- Sadly, just TWO operating drive-in movie theatres remain in Los Angeles County and only a handful survive in the surrounding counties. With the popularity of the indoor multiplex, the VCR, high land values on which the drive-ins sit on, and other factors, this piece of classic Americana may soon disappear altogether. The majority are long gone. Many are closed but still stand either vacant or in ...members.tripod.com/socaldriveins