1996 Newspaper Article

Article from the San Diego Union-Tribune

24 August 1987 Newspaper Article

Here is a link to an LA Times article from 1987, entitled "Oceanside Drive-In is Thriving While Others Fail."

Equipment sold in 2007

These pictures were taken during the removal of the projection equipment from the Valley. The equipment was purchased by a couple from Oregon who wanted to open a drive-in up in Portland. I found these pictures online a couple of years ago but can't remember where.

Circa 2004 Pictures

Base of screen 1

Screen 2

Back of screen 2

Snack bar and screen 3

Ticket booth

Circa 2004 Pictures

Screen 3

Screen 4

Snack bar and restrooms

Ticket booth

Circa 1996 Newspaper Photos

Caption: Ernesto Diaz, 15, has his hands - and mouth - full of soft drinks and popcorn. Says the Valley's manager, Jud Burks, "What little we make comes off the snack bar on the weekends."

Caption: Jim Corcoran waits for late arrivals at the Valley Drive-In's ticket booth.