Local drive-in theater managers said they’ve faced challenges this summer, but continue to believe in the experience of watching a movie under the stars. Lamar “We’re plugging along the best we can.

Discover how drive-in theaters provided a lifeline for the movie industry during the pandemic and continue to thrive through nostalgia, retro films and unique outdoor experiences.

The Rodkey family has owned several movie theaters over the years, including the Sunset Drive-In, the Oaks Drive-In in Paso Robles, the Fair Oaks Theatre in Arroyo Grande, the Pismo Theatre in Pismo ...