How much is the Redwood drive-in?
Daniel Martin
Updated on March 08, 2026
How much is the Redwood drive-in?
How much is it to get in? Admission: $10 for adults – $1 for children 5 through 9. All major credit + debit cards accepted.
How do you listen to a movie at a drive-in?
We prefer to use an old school portable radio with batteries for sound at the drive-in. It’s inexpensive, easy to use, and there’s less risk of draining our car’s battery. You can find a portable radio on Amazon.com for less than $15, plus batteries.
Can I use my car radio for drive-in theater?
You can use your car radio to listen to the movie, but you may also want to consider bringing a portable radio, extra batteries, and lawn chairs. Many drive-in theaters allow movie watchers to bring their own snacks, but check the rules beforehand just in case. Remember that you’re not the only one watching the movie.
Are dogs allowed at West Wind drive-in?
Can we bring our pets? We love our pets too but they are not allowed at the drive-in. Of course, service dogs are permitted at any time.
Do you leave your car on at a drive-in movie?
Nope. Most drive-in theaters (the few that exist still anyways) either have a speaker box that you hang on the window (this was the old way) or transmit on a radio station on very low power (tune your radio to 89.2FM for instance) and you leave your car on aux for the movie.
Do you need a radio for drive-in movies?
Attendees must have a working FM radio either in their car, or a portable alternative, to receive audio for the film. Please note radio apps will not pick up our frequency so you need a physical radio. Portable radios will be available for hire for $20 onsite.
Can I listen to a drive-in movie on my phone?
You’ll need a portable radio if you sit outside your car. At some theaters, you might be able to use the TuneIn Radio app to stream radio from your phone. Pair it with a portable Bluetooth speaker for flexible listening.
How often should you start your car at the drive-in?
This is one question that you should ask yourself when you put your car away in storage. If you intend to keep your car out of service for a while, you should start it at least once every week. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes so that it reaches its normal operating temperature.
Do you leave your car running during a drive-in movie?
Typically, NO, you do not leave your car running during a drive-in movie. There are several reasons for this. One, it’s terribly wasteful, that’s a lot of gasoline to burn for just sitting there. Two, it could be potentially rude to the other patrons, if they are sitting outside their car.
Do you leave your car running during a drive in movie?
Can I use my phone for drive in movie?
You’ll need a portable radio if you sit outside your car. At some theaters, you might be able to use the TuneIn Radio app to stream radio from your phone. Pair it with a portable Bluetooth speaker for flexible listening. The Logitech UE Mini Boom is a top-rated Bluetooth speaker.