San Diego Movie Theaters

San Diego Movie Theaters listings. Enjoy a night out at one of these movie theaters in San Diego California. Some of these are traditional theatres, and some offer 3-D movies, IMAX movies, luxury or some old fashioned fun. Many offer advance reservations and an opportunity to reserve your seats. Enjoy the show.

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Updated March 14, 2024 by San Diego Beaches and Adventures

Movie Theaters in San Diego

San Diego Movie Theaters

Here is a list of some of the popular movie theaters in the San Diego area. Prices may vary, and you may save by attending an afternoon matinee.

AMC Plaza Bonita 14

The AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a standard AMC theatre featuring an IMAX theatre.

Address: 3050 Plaza Bonita Rd. National City CA 91950

Phone number: 619.475.2200

Imax Theatre: Yes

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $16.59 Adult, $15.09 Senior and $13.59 child

Website: www.amctheatres.com


AMC Fashion Valley

The AMC Fashion Valley is a standard AMC San Diego movie theatre with smaller than average theatre sizes.

Address: 7037 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone number: 888.262.4386

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $16.59 Adult, $15.09 Senior and $13.59 child

Website: www.amctheatres.com


AMC La Jolla

The AMC La Jolla San Diego movie theater is a standard AMC theatre, with NO Stadium seating, so if someone tall sits in front of you, you might have a hard time watching the movie.

Address: 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

Phone number: 888-262-4386

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $Ticket prices vary.

Website: www.amctheatres.com


AMC Mission Valley

The AMC Mission Valley is a standard AMC theatre featuring an IMAX theatre.

Address: 1640 Camino Del Rio North San Diego CA 92108

Phone number: 888-AMC-4FUN

Imax Theatre: Yes

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $16.59 Adult, $15.09 Senior and $13.59 for Children

Website: www.amctheatres.com


Cinema Under the Stars

The Cinema Under the Stars is a popular mini outdoor San Diego movie theaters that has anti-gravity seats, blankets, ceiling heaters, and $2 concessions!

Address: 4040 Goldflinch Street San Diego CA 92103

Phone number: 619.295.4221

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: No

Ticket Prices: $20

Website: www.topspresents.com


Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Del Mar

The Cinepolis Del Mar is one of the best San Diego movie theaters, featuring leather reclining chairs, waiters that come to your seat, and blankets for rent. They also offer some movies that are for guests ages 21+ only. Alcohol may be served.

Address: 12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130

Phone number: 858.794.4045

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $20.50 adults, $18.50 seniors and kids

Website: www.cinepolisusa.com


Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real

The Cinepolis Paseo Real located in Carlsbad, featuring leather reclining chairs, waiters that come to your seat, and blankets for rent. They also offer some movies that are for guests ages 21+ only. Alcohol may be served.

Address: 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Phone number: 760-827-6700

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $20.50 adults, $18.50 seniors and kids

Website: www.cinepolisusa.com


Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Town Square

The Cinepolis Town Square is a new theatre located in the La Costa Town Square shopping center in Carlsbad, featuring leather reclining chairs, waiters that come to your seat, and blankets for rent. They also offer some movies that are for guests ages 21+ only. Alcohol may be served.

Address: 3434 Via Mercato, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Phone number: 760-697-9460

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $20.50 adults, $18.50 seniors and kids

Website: www.cinepolisusa.com


Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18

The Edwards San Marcos is a large Regal Cinema theatre with stadium seating. This is one of the best San Diego movie theaters in north San Diego county. Buy your discount tickets at Costco and win free popcorn when you use your Regal card.

Address: 1180 West San Marcos, San Marcos California 92069

Phone number: 760-471-3734

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $14.75 adults ages 18 - 64, $11.25 youth and seniors

Website: Edwards San Marco San Diego Movie Theaters


Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18

The Edwards Mira Mesa is a standard Regal Cinema movie theaters in San Diego that features an IMAX theater.

Address: 10733 Westview Parkway San Diego CA 92126

Phone number: 858.635.7716

Imax Theater: Yes

3D Theater: Yes

Ticket Prices: $14.75 adults ages 18 - 64, $11.25 youth and seniors

Website: Edwards Mira Mesa


Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15

The Edwards Rancho San Diego is one of the standard Regal San Diego movie theaters that has 3d and stadium seating.

Address: 2951 Jamacha Road El Cajon Ca 92019

Phone number: 619.660.3483

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $14.75 adults ages 18 - 64, $11.25 youth and seniors

Website: Edwards Rancho San Diego Movie Theater


Fleet Science Center

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park

The Fleet Science Center is an interactive science museum for children of all ages that features IMAX movies and Digital Shows. This is the perfect place to go for a whole day or evening of fun in San Diego. Located in San Diego Balboa Park. One of the most interesting experiences for movie theaters in San Diego.

Address: 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone number: 619.238.1233

Imax Theatre: Yes

3D Theatre: No

Ticket Prices: $19.95 for movie alone. If you also want admission to the Science Center’s gallery, prices are $24.95 for adults ages 13 - 64, $22.95 for seniors 65+, and $19.95 for children ages 3-12.

Website: www.fleetscience.org


La Paloma Theatre

The La Paloma Theatre is a fun old time theater in Encinitas, a beach town north of San Diego. The theater has been around since 1928 and puts on a vivid performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday at midnight. The theatre also has live performances, movie film premiers, popular films and classic movies. One of the best interesting San Diego movie theaters for a fun date night.

Address: 471 South Coast Highway 101 Encinitas Calif 92024

Directions: From I-5 exit Encinitas Boulevard west to the Coast Highway go one block south and they are on the left side.

Phone number: 760.436.7469

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: No

Ticket Prices: $12 cash only

Website: www.lapalomatheater.com


Landmark Hillcrest

The Landmark Hillcrest is a standard Landmark theater that represents the city’s largest theatre complex dedicated to independent and foreign language films in SD. Impress you date with an interesting independent or foreign film at one of these San Diego movie theaters.

Address: 3965 Fifth Avenue #200 San Diego CA 92103

Phone number: 619.819.0236

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: No

Ticket Prices: $16 adult, $13 senior and children

Website: www.landmarktheatres.com


Landmark Ken Cinema

The Landmark Ken Cinema opened as the first movie theater to bring quality foreign movies to SD, and is San Diego’s last single screen movie theatre.

Address: 4061 Adams Avenue San Diego Cal 92116

Phone number: 619.819.0236

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: No

Ticket Prices: $16 adult, $13 senior and children

Website: www.landmarktheatres.com


Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center 10

The Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center is a standard reading Cinemas theater that includes 3D shows.

Address: 5500 Grossmont Center Drive La Mesa CA 91942

Phone number: 619.465.3040

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $8:50 to $12.00 depending on screen

Website: www.readingcinemasus.com


Reading Cinemas Town Square 14

The Reading Cinemas Town Square 14is a standard Reading Cinemas theater with stadium seating and 3D movies. Another good choice for San Diego movie theaters.

Address: 4665 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117

Telephone number: 858.274.9994

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $8:50 to $12.00 depending on screen

Website: Reading Cinemas Town Square


Vintage Village Theatre

The Vintage Village Theatre is a new theater in Coronado that is popular with locals and visitors.

Address: 820 Orange Avenue Coronado California 92118

Directions: From I-5 take exit 14A to merge onto CA-75 S/San Diego -Coronado Bridge toward Coronado and continue to follow CA-75 S. After taking a slight left onto Third St, turn left onto Orange Ave and destination will be on the right.

Phone number: 619.437.6161

Imax Theatre: No

3D Theatre: Yes

Ticket Prices: $12.50 for General Admission ($3 more for 3D shows), Seniors and Children are $10.50 ($2 more for 3D Shows).

Website: www.vintagecinemas.com

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