Cozy Up by a Wood-Burning Heater at Fireside Films in Little Italy

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, Rooftop Cinema Club at the Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy is bringing back Fireside Films.

It’s the rooftop’s coziest seating, with a heater, a blanket, and a big screen under the November sky. It’s the perfect excuse to take movie night outside.

Rooftop Cinema Club Fireside Films lights up Little Italy on a chilly night

The Coziest Seats on the Rooftop

Fireside Films puts an individual wood-burning heater right next to each super-comfy padded Adirondack chair, all in the prime seating section.

A Fireside Films ticket also includes a complimentary warm drink and a custom Rooftop Cinema Club blanket. Settle in, sip something warm, and let the heater do the rest.

Pick Your Film for the Month

More than 70 films are on the November calendar, from recent releases to cult classics, rom-coms, and holiday favorites. Look for 10 Things I Hate About You, The Hangover, The Drama, Serendipity, Obsession, and Crazy, Stupid, Love.

There’s a film for every mood and every holiday get-together on your calendar. Whether you want a laugh, a love story, or a throwback, you can find your pick on the schedule.

Holiday Classics for Thanksgiving Weekend

The Friends Friendsgiving Mini-Marathon brings Ross, Rachel, Chandler, and Phoebe to the rooftop. Wooftop pet-friendly matinees feature The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Grinch, and the recent Moana and Toy Story 5 films.

Wine Wednesdays pair sip-and-relax nights with films like About Time and Love Jones. It’s an easy way to unwind midweek with a glass in hand and a good movie on the big screen.

Thanksgiving weekend brings a heaping plate of holiday classics, including Home Alone, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Die Hard, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Holiday.

Five Stories Above Little Italy

The rooftop sits five stories above Columbia Street, with views of San Diego Bay and the skyline. You’ll listen through high-fidelity headphones, and freshly popped popcorn comes with most tickets.

Hot dogs, snacks, desserts, and canned cocktails are available too. Bring your own blanket for a chilly night, or buy one at the Box Office.