Been here only twice thus far. First time was many years back with one of my fam and treating a bday of a young 20s aged self made rich tenant. After throwing a surprise bday party for her at my own first luxury restaurant with many beautiful surprise bday balloons I handpicked myself lol. Dropped over here and watched Frozen the movie she chose because we are reality very pretty vocalist/singers ourselves. Bday gal wanted to sit in the middle closer to the screen as she forgot her glasses but I wanted to sit further up as I don't like anyone sitting behind me. I'm a proud member of the luxury back row club lmao. I munched on candies and ice cream in my pricey vintage sequined blazer with my black hair up in a curled bun. Fashionista over here. Second time was recently to solo watch my reality fav couple in their superhero new movie. Half way through the movie, I had to jet out to my only most fav person in the world in our fav home city in the world. This theater is on the pricier side GEESH at nearly $20 per ticket, but it easily ranks as one of the most luxurious options in the South Bay--especially if you're used to high-end spots like Regal Promenade in Rolling Hills and Regal LA Live in DTLA. I used to go to Regal dtla a lot when I used to solo pampered to the max lol live in a luxury high rise in dtla. The reclining chairs are an absolute must-have for comfort, and the diligent, teen smiling faces of friendly customer service to me from when I entered to the solo ticket purchasing at the food counter, to the attentive customer service of teen customers sneaking in to watch movies with their friends in which I would've helped pay for but rather their own parents pay for them better, really elevates the whole experience. ** This whole theater can be more beach fancier. It's just not fancy luxury enough. They really need to do a make over with their interior design a lot better to fit their already very pricey ticket prices, name, and rich city location. They can sure use my expertise with the way fancier interior designs.** read more

Seats reclined and room overall clean I did not try the food Parking was difficult to find nearby read more

This is one of my favorite theaters. I've been coming here for years and was very happy when they re opened. Cinema West did a great job of upgrading the theaters. The reclining seats are great and the theaters are very roomy and clean. My only concern is that the place doesn't seem to be as busy as I think it should be. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed having the entire Screen X theater for my gf and me to watch Spider-Man in total privacy. But I'm worried that if they don't get more business, it may close down again. I don't get why people aren't flocking to this theater. It's nicer than any other place we have in the South Bay. It has a full bar. We usually get to the theater in time to sit at the bar and have a drink and then take one into the movie. Bar tenders are pretty cool to talk to. The food is pretty good for theater food. It's a great place to watch a movie and have a date night. read more

Been coming here for a while now, but last few times have been a disappointment. Doesn't seem theaters are being cleaned after the showing. Been noticing spillage on tables and popcorn on seats and all over floors. Few weeks ago me and my girlfriend were there watching a movie and began to feel a little itchy, we returned a week later and noticed a couple brought in their dog to the theater. I don't know why they would allow dogs in the theater if it wasn't a service dog. Please do better CinemaWest, I really like it there. read more

This is it. This theater has re-sparked my love for theater-going. First of all, everyone is so dang nice. Second, it's clean, spacious and cool. They have a variety of screens and I've only been to the IMAX theater 1 so far. But what I love the most is probably the drink my life always needed, an ICEE Jack and Coke. Holyyyyyyyy. Please please never take it away, and if you do, I will buy the machine and recipe from you. I might just start going to drink those at the bar I swear. read more

The DBox was amazing! The Odyssey was an amazing movie! Just add some espresso machines and it would have bee perfect.

We always enjoy coming to this movie theater. It's our go-to cinema because it's consistently clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The seats are very comfortable, the theaters are always in great condition, and the overall experience is excellent. The only thing I would love to see improved is the food menu. It would be great to have more variety and higher-quality food options instead of the typical movie theater snacks. Other than that, it's a fantastic place to watch a movie, and we'll definitely keep coming back. read more

March 28, 2026 | Beach Cities El Segundo | While an event nearby was delayed for two hours, my friend suggested seeing a movie! Cheers to quick thinking! Score! It was a simple drive across the street! What a beautiful Movie Theater, as it was my first time hearing of CinemaWest! Reclining Seats | Super cozy, plush, reclining seats with an attached table and cupholder on the opposite side! Perfect! I loved the lighting inside of the theater as well, including the coral carpet! Inside | Spacious, neat, clean, as well as colorful and so many pretty flowers everywhere, even flowers lined up on the countertop in the restroom! I'm not sure if they were real, but they were bright, cheerful, and gorgeous! An Icon | Pink's Hotdogs was actually inside of the theater! What a surprise, didn't expect to see it! How fun! Note | The restrooms are out in the lobby, not down the hall by the theaters! Thanks to excellent customer service for pointing me in the right direction! Movie | Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man! Fun & action-packed! Well-dressed women in form-fitting attire & men in dapper suits, both complete with hats & coats! There are incredibly cool vintage cars, slow-mo cinematography & including rock concert style heavy metal music...and there is a scene w/a woman holding an umbrella in the rain...breathtaking! Memorable accents that command attention throughout the film, details of the movie are impeccable, even the lighting is a whole mood! Explosive scenes that had me focused, not one detail to be missed! The movie was a win! Parking | Free, inside of the parking structure! Overall | What a wonderful way to enjoy the delay of the event nearby! While my friend had been to the theater many times, it was my first time, and I truly enjoyed it! I would easily go back to CinemaWest Beach Cities Theater! Let's go! read more

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Came here to watch Odyssey in 4DX. It was our first time coming here! Odyssey was a really good movie to watch. The seats are good (and fun) and they have good food options and the theater is clean. The second time we came here, to watch Spider Man (also in 4DX), our experience was a lot worse. People brought their young toddlers and babies to the movie theater! There were people that were talking, there was a lot of disturbance, and kids crying during the most emotional scenes. I had been waiting to watch this movie for months and they ruined the experience! I am surprised the staff did nothing... and that kids that young are allowed. Spiderman in 4DX was A LOT more rough than it was in 4DX than Odyssey was. The staff is usually pretty nice and friendly but that was a very disappointing experience. read more

I actually really enjoyed this place because I grew up in the South Bay and this has always been a theatre in my day. Pacific theaters to the now CinemaWest. The reward system is pretty good, I enjoyed the fact I got a $2 large popcorn on my first visit ever on discount Tuesday. They have a small arcade in the middle of the theatre which is fun to pass time in. The screens are incredible as they have 4D and Xtra wide screens, I have heard good things about both these types of screens. Also they have Pinks, I mean who doesn't love a good chili dog. I always enjoyed their location on La Brea, which has been there for as long as I've been alive. The service was very good, I enjoyed the order ahead and got to time it out very well to when the movie started just minutes after pick up. The location is in a very nice area, the parking is incredible and free so far, which is nice. I have gone back a couple times and will definitely be going to this place a lot more often now that I have had the pleasure of visiting it and realizing it still is a great location for a theater. Discount Tuesday, order ahead, use your reward points (sign up is free), and enjoy the perks of a nice theater that isn't overly crowded. That's the only thing is these days all theaters seem to be empty, at least compared to what I recall as a kid and teenager. Those days 1990s and early 2000s, movies were packed. Anyway I highly recommend this theater, especially for locals. read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Pink's location indoors of CinemaWest Beach cities. (Closed during this visit) - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I cursed to go this theater when it was Archlight. Thought it was nice then. Whoa! What a great place to watch a movie. Clean, safe and seats are premium quality. The concession people are always friendly and always fill my popcorn to the top. May not seem like a big deal, but when you're paying this much for a movie, please fill me up. I recommend this theatre any day of the week. read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

I did not watch Sinners because I hate being scared, in fact, I hate it. I avoid jump-scare attractions, like haunted mazes in Spooky season and I recoil when I see a trailer for an upcoming movie that shows the work of the devil and all his minions at play. Case in point, I have never seen a movie from the Anebelle universe and the decision is curated intention for exclusion. I explain my distaste for horror genre to frame why I did not see Sinners sooner, I really thought it was going too be to scary for my limits. But the Oscar buzz and reviews around the flick convinced me to go and weather the fright. In the end, I found the movie to be more suspenseful and theatrically dark, than a jump-scare fest. And honestly, seeing the movie in CinemaWest Beach Cities in its 4DX made the movie memorable not only for content but for envirionment. As many other Yelper's share, this place is one that swaddles visitors in luxury. I took a picture, yes it is blurry, of the chandelier above the entrance. And although it did not read fancy past, it did read modern effort for luxury glow. The whole place feels more like a boutique theather, not because it shows niche films, but because it is equivalent to a small shop where the affluent go because they know where truly, the x that marks the spot lies to meet their comfort needs. There was no ticket attendant, one selects and buys there tickets and refreshments (yes, even refreshments) on the screen. A moviegoer has the option of ordering at the counter, like in the past. I went, and I found out that they had pizza, and pretzels and hamburgers- that one can get protein style- for sale. IThe selection was unique, I can't remember exactly what I saw that made me feel like that but they had pink hot dogs and dots ice creams as options, so those are broad pinpoints I just cant remember the smaller details that were also unique for a movie place. I would not expect truffles from belgium as an option, but maybe more like gourmet nuts, which are not an option at AMC. I have seen a few movies in 4DX- Kong, and the Red Hulk movie. This place gave me the best experience. When the movie characters dance my seat made me feel like I was swaying with them in the party. It was a brief sensation but the intent was palpable not corny. The jump scares and how they matched to the movie exaggerated my feelings of fear to a fun state. But the scares in Sinners, at least to me, never crossed to a chill zone where my skins crawls in an uncomfortable way. This place is about 30 minutes from my home, but, I honestly will make it my movie place because the experience was transportive. Like in the past went to the movies to escape their problems at least for the length of the movie. And yesterday this place help me do that, focus on the movie because one could not escape the feeling of being in the movie. This is you had to be there moment, but in a high point of action in the movie, a fellow guest, walks down the stairs next to me, and I honestly thought it was shadow projection from the 4DX experience. That legit is a point for the atmoshphere of this place, plus there were like only 5 of us in the screening room. Then later at the climax, I look back and the same patron is standing up, thought the same thing! She was up cause she was not feeling the movement in a positve way. Hehe. But yeah, I give this place high praise! read more

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Visited this theater to see spider man this week . What I really enjoyed is that this theater had really comfortable recliners compared to other theaters. Overall , the theater was clean and they also had reasonable prices for snacks with good food options too including Pinks hot dog . I will definitely comeback read more

CinemaWest is one of high-end movie theater chains and this El Segundo location is the only CinemaWest in LA County. This location used to be Arclight but was changed to CinemaWest in Feb 2025. The theater offers 4DX, ScreenX, and Dolby Atmos formats. [Parking]: Direction to the designated parking lot was a bit confusing. The lot entrance is via the intersection of S Nash St & Park Pl. Additional parking lot is located across from the theater (870 S Nash St.) [Ticket]: Our party purchased tickets via the self-serve kiosk, but there wasn't a staff checking our tickets so we just held onto our tickets. Our party paid a standard $16.50 for a 7 PM showtime on a typical weekday. [Concessions]: This is one of theaters with better food and drink option including (1) a Pink's Hot Dogs restaurant, (2) beer on tap, (3) wine, and (4) cocktails like Jack & Coke Icee. [Seats]: Leather seats with a large leg room and a swivel table. [Conclusion]: Clean theater and a good alcoholic selection - our party had a good movie experience here. read more

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Keeping my original 5 star rating!!! 2nd time and loved it even more!!! Luxury, comfort, sound and just amazing!!! Pinks food adds a better experience! read more

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I'm giving this place 1 star because their A/C does not work in one of the main theaters. I don't understand why they would offer to screen movies in that theater knowing that the A/C isn't working. From what I was told, it has been this way for awhile now. Even after multiple people complained, nothing was done. No refund offered, no apologies, no nothing. I will avoid this place like the plague. Who wants to watch a movie while sweating??? read more

Disappointing first and possibly last experience ever. I had plenty of options for where to watch Spider-Man, but I chose CinemaWest Beach Cities after seeing their Instagram post advertising a special opening-day giveaway. Unfortunately, when I arrived, not a single employee knew what I was talking about, and it turned out they hadn't even received any of the promotional items for the film. Might not seem like a big deal but damn you played with my emotions--Not even a poster. Big thanks to the employee that went out of his way to confirm. If you're going to promote a giveaway, make sure your staff is informed and the items actually make it to the theater. The theatre room itself was also really warm. They say the first impression is the one people remember and yup this is one that will remember for a while. read more

I had no idea CinemaWest took over the old Arclight that I would sometimes go to. When I started looking for an AMC replacement, this seemed to be the ideal place to visit. Parking: still free with plenty of spots outside and inside the garage. This is an automatic plus! It's a short walk from the outside lot to the doors (you'll see Pink's first) then the theater doors are right past the patio. Paid for my ticket with the guy at the counter, but they won't take cash even thought I had the even amount. Somewhat frustrating, but not the end of the world. As for food, I went with a kids pack which had a small soda (they pour so no free refills), popcorn, and Welch's fruit snacks. This was just okay. Pretzel bites are my usual go-to, but I would have to say skip them. They give you eight of them and cheese is additional at $2.25. I will admit I did end up coming back for these, and again, I wouldn't get them on any future visit. I'd actually skip the food here to be honest although if you eat hot dogs, maybe the Pinks is worth it. Theater was fine, sound was fine. I just appreciated the fact the movie was $5 on a Tuesday ($6 if you are not part of their program) so this in itself is worth it if you're in the area. This is also the closest one to me so it's a no-brainer. I still enjoy Alamo DH but I don't always want to head into DTLA, so this is an alternative. I did forget to scan my rewards code at concessions, and was told I could attempt to reach out to their customer service via email. There is no contact button whatsoever on the specific site for Beach Cities, but if you go to the general site, there is a generic email. It's been over a week and I have yet to hear back from them. 3-stars overall for the location, parking, theater, food but lack of customer service (on replying). read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - I certainly didn't eat any prior to this photo. Eight. Just 8 pretzel bites. Glad I tried, but I don't recommend them. $9.25 - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

I have several movie theaters much closer to me, but this one is by far the best choice and 10mins further but worth it. It has multiple experiences for movies cause I find a plain movie boring but the 4dx is the best thing to happen to movies for me. It's not for everyone, pro tip, eat your snacks and drink cocktails early if you choose (soft drinks fine if it has cover). The seats move aggressively but it's so much fun! They have screen X which looks fun and GS with atmos sound quality etc. depending on the type of movie you watch you should look into this! Great bar with a lot of seating and more food options than move theaters with local Pinks hotdogs! We find non peak hours best and parking is easy and free! Thanks for the great service! read more

First, a heartfelt thank you to my brother for making sure we saw "Michael" in 4DX--it was truly an incredible experience. The theater provides a multi-layered atmosphere that is quite unlike any other. It feels less like watching a movie and more like being swept up in a journey of epic proportions. I can't recommend it enough. read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

The Baseline: For a movie theater the seats must be comfortable/clean, the condition of the theater must be up-kept/maitained, the concessions must have good movie offerings, and the extra-film-types (3D,4D, IMAX,etc.) must work when available. Theater: CinemaWest Beach Cities is a relatively new theater that has reopened the old Arclight theater that closed pre-pandemic. CinemaWest has done a great job revamping the space. The lobby is clean and open, the seats are comfortable recliners, and the screen projector quality is clear, and the sound is really crisp. Bathrooms were clean. Food: The concessions are still great with a good selection of snacks, popcorn, and sodas along with the incorporation of Pink's Hotdogs for hotdog and burger offerings. Service: The staff at the theater were friendly and efficient. read more

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This is my first time visiting the theater since it was called Arclight and changed the name. I was very impressed and so glad its still here. First we came in on New Year's Eve to watch the series finale of Stranger Things and it was amazing. The bar and everything is upscale, nice and clean. The food was really good and the staff were great. The seats, picture and sound was great! We had a great time and will definitely come back again. read more

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I have seen a few movies here and I really like it . Yesterday I saw zootopia 2 and I give the staff props for keeping the floor clean and most importantly dry for safety. I think this is my favorite local theater. read more

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Glad to see that a new theatre is located in this space, totally remodeled, super comfortable and reclining seats. Friendly staff, reasonable ticket prices, rewards program. $5.00 Tuesdays. Plenty of parking, away from the malls. Great choice if you want to spend some time watching a movie on the big screen read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Pinks chili cheese fries - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

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First time at CinemaWest Beach Cities on 12/30/25 and we had an awesome time! Celebrating my hubby's birthday, he really wanted to watch Avatar and what's the best way to watch an awesome movie than 4D Max! The seats move, there were water splashing, air blowing and so super interactive! We had so much fun! There is also Pink's inside which is cool. We ordered chili cheese dogs, hot dog with bacon, fries, onion rings, and chili cheese fries. Everything tasted great and the service we received was also great. The place was clean and modern. The bathroom was clean and smelled good. Kudos to the staff who keeps the place clean. Popcorn was fresh and tasty. It's not a cheap theater but for special occasion, this is a nice treat. Highly recommend! They are located in Manhattan Beach, free parking and nice area. read more

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First time coming here since Arclight closed and this was changed to Cinemawest. Really enjoyed the theater, it was clean, modern, and not too crowded. I watched Avatar in 3D and the seats were very comfortable. they had the reclining seats, so you could really get your best position. read more

This is a nice upgrade to Arclight. We went to see Sinners. It looked like they were still finishing up, as there were seats in the hallway leading to the movie theaters. Having a Pink's is a nice touch but it's pricey. I had the fries and loved them. Mostly everything is via technology but there are plenty of staff members available. We loved the seating and enjoyed the movie. read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - French Fries - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

You can't beat $6 movie tickets on Tuesdays and free parking! I love coming here for the discounted movie tickets, especially in this day and age when everything is so expensive. You can order tickets online or with their machines at the entrance of the theater. The seats are clean and comfy, recline fully, and have swivel trays for your food or other items. I can't speak for the food or concessions, but this is otherwise a great movie experience. read more

First time here on Saturday and I will definitely be back! This theater is clean, open and airy and the parking is easy in the attached lot. The staff are also so friendly and helpful. Also love that they have a bar/lounge area that serves food. I just ordered some fries, wine and also popcorn from concessions. My husband got a burger which he enjoyed. They also have the comfiest recliners and trays attached to each seat for your food and drinks. So happy we found this place...really reminds me of Arclight. read more

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Awesome theater. So glad they re-opened but seeing how empty it is all the time now I worry it won't be here for long. Already been then quite a bit and on a few occasions we have the theater to ourselves. We are going tonight to Mandalorian on release weekend and so far we were the only people when we got the ticket a couple of hours ago. Don't think this place lasts another year unfortunately. read more

Went to the 40th anniversary screening of Top Gun expecting a fun nostalgic event and it was a complete letdown. The entire reason we came was for the advertised popcorn helmet promotion. It was only the 4th day of the promo week and they already had none left. No merch at all. The theater was nearly empty too, which made it even more surprising. On top of that, the movie was being shown in the side-screen surround format (ScreenX style), which absolutely does not work for this film. The visuals were distracting and honestly hard to watch. We didn't even make it through the opening scenes before deciding to leave. After spending almost $90 on two tickets, popcorn, drinks, and a mediocre hot dog, this felt like a premium-priced experience with none of the premium experience delivered. Really disappointing because we were genuinely excited for this event. (Thank you for replying, but that was probably the last time I will attempt to see a movie in any movie theater. It's not worth the money. 40 bucks for a bad hotdog, large coke and popcorn. We walked out and I'll be watching from my home from here on out) read more

Caught an early matinee here and I had the whole theater to myself! Excellent customer service. I also enjoyed my overpriced pinks plain hot dog ! I understand the price though, as you are paying for convenience and it is a movie theater, so there is always an upcharge . As far as hotdogs go it's probably the best hot dog you could probably get in any movie theater. I also loved the new seats . I think they did a really good job with the remodel. I haven't been here in over a decade. I think the last movie I saw was no country for old men here almost 20 years ago. The new owners / company is doing a good job so far . Check it out . read more

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Comfortable movie theater where I saw Spider-Man latest movie 2026 August. Tuesday is discount day. Recliner seats and very clean. Large screen and Dolby Atmos and vision laser. Concessions stands were busy. Plenty of parking. read more

Nice and clean theater with plush roomy seats. You just won't really get any service here. This is a self checkin type theater and you show yourself to your seats. Zero interaction with staff but it would've been nice for someone to greet and ask if I needed help. There is overflow parking alongside the end of the theater so you don't need to park in the lot. read more

CinemaWest has been open since February and while it has some new features it has the old ambiance of super cool, great design and a truly unique experience to watch a movie. One thing in particular which has this place head and shoulders above the rest is its seating which are all recliners, complete with a table if you want service! The sound and vision of course was truly outstanding-- so happy that the real silver screen is back!! Additionally they have recreated their bar and seating experience as well as the food-- it's a perfect match. Well done Cinema West! read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Welcome screen - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

Im making this post after watching Spider-Man. I really enjoy this theater because of their seats. Only problem that has been consistent every time I've been here is it is very warm in the theater. I don't feel any kind of air no fans or ac. I've been here 9 times and always the same problem. I don't post yelp reviews ever but after sweating through Spider-Man I had to say something. Also for management, you guys should start delivering food to the theater. More people will order food instead of waiting by concessions and missing out on movie if they're late. read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - All the movies I've watched at this theater. - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

So many upgrades at the old Archlight. Pinks is the restaurant and you can go without seeing a movie. It also has a full bar. Totally renovated, the sound and seats are amazing. ScreenX is cool, like VR, best seats are middle back to get the full view. So far so good, welcome back to South Bay read more

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This is a great theater, but even for theater pricing, the concessions are pretty insane. a medium sprite was $10. we're talking about 20oz of soda. and a small popcorn was $11. i know that's how theaters make their money but come on now, that's just crazy lol. we'll just skip concessions entirely next time read more

My family's favorite theatre to experience amazing films!! There are so many types of theatres/screens to choose from, great snacks & drinks, and probably most of all the staff keep it fun, easy going yet professional. STEVEN particularly, is always the most kind, knowledgeable & resourceful person there. If there ever has been a moment where support is needed, he is always the one to come help resolve any hiccup. We also love that the theatres are kept at a good temp & we are never uncomfortably freezing like other theatres. Thanks so much!! read more

CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX & ScreenX - Michael film - Cinema Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I love this theater overall I really do but they truly need to put AC into their theaters. I've been to many movies and every time it is hot as can be in there & tonight was a new level, it was humid and hotter than outside. Had to bring a handheld fan with me to be able to stick through the movie. again this theater is perfect honestly in my opinion besides this issue which makes it hard to sit through and enjoy movies :/ read more