Palm Theatre
| Related: | downtown centre cinemas |
| Related: | hampton bays movie theater |
| Related: | yakima cinema |
| Address: | 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 805-541-5161 |
| Site: | thepalmtheatre.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
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Mary Lopez
This is my favorite theater for many reasons. First and most importantly, the movies they show are not mainstream. They are either foreign, indie, documentaries, or animation of a different variety. Also, it is solar powered and there is just this really cool feel about the place. To top it off, the popcorn, candy and sodas are very cheap. Just dont forget to bring cash because they dont take credit cards. Somehow, that just adds to the cool and unique vibe of this place.
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Charles Carlin
The Palm Theater is the GO TO place for Indie films in San Luis Obispo. A little old, and a bit worn in places, but still a great place for the films one might not have access to otherwise. Consider that the place is solar powered - wow - and a big supporter of the Annual film Festival - a big plus - I feel our town is lucky to have such a fine theatre. with the parking structure across the street, this is such an easy choice.
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BL Raine
It may not get the recognition that the Freemont theater does (as a landmark in SLO) but the Palm Theater is a treasure in its own right. Monday movie nights are a must, and if youre looking for something more cerebral and less idiotic in your film choices (read: Jackass fans will find nothing here) this is the place. How they can bring such a wealth of movies into that little theatre escapes me. Im just grateful they do!
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jeff gatlin
The Palm is simply wonderful. Yes, the screens arent the big crazy ones you see nowadays, but you dont need that to enjoy a good movie. And the movies are really good. On any given week if you comoare reviews of Palm movies vs. The big downtown theater, Palm has undeniably MUCH better rated films. Add that tickets are half as much and concessions are more than reasonable, and you have enough reasons to go.
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Don Wilson
This is the only "art house" movie theatre in the county, offering more challenging US and foreign films with more substance than the general release "comic book" hero and animated offerings. It is small but offers multiple screens, less expensive ticekts and "movie food" fare and senior discounts. It also periodically hosts movie festivals and special showings. Well worth a visit.
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Private User
Cozy theatre for alternate, independent shows. Often a filled with aging hipsters (liberal types), their popcorn is a small bag and their buyer is literally a melted stick of the real stuff. Very affordable, small portion snacks and drinks. 100% solar powered. Im not an aging booster and always have enjoyed my experiences here.
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Russell Kwong
Everybody knows the Palm Theatre has the freshest pop corn in town. What they dont know is they also have exceptional ice. Never will your frigid beverage be tainted with low quality ice at the Palm theatre. I practically go to the Palm just for those perfectly angular cubes. What a treat. Wow.
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Nick Pullano
Cash only which is a huge pain. The theater is super basic but they usually have interesting movies. I would come more regularly if their website was more useful and I could pay with a credit card.
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Jeff Andrews
Love this theater. Kind staff, well-priced tickets, and more importantly the food and drinks are not overpriced! Small popcorn is $1. Seats are soft, although the backs are short.
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Toni Bouman
A gem of a theatre where you can watch quality independent films that wont make it to the big box movie screens. A wonderful place for true film lovers!
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Zan Shin
The Palm Theater is a corner stone of art in San Luis Obispo, bringing great films, from a variety of genres, to descriminating audiences for decades.
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Peter Romwall
Friendly staff, reasonable prices, inexpensive concessions, great indie films. Not too many car chases, explosions and automatic weapon gun battles.
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Meghan Trask
Cash only! People always seem to forget. This place is cosy and the popcorn is delicious! Great prices for a great movie selection!
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Richard Beauchamp
A quaint venue showing independent films. Concession prices are very reasonable. Seating was comfortable and employees were kind.
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Eugene Ghiglia
Perfect little theater. Old time prices, great popcorn, clean, cozy. Across from city parking structure. We like it… a favorite.
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Emily Rosten
The best movie theatre ever! Wonderful staff, excellent atmosphere, popcorn and a movie $9.00- $7.00 if your a senior.
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Allen Thompson
This is a very clean and efficiently run small theater (3 screens). Features an eclectic mix. Always well done.
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Anahata Kia Wind
One of the sweetest spots on Slo. Good indie films, cool employees, and affordable prices for popcorn and tea!
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Renee Sante
The best little art cinema in the west! Solar powered and you can get popcorn for $1. Always good flicks.
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The Cakestress Lizzie Nagel
The Palm is as fabulous as the unique films they screen. Its one of my favorite places in all of slo
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David Keenan
Great movie selection, nice seating, and a very civilized audience. Makes you want to move to SLO.
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Ron Tilley
I would always rather see anything at the Palm over a blockbuster anywhere else. Love the Palm.
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Barry Rands
Great indy movies that dont always get to the chain theaters. Cheap seats and cheap popcorn!
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Nick Verbos
Great indie films and super cheap concessions. They use real melted butter on their popcorn!
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Kacey Hadick
Great little theatre in the heart of SLO. Shows a great variety of films for a good price.
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Brad Hampton
Cozy, friendly theater. Seats are a bit uncomfortable, but its still my favorite in town.
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Emily Chang
I felt like I was part of a live studio audience. And $1.00 popcorn keeps my wallet fat.
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Greg Webster
This is an indy theater.Best movie theater in town though, and they run it on solar.
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Chris Duncan
An old, small movie theater with unique shows...not your big corporate movie theater
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Aprill Murphy
Cozy theater and a wonderful place for the offbeat movies, a wonderful gem in slo
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Michael Baird
Great artsy films low admission. Older structure and seating. Funky setting.
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Bill Leys
The best movie house in town and its run on solar power! Art films and more.
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Lynette Tornatzky
Soulful place to enjoy films with the best, hands down, popcorn with butter!
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Franz J. Kurfess
Great independent theatre, with very good popcorn at decent prices.
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bryan wunsch
Quirky theatre that always shows independent movies.tbat are good.
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idoru
Pleasant small place for limited run shows, only accepts cash.
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Tk K
The local art house theater, bring cash, they dont take cards.
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Captain Donna Wright
Small and friendly with great film choices. And affordable!
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James Walker
They always show interesting films and the food is cheap!
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Ronald Garcia
Small, cozy, solar powered with non-mainstream movies.
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Sunni Mullinax
Best films in SLO County. Love, love, love the Palm.
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zapzap88
Decent overall experience, I like how its underground.
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Franz Kurfess
Monday night is a bargain, all movies are $5.
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Roger Williams
Excellent venue for indie and foreign movies
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Nathan Heston
Great little theater with better movies
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Christine Rose
Best choice of movies! Cheap popcorn!
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Jen McClellan
The place in SLO to go for indie films
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Daniella Michelle Lozano
Great atmosphere and great movies.
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Chrys Barnes
Great movies. Not the usual stuff.
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Byron Gable
Very rewarding in todays venue $$
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Michael Phillips
Good movies, popcorn,good price.
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Jeff Hellman
Best movies out there, always
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Jordan Y
Tiny theater, lots of fun
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dooblr
These are the good guys!
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Denise Long
european movies n stuff
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A Private User
great for indy films
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Lori M
Love this place!
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Kenneth Maynard
Great selections
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Nick Hobgood
Funky but good
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TRISTAN SAGGESE
Great spot!
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