It’s finally time to mark your calendar with all of the best outdoor movie screenings in L.A. From rooftops to lake boats to cemeteries to the majestic Hollywood Bowl… This city has the greatest outdoor venues for reveling in the magic of cinema. Pack your favorite snacks, grab your coziest blankets and round up the crew for the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles.
1. Street Food Cinema
Street Food Cinema is back for its 12th year of bringing Hollywood classics to idyllic outdoor locations throughout the city including The Autry Museum, LA Arboretum or Griffith Park Carousel.
You’re free to picnic with your own snacks, but per its name, you can expect delicious eats from some of the city’s best food trucks at every event including Angelenos’ Wood Fired Pizza, Daddy Ji, Flamin Hot Chicken and District Burger, among others. To spice things up even more, you can enjoy live music performances before the sun sets and the screening begins. Snag your tickets below to one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles.
Street Food Cinema 2025 schedule
🍿 May 10 – 8 p.m. | Wicked at The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
🍿 May 17 – 8 p.m. | Anora at The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
🍿 May 24 – 8 p.m. | 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton Night) at The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
🍿 May 25 – 8 p.m. | The Royal Tenenbaums at The Equestrian Center, Burbank
🍿 May 31 – 8 p.m. | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Pride Month Kickoff) at Los Angeles State Historic Park, DTLA
🍿 June 7 – 8 p.m. | The Goonies (40th Anniversary) at The Equestrian Center, Burbank
🍿 June 14 – 8 p.m. | A Goofy Movie (30th Anniversary) at The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
🍿 June 28 – 8 p.m. | Sonic the Hedgehog at The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
2. Rooftop Cinema Club
Catch your favorite film with a side of stunning skyline views at Rooftop Cinema Club. Perfect for date night or a night out with the fam, you can find these outdoor screenings hosted in DTLA, the Arts District and El Segundo.
What makes this palce one of Los Angeles outdoor movie screenings? Contrary to other screenings where the sound can be difficult to hear, Rooftop Cinema Club uses state-of-the-art wireless headphones so you can sit back and relax without missing half the dialogue due to deafening choppers overhead. Each venue is complete with a full bar and food, so you can take the dinner and a movie experience to soaring new heights.
📍 Location: 888 S Olive St 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Rooftop Cinema Club 2025 schedule
🍿 March 14 – 7:30 p.m | 13 Going on 30
🍿 March 14 – 10 p.m | 50 First Dates
🍿 March 15 -10 p.m | Love Jones
🍿 March 16 – 7:30 p.m | La La Land
🍿 March 16 – 10:30 p.m | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
🍿 March 17 – 7:35 p.m. | Twilight
🍿 March 18 – 7:35 p.m. | The Proposal
🍿 March 19 – 7:35 p.m. | Clueless
🍿 March 19 – 10 p.m. | Brown Sugar
🍿 March 20 – 7:35 p.m. | The Parent Trap
🍿 March 20 – 10 p.m. | The Substance
🍿 March 21 7:40 p.m. | Wicked
🍿 March 21 – 11:15 p.m. | Friday
🍿 March 22 – 7:40 p.m. | The Photograph
🍿 March 22 – 10:15 p.m. | La La Land
🍿 March 23 – 7:40 | Pretty Woman
🍿 March 23 – 10:25 p.m. | Poetic Justice
🍿 March 24 – 7:40 p.m. | Mamma Mia!
🍿 March 25 – 7:40 | White Chicks
🍿 March 26 – 7:45 | American Psycho
🍿 March 26 – 10:15 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show
🍿 March 27 – 7:45 | Anatomy of a Love Triangle: Grey’s Anatomy Mini-Marathon
🍿 March 27 – 10:15 | Anatomy of a Love Triangle: Grey’s Anatomy Mini-Marathon
🍿 March 28 – 7:45 | The Notebook
🍿 March 28 – 10:35 | Queen and Slim
🍿 March 29 – 7:45 | Lady Bird
🍿 March 30 – 7:45 | La La Land
🍿 March 30 – 10:40 | Scream 2
🍿 March 31 – 7:50 | Interstellar
3. Montalban Summer Movie Series
Get lost in your favorite Hollywood films in the heart of Hollywood itself this summer. The Montalban Summer Movie Series is another rooftop venue that provides personal headphones and seating for an extra comfy movie night.
📍 Location: 1615 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
Montalban Summer Movie Series 2025 schedule
🍿 April 26 – 8 p.m. | Grease
🍿 May 3 – 8 p.m. | Purple Rain
🍿 May 10 – 8 p.m. | Sunset Boulevard
🍿 May 24 – 8 p.m. | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
🍿 June 7 – 8 p.m. | Casablanca
🍿 June 14 – 8 p.m. | Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
🍿 June 28 – 8 p.m. | The Notebook
4. The Hollywood Rossevelt
Tropicana Movie Nights is back at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt! Enjoy screenings by the renowned David Hockney pool, showcasing films shot in LA. Doors open at 7pm, with the movie kicking off at 8:30pm. Indulge in delicious food and drinks available for order at the bar, delivered straight to your table. Plus, dress up according to the movie theme, tag @thehollywoodroosevelt on Instagram, and receive a complimentary cocktail or concession candy at the bar.
📍 Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028
The Hollywood Rossevelt 2025 schedule
🍿 April 3 – 7 p.m. | Scarface
🍿 April 10 – 7 p.m. | Jerry Maguire
🍿 April 17 – 7 p.m. | Sideways
🍿 April 24 – 7 p.m. | Forrest Gump
5. Cinespia
Founded in 2002, Cinespia brings movie magic to life in some of the most iconic venues across the city, most notably The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Consider this one of the more traditional, DIY outdoor movie screenings. There’s no seating provided, so come equipped with your best picnic blankets, pillows and low chairs (high chairs aren’t permitted). There is some food sold on site, but the best move is to pack your own picnic (or go all out and bring a mini BBQ). Stay tuned for the 2025 schedule!
6. Hollywood Bowl
Experience the absolute magic of the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing some of the greatest movie scores live as you watch the film on a mega screen at the Hollywood Bowl. These immersive outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles, make for some of the dreamiest summer nights in the city, with each film coming to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Once the 2025 schedule is published, -be sure to snag tickets early as these popular nights are quick to sell out!
📍 Location: 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
7. Cinemalibu
Cinemalibu is an outdoor movie series held at Malibu Bluffs Park on the third Saturday of June, July, and August. While the 2025 schedule isn’t available yet, it will be released soon! Pre-movie activities—such as giveaways, D’Amore’s Pizza Truck, and Apollo’s Espresso and Shave Ice—kick off about an hour before sunset, with screenings starting at sunset. Seating isn’t provided, so be sure to bring chairs, blankets, pillows, and snacks for a cozy evening.
📍 Location: 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, 90265
8. Dive-In Movies at The Garland
Escape the chaos of the city at The Garland, a warm and retro hotel situated in North Hollywood that hosts movie nights by the pool every Wednesday through Saturday. While they haven’t announced their film line-up just yet, this quiet and cozy venue is the perfect place to sit back, relax and revel in a good Hollywood classic, and by far one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles
📍 Location: 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602
🍿 Weekly, every day 6 to 9 p.m. Check website for schedule and tickets.
9. Outdoor Movie Night at Jamaica Bay Inn
Wrap up the weekend with a beachside movie night at Marina del Rey’s Jamaica Bay Inn. Hosted every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. on the beachfront lawn, this boutique hotel screens classics from the ’90s and early 2000s completely free of charge. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy drinks specials and food available for purchase from the hotel. Stay tuned for the upcoming 2025 schedule!
📍 Location: 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
10. Movies Under the Stars (One Colorado)
In Old Pasadena, this venue is hosting a free outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to come a bit early to snag a comfortable seat. There’s also premier seating available for guests that show a receipt for a minimum purchase of $50 (per person) from any One Colorado restaurant or shop.
📍 Location: 41 Hugus Aly, Pasadena, CA 91103
11. Movies On The Roof at Westfield Fashion Square
This alfresco movie screening experience offers plush bean bag chairs or deep-seated Adirondack chairs for comfortable seating, along with state-of-the-art projection and sound. While the 2025 schedule isn’t out yet, it’s coming soon! Enjoy stunning valley views from the rooftop of the Westfield Fashion Square parking deck.
📍 Location: 14006 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA
12. The Screen at Century Park
For those nearby Century City, Century Park has launched their own outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles, called The Screen at Century Park hosted right on their lush, green lawn. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, comfy cushions and picnic goodies, although there will be snacks for purchase on-site. Screenings will begin at 7:30 pm depending on sunset. Stay tuned for the 2025 schedule!
📍 Location: 2049 Century Park E, Los Angeles, CA 90067
13. Melrose Rooftop Theatre
Similar to Rooftop Cinema Club, the Melrose Rooftop Theatre located on the roof of E.P. & L.P. in West Hollywood, provides personal headphones, along with extra comfy beanbag chairs. If you’re looking for dinner and a show, they offer a special package that includes dinner at E.P. & L.P. downstairs before heading to the rooftop for the screening.
They also offer date night packages that include snacks and a bottle of bubbly to be enjoyed while watching the film, which makes this place one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles. The 2025 schedule is coming up!
📍 Location: 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
14. Watch at Water Garden
Bring the whole family for a night of fun at Water Garden in Santa Monica, a 17-acre campus with eight office buildings centered around a beautiful lake and lush gardens. This summer they’re hosting screenings on the main lawn starting at 8 p.m. depending on the time of the sunset. The movie night is completely free event and open to the public… 2025 schedule will be announced soon.
📍 Location: 1620 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
15. Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Breathe in the balmy ocean breeze at Moonlight Movies on the Beach, a free series that takes place at Granada Beach and Long Beach City College from June to August. These family-friendly screenings are completely DIY — bring all your best beach gear and stake your territory early to be sure to get a good spot. The 2025 schedule is about to drop!
📍 Locations:
- 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
- 1924-1934 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
16. City of Inglewood Movies in the Park
Although the films have yet to be released for the City of Inglewood’s annual Movies in the Park series, be sure to keep your eyes out for the forthcoming announcement. Held at three different parks in the neighborhood, these screenings are completely free and always family-friendly. Keep checking back for updates on the 2025 schedule!
17. Boat Cinema at Castaic Lake
You’ve heard of drive-ins and dive-ins, but now Castaic Lake is bringing “float-ins” to add to your summer plans. Just about an hour out from Los Angeles, The Boat Cinema screens cult classics on the shore while visitors can rent mini boats to experience the film from the water. Come early for Captain’s Cocktail Hour starting at 5 p.m. before the screening begins shortly after sundown. You can bring your own food and drinks (with a $30 corking fee) or hail down the snack boat that’ll deliver movie snacks, artisanal pizzas and charcuterie boards right to you. The 2025 schedule is just around the corner!
📍 Location: 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA, USA
18. Check out these drive-in theaters
When it comes to outdoor movies, nothing offers more freedom than your own car. If you want to combine the pleasure of a scenic drive with catching a movie—whether it’s a classic or the latest release—you can simply head to one of the many drive-in theaters still scattered around Los Angeles for an unforgettable screening right after the sun sets.
Edited by Sofía Delpueche.