight movie program, you can also enjoy an amazing experience and feel like you've gone back... more

Delancey Street Theater

The Delancey Theater is part of a program run by the Delancey Street Foundation. The residents built the screening room - a multimedia capable screening room featuring ergonomic seating for 146 guests. The room includes a small stage for presentatio... more

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Empress Theatre

The Empress Theatre is a newly renovated one room movie house built in 1912. A historical landmark, The Empress is a jewel in the heart of downtown Vallejo. A new movie is run every weekend, with live shows and special events each month. Beautiful ar... more

Fairfax Theatre

Rocker loveseats in all five auditoriums. more

Fine Arts Building at SFSU

August Coppola Theatre - Classes and screenings of major motion pictures are held at the 150-seat August Coppola Theatre with Dolby surround-sound system and 16mm, 35mm and video projection capabilities. The building boasts a huge film sound stage, a... more

Four Star Theatre - The 4 Star

Get to the theater on muni lines: 38 Geary, 2 Clement, 1 California, 28 19th Ave., 29 Sunset The 4 Star is an independently owned theatre that shows alternative world cinema. These pages will concentrate on the Asian and other alternative offer... more

Golden Gate Theatre

The Golden Gate Theatre celebrates 100 Years. Built in the 1922, this former vaudeville house and movie theater was restored and reopened nearly 60 years later as a leading-edge performing arts venue. The Golden Gate Theatre is located at the corner... more

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Granada Cinemas

Grand Lake Theater

From the neon lights on the outside to the Wurlitzer Organ played before Friday and Saturday evening shows on the inside, the Grand is one of Oaklands great theaters. The feel is all nostalgia, but the films are new releases and the neighborhood is... more

Green Valley Cinemas

8 Screen Movie Theater Locally Owned and Operated For Over 11 Years. Two Screens Showcase Dolby Digital Films Plus Dolby Digital 3D Films. We Offer A Variety of Stadium Auditoriums And Comfortable Rocking Seats With Cup Holders. Always Fresh Redenbac... more

Jarvis Conservatory

The Jarvis Conservatory is Napa Valley's best kept secret for concerts and art films. Please contact us for questions about upcoming events and our beautiful venue. more

King City Cinemas

Landmark's Aquarius Theatre

In 2015, Aquarius Theatre underwent a remodeling. Both auditoriums were completely renovated, and feature larger screens, new lighting, and luxury leather seating, including recliners in one auditorium. Other improvements include a renovated marquee,... more

Landmark's Opera Plaza

Operated by Landmark since 1991. Located on Van Ness Avenue near San Francisco's Civic Center, the Opera Plaza Cinema caters to filmgoers who appreciate a quiet, comfortable experience. Popular independent and foreign films often move here for one la... more

Lark Theater

Lark Theater's mission is to enhance the artistic, cultural and social life of Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area with quality independent film, international film, classic & family film, film festivals, musical performances, and a rich... more

Los Gatos Cinema

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place best Art House Movie Theater The opening of Los Gatos Cinema marked the Camera Cinemas' first move toward bringing the magic of their theatres to other parts of the South Bay. A hi... more

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