Palm Theatre
Palm Theatre
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Lena K
Fullerton, CA2,337 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We came to the Palm Theatre to see, “Biggest Little Farm,” a documentary of a young Southern California couple who want to create a “traditional” farm, using no pesticides. The theatre’s walls have painted murals of various actors, characters from movies, etc.
Written June 27, 2019
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ron m
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Mar 2018 • Couples
This theater shows great movies and documentaries year-round and is one of the permanent venues for the International Film Festival. They also sell $1 popcorn. Since we live in town we can walk there, but right across the street is a parking lot and the first hour is free.
Written March 17, 2018
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madcalifornia
Madera, CA100 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
While staying near San Luis Obispo we wanted to see the movie Darkest Hour. We saw it was at the Palm Theatre so we made the drive to SLO. We had been to the Palm before and enjoyed the 1950's feel that the Theatre has... where else can you still get a $1. bag of popcorn? However since we ate lunch before the show, by the time we got to the theatre, the line was around the corner of the building. We did make it inside, but we had to sit apart from each other as the show was a sell out.... my seat was in the first row and all the way against the wall. I had to turn my neck 90 degrees to see the screen. However, when we bought the ticket the box office person said they were full and if we did not like our seats we would get a ticket for another showing. Since we were in we stayed and watched the show (which was great!). It was still a good experience to see a good film in the Palm and we will go again in the future.
Written January 3, 2018
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BeachShackBoy
Seattle, WA13 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Back on the Central Coast again and in need of something out of the ordinary. We found it last night with a great movie at the Palm Theater. We get tired of forced fed "blockbuster" movies and the Palm in SLO regularly provides relief with their array of interesting movies. Not all of them grab our attention, so as with so much out there, we are selective to what we think we'll enjoy. Thank you for being there, Palm. Oh yeah, bring cash. That's all they accept.
Written October 26, 2016
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john b
San Luis Obispo, CA268 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The Palm is nice small set of 3 screens, with super friendly staff, great movies, and popcorn at the lowest prices I've ever seen in a theatre. The screening rooms have recently been re done and are clean and fresh!
Written May 16, 2016
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CharleySays
Atascadero, CA2,449 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
The Palm theatre is the go to place in San Luis Obispo for Indie films. This is the place that is all indie films. All Indie Films on All Screens. This is a solar powered theatre and they claim to be the first in the nation. We both love this place and come often for those indie treats! It is just around the corner from downtown, so dinner, a movie, and a stroll is a real no brainer!
Written July 27, 2015
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tumbleweed_travels
Amarillo, TX1,033 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
This movie theater shows "B" movies, foreign films and alternative cinema. I have never seen a bad movie here. On Mondays, it's $5 for any movie, all day. And get this- a small bag of popcorn is $1!!! I think the medium is $3 and the large $5. What's even better!? They use REAL butter, and they even have nutritional yeast as an optional topping! Everyone is very friendly and fast. It's a small place, with several screens in the historic Chinatown district. It's not some new, plush, swanky place. It's a great experience and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it! It also has 98 solar panels on the roof, which has made it the first movie theatre in the United States to become solar powered. How awesome is that?
Written July 7, 2015
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Judith S
Chefchaouen7 contributions
Nov 2018
This quaint and old-fashioned movie theatre is just the ticket for the best indie/foreign films/art movies in San Luis Obispo. They usually have three to four movies showing at one time, and all seats are good. It is family owned, smallish but very friendly staff and has several bathrooms (yeah for women!). The place is plastered with great vintage movie posters and the seats are comfortable. The prices are low, and they only take cash, but where can yo see a movie for under $10...at the Palm. It is the iconic movie theatre of San Luis Obispo!
Written November 7, 2018
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Oyamear
San Luis Obispo County, CA95 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Usually can find more "out of the main stream" type movies here. Three seperate theatres, which are on the smaller side, but the seats are quite comfortable and have cup holders.
Written June 24, 2017
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LoveGetAways70
Fresno, CA325 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We have been coming to SLO for years - and it was just on our most recent trip that we discovered this theatre! We will be back!
It is in the downtown area - parking can be a challenge sometimes.
It's cash only - so be prepared. All the staff are SOOOO pleasant and nice and helpful! One day everyone gets in for a reduced price - I don't remember which day - and they also have a senior rate. Prices are good any time!
They have several (3) theater auditoriums - all are small. We went a couple times while we were there.
We'll be back!
It is in the downtown area - parking can be a challenge sometimes.
It's cash only - so be prepared. All the staff are SOOOO pleasant and nice and helpful! One day everyone gets in for a reduced price - I don't remember which day - and they also have a senior rate. Prices are good any time!
They have several (3) theater auditoriums - all are small. We went a couple times while we were there.
We'll be back!
Written May 17, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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