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LA drive-in theater costs just $14 and is the perfect fun date night

Nypost · · 335 words · By Kevin Barr
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LA drive-in theater costs just $14 and is the perfect fun date night Skip the $200 dinner reservation — this retro LA date night costs less than a fast-food combo.

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What happened

LA drive-in theater costs just $14 and is the perfect fun date night Skip the $200 dinner reservation — this retro LA date night costs less than a fast-food combo.

Why it matters

Paramount Drive-In Theatres offers movie lovers a throwback night out for just $14 a ticket, making it one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/paramount-drive-in-theatre-offers-14-ret…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “General admission costs $14 for guests ages 12 and older, while children 3-11 pay $7 and toddlers 2 and under get in free — a rare bargain in a region where movie tickets can easily top $20.”
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The claim provides specific pricing tiers ($14 for 12+, $7 for 3-11, free for 2 & under). While the evidence confirms the existence of pricing information in the context of the theater, no independent source corroborates this exact tiered pricing structure. The evidence is insufficient to confirm this specific pricing structure across multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Admission may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admission
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Admission to the Union is provided by the Admissions Clause of the United States Constitution in Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1, which authorizes the United States Congress to admit new states into t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admission_to_the_Union
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A state of the United States is one of the 50 constituent entities that shares its sovereignty with the federal government. Americans are citizens of both the federal republic and of the state in whic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_date_of…
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Claim 2: “Located in the city of Paramount — on Paramount Blvd near Rosecrans Ave — the old-school drive-in delivers vintage charm with modern upgrades, including two 75-foot outdoor screens, digital laser projection and FM radio sound that plays directly into your car speakers.”
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Multiple web search results consistently describe the location as Paramount Blvd near Rosecrans Ave in Paramount and detail the modern features, including two 75-foot screens, digital laser projection, and FM radio sound. This information is reported across different search snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paramount Pictures Corporation, commonly known as Paramount Pictures or simply Paramount, is an American film production and distribution company and the flagship namesake subsidiary of Paramount Skyd…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount_Pictures
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Randolph Scott (January 23, 1898 – March 2, 1987) was an American film actor, whose Hollywood career spanned from 1928 to 1962. As a leading man for all but the first three years of his cinemat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randolph_Scott
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American black comedy film noir directed by Billy Wilder and co-written by Wilder, Charles Brackett and D. M. Marshman Jr. It is named after a major street that runs throug…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Boulevard_(film)
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Claim 3: “According to its website, the venue prides itself on offering a “clean, safe, and friendly environment,” while maintaining traditional drive-in rules.”
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The claim quotes the venue's self-description: 'clean, safe, and friendly environment.' This specific phrasing is found in the web search results, but there are no independent news reports or Wikipedia entries confirming this statement; it appears to be the venue's own marketing language.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay ahead of safety risks and keep your workplace safe with audits and inspections! Powerful and configurable tools that enhance and streamline your existing processes. Types: Journey Management, Ris…
https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e86X4eu-TjuCfnZgltOG0QcjVUCUy…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hatchback, Headlights, Smoking and Parking Rules. Please be aware of our rules, we try to make everyones visit the best as possible everytime and keep all our guest safe.
https://coyotedrive-in.com/rules/
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web search NEUTRAL — Find all the answers for today’s New York Times crossword, including the answers to the "movie venue where patrons stay in the car" Crossword Clue.
https://wordfinder.yourdictionary.com/crosswords/new-york-ti…
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Claim 4: “Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, with box office opening about an hour before showtime.”
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Two out of three web search results regarding box office hours mention the box office opening one hour prior to the showtime or door time, indicating a common practice reported by multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — To pick up your tickets, bring valid photo ID of the person whose name is on the order. Will call tickets may not be picked up prior to night of show. The Showbox's Box Office opens at scheduled door …
https://www.showboxpresents.com/plan-your-visit/frequently-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Box Office is only open on event days and will open one hour prior to the event's scheduled door time. An event's door time can be found on the event detail page here.
https://www.statefarmarena.com/events/ticket-faqs
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to Patron Services, home to the ArtsKSU Box Office! On the day of your event, the Box Office at your performance location will open one hour before show time. Please note: the Box Office close…
https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/arts/box-of…
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Claim 5: “Paramount Drive-In Theatres offers movie lovers a throwback night out for just $14 a ticket, making it one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County.”
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The claim specifies a price of '$14' and positions it as 'one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County.' While web search results mention Paramount Drive-In Theatres and its features, none of the provided evidence explicitly confirms the current ticket price of $14 or definitively ranks it as one of the cheapest date ideas in the entire county. The pricing information appears specific to the claim's context and is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of important sites of interest in and around the city of Los Angeles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paramount Pictures Corporation, commonly known as Paramount Pictures or simply Paramount, is an American film production and distribution company and the flagship namesake subsidiary of Paramount Skyd…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount_Pictures
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paramount Skydance Corporation (doing business as Paramount) is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. The company’s primary corporate headquarters is located at the Para…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount_Skydance
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.