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About Balboa Theater - San Francisco

The Balboa Theater in San Francisco is a beloved historic two-screen venue located at 3630 Balboa Street, in the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Since joining CinemaSF in 2012 (formerly the New Balboa Theatre), it has hosted a range of film screenings, classic titles, and special events like Comedy Night at the Balboa. With two intimate auditoria, audiences can enjoy curated cinema experiences in a neighborhood-friendly setting.

Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit, including seating details, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining picks to make your trip easy and comfortable. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward booking and up-to-date venue information.

Seating and venue layout: The Balboa Theater operates as two auditoria. Auditorium 1 and Auditorium 2 historically offered capacities of 307 and 226 respectively, and updated sources from 2021 indicate a total capacity around 365 (approximately 215 in Auditorium 1 and 150 in Auditorium 2). As with many historic theaters, seating configurations can vary by event, so check the event page for the exact seating chart and available seats (use placeholders great seats, the section you want when selecting tickets).

Parking: There is no on-site parking lot. Metered street parking is available nearby, so plan extra time for parking during peak showtimes.

Transit and access: Balboa Street is well-served by San Francisco Muni. Bus routes in the area include the 5 and 38 lines near the Balboa corridor, with historical mentions of routes such as 31, 18, and 28 supporting broader access to the neighborhood. Plan your trip with current Muni schedules for the day of your show.

Nearby hotels and dining: For overnight stays, consider nearby options such as Hotel Drisco (2901 Pacific Ave) in the Pacific Heights area, and Presidio-area lodging including Lodge at the Presidio (105 Montgomery St) and Inn at the Presidio (42 Moraga Ave). These provide convenient access to the Balboa Theater while letting you explore San Francisco’s scenic Presidio area. If you’re looking for dining before or after a show, the area around the Outer Richmond and nearby Cow Hollow offers a range of casual eateries and neighborhood favorites. We highlight affiliate partner hotels and restaurants to help you secure your stay and meals with trusted recommendations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 (Outer Richmond).
  • Venue type: historic two-screen movie theater, part of CinemaSF since 2012; formerly known as the New Balboa Theatre.
  • Capacity: originally 800; after being twinned in 1978 the two auditoria were 307 and 226 (total 533); as of 2021 reported capacity around 365 (215 in Auditorium 1 and 150 in Auditorium 2).
  • Seating chart detail: two auditoria (Auditorium 1 and Auditorium 2) with historical counts (307/226) and updated counts (215/150) per historical sources.
  • Transit: served by Muni lines including 5, 38 (Balboa area) and historically 31, 18, 5, & 28 for surrounding routes.
  • Parking: metered street parking available; no dedicated on-site lot (as per SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Drisco (2901 Pacific Ave), Lodge at the Presidio (105 Montgomery St), Inn at the Presidio (42 Moraga Ave), with Presidio lodging options nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: CinemaSF screenings and two-screen programs; events like Comedy Night at the Balboa and screenings including classic titles (e.g., The Rocky Horror Picture Show); Academy Awards ceremony listings appear in calendar entries; hosts film festivals via the SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation.