Rooftop Cinema Club San Diego | Outdoor Movies Under the Stars
Rooftop Cinema Club Little Italy
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101. A rooftop atop the Porto Vista Hotel in the heart of Little Italy, with downtown skyline and San Diego Bay views — a few blocks from the waterfront, surrounded by the neighbourhood's restaurants and cafés.
Upcoming San Diego Screenings
What to Expect at Rooftop Cinema Club San Diego
Doors open up to 60 minutes before the film, and that hour is part of the night: order from the craft bar — cocktails, California beer and seltzers, popcorn and snacks — find your seat, and play a lawn game while the sun drops toward the bay. Seating is first-come, first serve by type — a single Adirondack chair or a Loveseat for two.When the film starts, a pair of wireless headphones brings the soundtrack straight to you, so the street below never lands in the middle of a scene. Evenings cool off near the water once the sun is down, so a light layer doesn't hurt.
Date Night & Things to Do in San Diego
Looking for something to do in San Diego tonight, or planning a date night that isn't another dinner reservation? Book a Loveseat, get to the roof while the bar is quiet, and let the sunset over the bay do the work. It pairs easily — dinner first along India Street in Little Italy, then a film under the open sky with the skyline on one side and the water on the other. First date, anniversary, or a Friday with friends, the rooftop sets the tone so you don't have to.
Private Events & Buyouts in San Diego
The Little Italy rooftop doubles as a private event venue near the waterfront — book it for a film premiere, a brand launch, a company night, a milestone birthday, or a rooftop wedding. A full buyout includes the terrace, a custom film selection, full bar service, and an on-site team to run the evening end to end. Tell us the date and headcount, and we'll build the night around it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our San Diego Venue
The venue is in Little Italy, on the rooftop of the Porto Vista Hotel at 1835 Columbia Street — a few blocks up from the waterfront. (This is a relocation: Rooftop Cinema Club San Diego previously operated at the Embarcadero; Little Italy is the current home.)
Family matinées are open to all ages. Evening screenings are 16+ for cinema admission and 21+ for the bar, with a valid photo ID required.
Screenings run through light passing rain, and we hand out complimentary ponchos if it drizzles. If a storm or high winds force a cancellation, you'll get an email at least 60 minutes before showtime and an automatic ticket transfer credit.
Yes, outside food is permitted. Outside alcohol, and drinks are prohibited. The on-site bar and concessions cover cocktails, local beer, popcorn and snacks.