Paulo - Costa Mesa, CA - Vintage Drive-In Movie Theater - Unisex Sweatshirt Size:4XL A curved gold chain graphic

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The establishment was part of the broader Polynesian pop culture movement that swept across America following World War II

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The venue became a must-visit destination for both hotel guests and locals seeking an exotic escape

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Paulo - Costa Mesa, CA - Vintage Drive-In Movie Theater - Unisex Sweatshirt Size:4XL A curved gold chain graphicThe Paulo Drive In Theatre in Costa Mesa, California, opened on July 8, 1949, with a massive 4060 foot screen and space for about 800 cars, making it the third drive in in Orange County and a favorite open air movie spot for postwar families. Operated first by Ward Theatres, then briefly as Cabart and later by Pacific Theatres, it entertained guests under the stars until its final double feature of Flesh Gordon and The Cheerleaders in February 1976,