Erik's drive-in in San Rafael, CA demolished! - Beyond Tiki

T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Tue, Dec 16, 2003 5:41 PM I stopped in downtown San Rafael today (where they filmed the cruising scenes in American Graffiti) and was shocked to find a fenced-off lot where Erik's drive-in restaurant used to stand. This was an original drive-in with car hops still in use until recently. I don't know it's history but it looked like it may have been an A&W or Mel's at one time. I wish I had a picture to share but I don't - I'll keep looking for more info. I didn't go there very often and now I wish I could go one more time.

I stopped in downtown San Rafael today (where they filmed the cruising scenes in American Graffiti) and was shocked to find a fenced-off lot where Erik's drive-in restaurant used to stand. This was an original drive-in with car hops still in use until recently. I don't know it's history but it looked like it may have been an A&W or Mel's at one time. I wish I had a picture to share but I don't - I'll keep looking for more info. I didn't go there very often and now I wish I could go one more time.

Post #65248 by thejab on Tue, Dec 16, 2003 5:41 PM