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Discover the Edwards Theater Southern california locations! Updated June 6, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Southern California Movie Theaters, Overview :: AMC Theaters :: Cinemark/Century :: Digital Theaters :: Discount Theaters :: Edwards Theaters/Los Angeles :: Edwards Theaters/Orange County :: Edwards Theaters/other SoCal :: IMAX Theaters :: Krikorian Theaters :: Mann Theaters :: Pacific Theaters :: Regal Theaters :: Grauman's Chinese Theater :: El Capitan Theater :: Pantages Theater Edwards Theaters Orange CountyThe cinemas for which locals feel "the warm fuzzies"
During the heyday of the giant, one-screen movie palaces, Orange County was still largely a land of ranches and orange groves. Theaters oozing glitz and glamour? That was strictly a "Hollywood thing."
As beautiful housing tracts began filling Orange County, the demand for movie theaters in the area grew. A number of smaller theaters were built to accommodate the film-going residents. But, as far as Southern California cinema history goes, it was James Edwards II who really "put Orange County on the map," as the saying goes. 1969 was the year---in the midst of an era when nay-sayers were predicting the fall of the entire movie industry (because the switch from black & white to modern color television programming had revolutionized the entertainment world; viewers could now enjoy at home what they used to need theaters to see.) Attendance at the former movie palaces was waning. Many of the fabled landmarks were falling into disrepair or having their grandeur "modernized," turning them into bland shadows of their original glory. The move towards building small mall-plex theaters was on the rise, and with good reason: at least by offering more film choices in smaller auditoriums, theater-owners could keep seats filled and continue to make a living. Nevertheless, 1969 was ALSO the year that Mr. Edwards built the Grand Dame of OC movie theaters, the Edwards Big Newport in Newport Beach. Designed with the splendor of theaters' Golden Years in mind, the Edwards Big Newport had a giant-sized auditorium seating 1000+ patrons. The screen itself was huge---a whopping 40 x 80 feet. The Big Newport quickly became THE place in Orange County to catch a movie on its opening night. (The tradition continues...and has even evolved. Edwards Big Newport Theater is now also THE place in Orange County to camp out before important film debuts...with fans often in costume---as they were before the Star Wars films and the 2006 Pirates of the Caribbean installment.) The Edwards Big Newport also became the flagship theater of this chain...and Mr. Edwards himself worked in offices here! (Talk about enthusiasm---he stayed on-the-job here until 90 years of age! He literally kept going until he went on to greater adventures in the next life.) The Edwards cinema chain continued to grow, giving patrons places to enjoy their favorite flicks, as well as build happy memories. Edwards Theaters pioneered stadium-style seating in Orange County, opening the Irvine Spectrum Center theaters with several of the "new" type auditoriums back in the mid-90's. As we all know, stadium seating went on to become the industry standard. After the Spectrum cinemas, Edwards went on to build the popular Metro Pointe Theaters with every auditorium containing stadium seating. Today, newer Edwards Theater are a plush affair, with not only stadium seating but also digital sound, grandiose lobbies, and large restrooms. The Regal Theater chain bought the Edwards cinemas several years back, but has maintained the Edwards name that Orange County movie-goers love so well. Edwards Theaters in CaliforniaThere are so many Edwards Theaters in California that it takes several pages to cover them all!1.) On this page, you'll find a listing of the Orange County Edwards Theater locations 2.) If you're looking for Edwards Cinemas in LA, head to the "Edwards Theaters/Los Angeles County" page of this website. 3.) If you're looking for San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura County Edwards locations, please visit the Southern California Edwards Cinemas" page of this website. Edwards Theaters Orange County locations
Edwards Aliso Viejo 20 Stadium Cinemas, address, 26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. The Edwards Aliso Viejo theater's phone number is 800-326-3264, express code 116. (This is a recorded info line which lists movies currently playing and their schedule of showtimes. After dialing the main number, key in the express code when the voice starts talking---just ignore what it's saying.) The Edwards Aliso Viejo Cinema's telephone number of 949-425-3861 will reach an employee at the theater itself, where you can ask other types of questions. Directions: Take the Aliso Creek Road rxit off the 73 Tollway, then head southwest to the theater. To help plan your route to the Aliso Viejo Edwards Theater, you may use the following Google map to guide your way.Anaheim: Edwards Anaheim Hills Cinemas, address, 8032 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808 (714) 282-5952, which is a recorded movie information line for this one theater only. You will be given the option to "press 0" to reach an operator. Directions: from the 91 Freeway, take the S Weir Canyon Rd exit; turn west onto Santa Ana Cyn Blvd. If you wish, use the upcoming link to view a Google map to the Anaheim Hills Edwards Theater. Brea: Edwards Brea Stadium Theaters/East, address in the Downtown Brea District is 155 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821. The Edwards downtown Brea East phone number is 800-326-3264, express code 121; this is the Fandango recorded movie listing & schedules line. Or, you may use a different Edwards Brea-East telephone number---(714) 672-1012---which lets you speak with a theater employee. You may use the following link to a Google map of the Downtown Brea area if you're unfamiliar with the territory. You may also want to check out the Downtown Brea page of this website to discover the shopping and dining possibilities around the theater. Brea: Edwards Brea Stadium Theaters/West, address (also in the Downtown Brea District) is 255 West Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821. Yes, there really ARE 2 Edwards Theaters on the same block in Brea! That's because the designers of the oh-so-cute Brea Downtown project felt that one giant theater would overpower the other shops and restaurants on the block, and would make the area seem less cozy and intimate. The Downtown Brea Edward's West phone number is (714) 672-4136, which reaches a theater employee during normal business hours of operation. You may use the link to the Google map above for visual assistance. Costa Mesa: Edwards Cinema Metro Point, address at the Metro Pointe Mall at South Coast Plaza is 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The Edward's Metro Pointe Theater phone number is 800-326-3264, express code 128. This is the Fandango recorded movie hot line, which will fill you in on current movies and showtimes. Or, you may call (714) 428-0962, which is the Metro Point Edwards phone number which reaches an on-site employee of the cinema. You might enjoy discovering the scads of stores and restaurants you can enjoy while at Metro Pointe by heading to the South Coast Plaza Mall page of this website. Or, simply You may view the following Yahoo map of the Metro Pointe area to get your bearings. Costa Mesa area: Edwards South Coast Village 3 Theaters, is now a member of the Regency Theater chain. This cinema's new name is simply the South Coast Village Theater. Its location remains at 1561 West Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704. (It has a Santa Ana address, but it's just across the street from Costa Mesa's South Coast Plaza Mall.) Continuing in the same tradition it upheld while a member of the Edwards chain, this movie house still plays artsy or independent films. Regency's South Coast Village Theater phone number is NEW; it's now (714) 557-5701. Costa Mesa: Edwards Triangle Square 8 Theaters, address, 1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The Triangle Square Edwards Theater phone number is (949) 574-7764, which reaches an employee at the cinema. You should use the 1-800-FANDANGO movie hotline to hear the recorded listing of movies & show schedules. Directions: an easy way to find Triangle Square is to take the 55 Freeway west until it ends, then keep going for several blocks once it turns into Newport Blvd. This attractive little mall will appear on your right; use the entrance to the parking garage that you'll see, because there's no "regular" parking lot here. An alternative route would be to exit Interstate 405 at Harbor Blvd and head oceanwards until Harbor Blvd dead-ends into Newport Blvd. In this case, the theater will be on your left; and you'll also ind a parking garage entrance from this side. You may use the following Google map to the Triangle Square theaters to help you find your way. 
Irvine: Edwards Irvine 21 Theaters, address at the Irvine Spectrum Center Mall is 5 Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA 92618. This location also boasts having an IMAX theater! Plus, the IMAX is getting new seats just in time for Spiderman this summer! The Irvine Spectrum's Edwards Theater was the first Orange County theater to try out the "new" stadium-style seating in a few of its auditoriums back in the mid-1990's. Stadium seating is now available in many auditoriums. The Irvine Spectrum's Edwards Theater phone number is (949) 450-4920; you'll reach a "live voice;" or use the telephone number (949) 450-4900 to hear recorded info line for prices and directions. For movies schedules and showtimes via recording, call 1-800-Fandango, and use express code 140. You may head to the Irvine spectrum Center page of this website to learn about other fun at this splendid open-air mall, plus get directions. Irvine: Edwards Marketplace Stadium 10 Theaters, address at the Tustin/Irvine Marketplace is 13782 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92602. The Irvine Marketplace Edwards Theater phone number is (714) 505-1126, by which you'll reach a live employee. To hear a recorded list of current films and showtimes, call telephone number 1-800-Fandango, and use expresss code 141 to access this location's info. To learn more about the Tustin-Irvine Marketplace's shops and many restaurants, and to get directions to its convenient location along Interstate 5, please head to the Tustin-Irvine Marketplace page of this website. Irvine: Edwards University 6 (AKA Edwards University Town Center), address, 4245 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. You'll likely find art house and indie films playing at this location, which is just across the street from the University of California at Irvine. The Edwards University Theater's phone number is (949) 854-8818; you'll reach the "live voice" of a theater employee at this contact number. Or, if you'd like to hear a recorded list of flicks currently playing here, call 1-800-Fandango and use express code 143 for recorded movie information specific to this theater. Directions: From the 73 Freeway, take the University exit and turn right onto Campus Drive. Or, from Interstate 405, exit at Culver, which you'll follow driving oceanwards; then turn right onto Campus Drive until you reach the shopping plaza (where there's an In N Out Burger.) You may consult the upcoming Google Map to the UC Irvine-area Edwards Theater to plot your route. Irvine: Edwards Westpark 8 Cinema, address, 3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606. This Irvine Edwards Theater is in a plaza with Albertson's Supermarket, Chili's Restaurant and the Olive Garden. To hear a recorded message about current films and show starting times, you may call 1-800- Fandango code and use express code 144. Or, you may call the Irvine Westpark Edwards Theater phone number at (949) 622-8609 if you'd like to speak with an employee at this location. Directions: from the I-405 Freeway, take the Culver exit & head inland. You may view the following Google map to the Irvine Westpark Theater for visual clarification. Laguna Niguel: Edwards Ocean Ranch 7 Theaters, address, 32401 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The Ocean Ranch Edwards Theater phone number is (949) 443-1968 to reach a theater employee. Or, call telephone number1-800-Fandango/ exp code 147, to hear a recording about the Liguna Niguel Edwards movies & showtimes. Directions: from the Pacific Coast Highway, head inland on Goldern Lantern until you reach the cinemas. Use the next link to access a Google Map to the Edwards Ocean Ranch Theater. This location isn't far from Doheny State Beach and the Dana Point Harbor. To view the fun you may enjoy at these locations while you're visiting in this area of southern Orange County, take a peek at the Doheny Beach page of this website. Newport Beach: Edwards Island 7 Theaters, address at the Fashion Island Mall is 999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. There is no stadium seating at this location. The Island 7 Edwards Theater phone number is (949) 640-1971; use this if you'd like to speak with a movie theater employee. Dial telephone number 1-800-Fandango to hear a recording of movies playing; use express code 151 to hear a blurb about this particular Newport Beach Edwards Theater. Newport Beach: Edwards Big Newport 6 Cinemas, address, also at the Fashion Island Mall, is 300 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 3 auditoriums have stadium seating; all have digital sound. The original giant auditorium seating over 1000+ people (which was mentioned in the opening paragraphs of this page) still remains, and continues to be a favorite theater for movie buffs seeking a grand cinematic experience. The Edwards Big Newport Theater's phone number is (949) 640-4600. This is a special recorded info line for this one theater only. The message includes options to hear the movie listings via recording; to speak with a theater employee; or to speak with the regional offices. (Note: this theater even has its own "Fan" website:www.bignewport.com! This site doesn't look like it's being maintained at the moment, but it makes for some interesting reading, nevertheless.) Rancho Santa Margarita: Edwards Rancho Santa Margarita 6 Theaters, address, 30632 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Directions: from the 241 Freeway, take the Santa Margarita Pkwy exit and head east to the movie theater. You may view the following Google map to the Edwards Rancho Santa Margarita Theaters if you need further help finding this location. Tustin: Edwards Tustin Market Place Cinema, address at the Tustin/Irvine Marketplace is 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782. (This is the older of the two Edwards movie theaters at the Market Place.) To learn more about other shopping and dining fun you may enjoy at the huge Marketplace shopping center, as well to get directions, please head to the Tustin-Irvine Marketplace page of this website. Westminster: Edwards Westminster 10 Cinemas, address, 6721 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683. Directions: take the GoldenWest exit off the I-405 Freeway and head NE towards the theater, which you'll find in a neighborhood shopping plaza near the Carl's Jr restaurant. You may use the upcoming Google Map to the Westminster Edwards Theaters to view this area more clearly. Edwards Theaters Orange County -- Contact infoIf you would prefer to look up your movie information online rather than by calling the contact numbers listed, you may use the following link to the Regal Cinemas Official Website, where you'll find movie listings and showtimes for Edwards, Regal and UA cinemas.
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Mission Viejo: Edwards Kaleidoscope Theaters, address at the Kaleidoscope Mall is 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. You'll find all auditoriums to have stadium seating at this location. The Mission Viejo Edwards Theater phone number is (949) 582-4078 (to speak with an employee of the cinema.) The recorded movie contact number is 1-800-Fandango; use express code 149 to access the Kaleidoscope Edwards Theater info.
