This throwback to old Hollywood cinemas and glamor is a great place to see a film just like it was intended to be viewed, in a big theater with a large audience. Stanford Theatre with its neo-classical Greek/Assyrian architecture picks a classic film between the 1920s through the 1960s every week. The movie watching here becomes more of an event than your typical cinema experience.

With state-of-the-art sound and picture technology and showcasing all the best of independent and foreign flicks, The Aquarius Theater in Palo Alto is a perfect date night or outing with friends. Opened in 1985, this distinct cinema house is based in two houses which are linked underwater themed mural walls and decor. Don't forget to indulge in the yummy concessions!

CineArts at Palo Alto Square plays more than just your blockbuster hits. It also showcases some of the more rare indie flicks that can be hard to find in the South Bay. The seats are incredibly comfy and the prices are reasonable.