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Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre Tickets

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In Theatre: Historic Montclair Drive-In Venue – Seating, Pa

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About Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre

Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre in Montclair, CA was a landmark four-screen drive-in with a capacity for about 1,400 cars and a long history dating back to the 1960s. While the venue closed permanently in January 2023, this page honors the site as a notable chapter in Southern California cinema and drive-in culture. Cars lined up to enjoy films with FM audio, making the experience about the thrill of seeing a movie from your own vehicle. We’ve gathered practical details to help locals and visitors understand the space, how to access it, and where to stay and dine nearby should you be exploring the legacy of this landmark.

Though Mission Tiki is no longer open, the surrounding area remains easy to access from Montclair and the Inland Empire. If you’re planning a visit to the site or exploring similar drive-in experiences, here are practical details and nearby affiliate options that align with the spirit of getting connected, secure seating, and straightforward planning.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763.
  • Venue type/capacity: four-screen drive-in theatre with capacity ~1,400 cars; hosted a long-running swap meet.
  • Status: closed permanently January 22, 2023; swap meet closed January 30, 2023; site planned for warehouses/industrial development (Mission and Ramona Business Park).
  • Notable events: swap meet since the 1960s; hosted various events and, at times, special screenings or premieres; later partnered for events like Beyond Fest with American Cinematheque.
  • Parking/seating: parking facilities for cars in front of each screen; audience typically watched from their vehicles using FM audio; seating is vehicle-based rather than fixed seating.
  • Transit: nearest Montclair Transcenter/Metrolink and local Foothill Omnitrans bus routes; Ramona Ave area accessible by lines such as 61 and 88 (per Moovit transit data).
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ontario Airport (ONT area), Ayres Suites Ontario Mills Mall, Ontario Inn & Suites, and other Ontario/Montclair-area hotels within a short drive.