# Dive-In Theatres The Pearl Hotel San Diego By Dex Diego | Published 2008-03-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dive-in-theatre-the-pearl-hotel-san-diego References: [thepearlsd](http://www.thepearlsd.com) & [lwpgroup](http://www.lwpgroup.com) The Pearl Hotel in San Diego features the amazing "Dive-In Theatre," home to a free weekly "cinema social" combining eclectic film choices, food and drink and light conversation. Steeped in mid-century design, the Dive-In takes place at the hotel's [poolside lounge and theater located outdoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-edition). Films are projected onto a [10' x 13' foot projection screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens) with full sound, overlooking the hotel's vintage, [oyster-shaped swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-and-pearl). Guests are invited to enjoy a range of classics, blockbusters, foreign and independent features from The Pearl's private library. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Cinema:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique outdoor movie experiences, combining film, food, and socializing. - **Mid-century Design:** Growing demand for venues and businesses that embrace mid-century design aesthetics, offering a nostalgic and stylish experience. - **Curated Film Experiences:** Potential for businesses to curate film selections, catering to diverse tastes and offering a personalized cinematic experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate dive-in theaters as a unique and memorable guest attraction. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create pop-up outdoor cinema events, catering to different themes and locations. - **Film Exhibition:** Independent theaters and film festivals can adopt the concept of dive-in theaters to create immersive cinematic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Lake Front Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakehouse-hotel-and-resort.md) - [Film-Inspired Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-play-love-campaign.md) - [Pool-Ready Party Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-box1.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Hotel Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-package.md) - [Vintage Californian Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-june-malibu.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Experimental Film Motels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-borderlands-motel.md) - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md)