Went to see Spider-Man in Screen 4 for the 4:15 PM showing and was unfortunately pretty…read moredisappointed with the experience. We were seated in the furthest back row, directly near the projection window, which was open during the movie. I'm not sure if that's standard, but throughout the film there was a constant noise coming from inside the projection room. It sounded like someone had a sports game or something similar playing on a speaker. Because we were sitting so close to the projection room, we could hear it throughout the movie and it was extremely distracting. It definitely took away from the experience, especially when you're paying to enjoy a movie in a theater where you expect the auditorium to be quiet aside from the film itself. I'm hoping this can be looked into so it doesn't happen during future showings.

I want to start by saying the staff is lovely! That is the only reason why I am giving 2 stars... I…read moreused to work here waaaay back in the day and boy, do I have stories but I will not disclose them here. I will however say, back in 2006 when I was working here, the chairs are THE SAME ((fabric and all)) and now, they are covered with filth such as soda, food... and who knows what else. I threw my clothing away after my final try with the theater unfortunately. I was hoping with what money they get, they would keep the theater clean. That was my job, I cleaned and made sure there was no trash, spills or anything that was disgusting. I wish I could write good things, like how much the DDR games brought in EVERYDAY. I remember having to empty it at least 3 times during my 7 hour shift. But they got tired of people going in to just play the games, so they got rid of them. How does that make sense?? But no, I will drive to Oxnard despite it being a long drive and costing extra money. :/ I know they could do better but sadly, they aren't and it seems like they won't change it. I wonder how long it will last in this crazy world.

This is NOT a cinema and draft house. It's a regular movie theatre. Period. Regular movie seats…read more Typical concessions and food. Not as advertised at all.

Now that the world is opening up again it's nice to have THC&PH for some quality movie viewing. And…read moreeven better with their selections of beer and wine, soft drinks, fresh popcorn, and sweets for everyone. Updated stadium seating is very comfortable, and their new sound system is top notch. Their staff makes sure it's a very pleasurable experience. Special shout out to Khamla and Sandra for taking such good care of us all. Located amongst the many auto dealerships, and right next door to The Natural Cafe.

This is a wonderful little theatre to see movies. I was surprised by the comfort of the seats and i…read moreappreciate being able to reserve seats beforehand. The bathrooms are small and there are few staff so the line to get food and get in can get long. Overall, you come to watch a movie and you do that with a comfortable seat of your choosing.

Ah yes . . . if those walls could talk…read more I haven't been to the Fairview Theater since my "Dos Pueblos High School days," when this theater was THE hot-spot for our years of "first dates," popcorn fights, and all those growing pains. And also with crazy memories of seeing Jaws and Rocky Horror Picture Show right there during their premiere days. And now, after at least 40 years, there we were in the fifth row, watching Licorice Pizza (fabulous movie, a must-see before awards season). Staff was very pleasant and helpful, popcorn, sweets and soda were spot-on, and the seating area was clean and ready for us.

We are in town for a lacrosse tournament and my daughter and I decided to go to a movie. We picked…read morethis theater because it was within walking distance of our hotel. Unfortunately, as the lights dimmed and the excitement was about to begin...the theater suddenly went dark and the emergency lights kicked on. The staff immediately reassured us that we were safe and that there was a power interruption and that things would be running shortly. Sadly, minutes ticked by and the staff came back to let us know the outage was affecting a large part of the area and offered vouchers. I was in a pickle. I purchased my tickets through Fandango, we were leaving town the next day and their site refuses refunds or credits after the movie start time...no exceptions (I should review them...boooo). We hung back for a few minutes while the staff dealt with safely walking all the customers out and I spoke with Elias who is the GM. He was extremely polite and apologetic. He too understood that working with Fandango was problematic and he offered to take my information and see if he, or the corporate office of the theater, could help. I left my information with hope, but no great expectations. Well today I got my socks blown off! I received an email from Elias and he is working with Fandango. He just needs my confirmation information from them to try and facilitate a refund. At this point, the ball is in Fandango's court! I am so impressed with Elias and the staff of Metro 4 Theatre in Santa Barbara. In this age of digital processing and service by text it was so refreshing to deal with a professional who cared about the company, the job and the customer. Speaking to someone who was willing to go the extra mile was such a wonderful experience. I am so thankful to Elias and his team and would recommend this little theater to anyone in the area. I am happy to give 5 starts on service alone!!!!!!!!!!

Watched insidious Friday, AC felt like it wasn't on at all. as the movie went on I began to get…read moreitchy and now I have bites on my legs. Does anyone know if this theatre may have beg bugs or something?

Came here for a free watch party for the World Cup. Love the idea! It was very family friendly. The…read morescreen obviously is huge and so great to watch the game on. Full concessions and bar was open. We ate dinner around the corner at the Santa Barbara public house then walked over for the game. Such a unique experience to watch the game in a historical theater setting with other football fans

You have read enough about live performances in this space. I am sorry to say it also sucks as a…read moremovie theater. It smells. Like somebody else's storage unit. The stage curtains can no longer be fully retracted for a widescreen movie. Super Mario Galaxy, of all things, had about 3 feet on each side projected onto the curtains. Abandoning the beautiful entryway and its kiosk is unforgiveable. Instead you are to buy your tickets in the box office, which bears no resemblance to the rest of the building. It looks like a pop-up version of the office at your middle school. It's beautiful inside, and the unpleasant smell is faint enough you'll forget it once your popcorn and red licorice ick int. But be sure you sit in the front 10 to 20 rows if you want to actually feel you are watching a projected film on a big screen. My negativity is here to apply what small share of pressure I can contribute to what should be one of Santa Barbara's iconic landmarks. The theater is worth visiting anyway. On a certain level it is wonderful. But boy does it need a lot of work.

My first ever drive-in experience & I'm a convert. Loved it! Super fun, completely novel…read more We bought our tickets for the show & headed on in. $17 for two of us. It's laid out with dirt mounds so you can pull up on the mound & have the hood raised up a bit to see over cars in front of you. We went for the 9:30 showing - it was dark. They have trash cans placed between parking spaces so you can easily dispose of your trash afterwards. We walked over to the snack bar to get some mouth watering treats and left super psyched with their popcorn. It was fresh, hot and delicious. Yum! The movie, Venom, was awesome & the whole experience was fun. A lot of people had air mattresses in the back of their pickups or brought out folding chairs to enjoy the flick. If you've never been to a drive in movie theater I really recommend it. It's campy & a throwback experience.

Nice option for cheaper movie experience in the comfort of your car. Sound is OK since it's…read moretransmitted to your radio. Video is OK since projector and screen are not latest and greatest. One problem I have with the theater is they show kids movies at 11PM and rates R movies go first around 8PM, which is when you would want to take your kids. Not a great movie schedule for families with little kids.

Always good films, theatre's always clean, staff are extremely friendly. Plus you can't beat the $6…read moreTuesdays!

This is not up to code. No excuses. Please figure this out. We went in on a Tuesday. Theater was…read moreclean but this area should have been kept better.

The snacks and seats that lay back! Some dude sat next to me when i was trying to have alone…read moretime... that's my only complaint.

Good theater with big seats. Solid experience for regular matinee viewings. Unfortunately I've had…read moreseveral bad experiences with their one night specialty showings. They left the lights on during the first 30 minutes of Episode III. I went and saw that stupid Megalopolis movie opening day and no one from the staff asked Adam Driver the question out loud at that one part. My poor heart can't take that kind of disappointment again. My go to matinee theater though!

Positive experience. Clean seating area and bathrooms. Polite mature audience (no one looking at…read moretheir phones or talking through the film). Free ample parking. Reasonable prices. Recommended. Will return next time I'm in the area. No concerns.

(Attended 07/24/25 TH @ 2:00pm and once before): This theatre was more inland than along any…read moreriviera! I returned from an overnight getaway in nearby Solvang when I decided to catch a film at the SBIFF Riviera Theatre. I became aware of the theatre during the recent Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), and thought this stop would be a nice relaxing break before I got back to L.A.. Originally, the theatre was an auditorium building designed by architect Alfred Eichler in 1926 as part of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Mesa Campus. It opened as the Riviera Theatre on May 12, 1964 with Ludmla Tcherna in "The Lovers of Teruel". ​​In June 2016, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival entered a new era with the acquisition of this beloved theatre. After a $5 million dollar capital campaign and renovation, the theatre was now SBIFF's new state-of-the-art, 360+ seat capacity, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day. The theatre was now an irreplaceable resource for the community and a representation of Santa Barbara's rich history. Would this theatre be on my radar the next time I was in the area!? PURCHASE Ticket - General Admission ($12.50): I watched the international film, "Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight" https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=229mdFVeyJEvIkH3f7ecUA because this was the only option, which surprisingly held my interest throughout. This seemed to be a bargain as I felt standard non-matinee promotion prices were upwards of $15.00 or more... but I could be wrong. Tejava The Unsweetened Tea Peach Black Tea 16.9floz Bottle ($5.50): I wasn't in the mood for beer or soda, so this was the next best healthier option - not bad. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=cR_MOZMMlHwt90VdThv5ig Large Buttered Popcorn ($8.25): Fluffy and buttery, this was one of life's simple pleasures. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=tpiIOBQsf4ta4Dm70IUWgw SERVICE From the onsite ticket purchase to the concessions, everything was a breeze - thank you! PARKING (FREE): They had their own multi-tiered spacious private lot - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An older exterior with the ticket window https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=-hLfv9vvbxacXONMzZ4nhQ just outside the entrance door, you entered into an open lobby area with a small concession stand https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=6ooIHZ51UkHBLRthQhNUxA to your left and the restrooms on your right, respectively, before you entered https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=ME05hVwbTLw7z7vXOVbzPA into the single-screen theatre. Enter a cleaner https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=0m-xsOpcXOJktGs1-iI18A more glamorous modern cinema ambience, with larger, plush seats, equipped with the all-important cup holders. Most importantly, the theater was rigged with a stunning new projector and sound system comprising a Dolby Vision laser projector and the expansively spatial Dolby Atmos audio system, which took the output from four to some 50 speakers around the room. The Riviera was now one of only 26 theaters in the U.S. with such technology and the only nonprofit so equipped in the country and possibly the world. Natural lighting only existed in the lobby through the doors/windows while the electric house and stage lighting filled in the rest. There weren't any monitors or background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=s-VR-koXfa89fAeeUxHdSg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a fun afternoon at The SBIFF Riviera Theatre and would definitely return the next time I was in the area if not during the next film festival. I loved the old-time appeal, and of course the surrounding area was beautiful. I loved everything about the theatre itself, the concession drinks (no alcohol) https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=tSCzN1yDJCO-1MC-k9L7qg and food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=FY8rbodociQn9r0jnImGvg prices seemed very reasonable, and the service was straightforward. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $26.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS