Every summer, San Diegans are reminded why they pay so much damn rent: The days are long, the sun's always shining, and the calendar fills up with a fresh batch of outdoor movie screenings. Grab a picnic basket and a box of Jujyfruits, and cozy up under the stars this summer (and well into fall).
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Dec 31 Wed
Almost Famous Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
Pearl Hotel
Almost Famous Pearl Hotel Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
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Dec 31 Wed
Out of the Past Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Out of the Past Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Transformers Pre-movie games, BYO picnic
Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park
Transformers Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park Pre-movie games, BYO picnic
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Dec 31 Wed
Annie Hall Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Annie Hall Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
The Endless Summer Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
The Endless Summer Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
Pearl Hotel
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Pearl Hotel Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
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Dec 31 Wed
Raiders of the Lost Ark Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Raiders of the Lost Ark Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
The Secret Life of Pets Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
Waterfront Park
The Secret Life of Pets Waterfront Park Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
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Dec 31 Wed
The LEGO Batman Movie Concessions available for purchase, pre-movie bounce house, free parking on site and at golf course
Golden Hill Community Park
The LEGO Batman Movie Golden Hill Community Park Concessions available for purchase, pre-movie bounce house, free parking on site and at golf course
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Dec 31 Wed
Spaceballs Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Spaceballs Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
Despicable Me 2 Dog-friendly, concessions available, pre-movie bounce house and music
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
Despicable Me 2 Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre Dog-friendly, concessions available, pre-movie bounce house and music
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Dec 31 Wed
Pretty in Pink Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Pretty in Pink Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Boondock Saints Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Boondock Saints Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
Spaceballs Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
Pearl Hotel
Spaceballs Pearl Hotel Food and drinks for purchase, pool access
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Dec 31 Wed
The Princess Bride Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
The Princess Bride Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Captain America: Civil War Pre-movie bounce house and selfie stations, concessions available for purchase
USS Midway Museum
Captain America: Civil War USS Midway Museum Pre-movie bounce house and selfie stations, concessions available for purchase
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Dec 31 Wed
Pulp Fiction Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Pulp Fiction Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
The LEGO Batman Movie Concession available for purchase, dog-friendly, free parking
Presidio Park
The LEGO Batman Movie Presidio Park Concession available for purchase, dog-friendly, free parking
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Dec 31 Wed
Funny Face Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Funny Face Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Lilo & Stitch Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
Waterfront Park
Lilo & Stitch Waterfront Park Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
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Dec 31 Wed
Some Like it Hot Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Some Like it Hot Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Major League Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Major League Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
The Graduate Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
The Graduate Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Dial M for Murder Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Dial M for Murder Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Caddyshack Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Caddyshack Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
O Brother, Where Art Thou Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
O Brother, Where Art Thou Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Pulp Fiction Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Pulp Fiction Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
The Maltese Falcon Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
The Maltese Falcon Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
An Affair to Remember Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
An Affair to Remember Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Dazed and Confused Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Dazed and Confused Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
Raising Arizona Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Raising Arizona Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Pretty Woman Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Pretty Woman Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Blazing Saddles Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Blazing Saddles Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Finding Dory Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
Waterfront Park
Finding Dory Waterfront Park Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
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Dec 31 Wed
Reservoir Dogs Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Reservoir Dogs Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
In a Lonely Place Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
In a Lonely Place Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Pre-movie carnival games, snack bar, and arts & crafts
Morley Field
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Morley Field Pre-movie carnival games, snack bar, and arts & crafts
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Dec 31 Wed
Wait Until Dark Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Wait Until Dark Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
Princess Bride Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Princess Bride Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor lawn, pre-movie dinner, all-ages event
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Dec 31 Wed
Beauty and The Beast Free popcorn, pre-movie bounce house, games, raffle and dog-friendly
Ocean Beach Elementary
Beauty and The Beast Ocean Beach Elementary Free popcorn, pre-movie bounce house, games, raffle and dog-friendly
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Dec 31 Wed
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
Waterfront Park
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Waterfront Park Food trucks and other vendors, dog-friendly, pre-movie crafts and games
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Dec 31 Wed
The Big Lebowski Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
The Big Lebowski Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31-31
The Blues Brothers Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
The Blues Brothers Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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Dec 31 Wed
The Avengers
Pre-movie plaza games, BYO picnic
Horton Plaza Park
The Avengers
Horton Plaza Park
Pre-movie plaza games, BYO picnic
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Dec 31 Wed
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
Cinema Under the Stars
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Cinema Under the Stars Reservable reclining chairs, snacks for purchase, small outdoor patio
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