| Tiki Architecture |
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| Sam's Seafood (now Don the Beachcomber) Huntington Beach, CA | ||
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| Sam's Seafood was founded in 1923 and was at this location since 1960. The restaurant closed in 2006 but reopened in 2007. It then became the Kona restaurant in 2008 and then Don the Beachcomber in 2009. The restaurant continues to feature Hawaiian décor and floor shows. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. [top photos thanks R.B. Reed] |
| Bali Hai San Diego, CA |
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| The Bali Hai opened in 1953 as "The Hut", part of a small local chain that started with "Christian's Hut" in Newport Beach, CA. In 1955, the new owner changed the name to "Bali Hai". The restaurant's round building offers views of the waterfront and is topped with a man's head known as "The Goof". The "Mr. Bali Hai" tiki head near the entrance was recently restored. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. [top photo thanks Mark Comstock] |
| Trader Mort's Liquor San Diego, CA |
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| Trader Mort's Liquor store features a tiki style building and details. For more, see this website. |
| Stan Miller Yachts San Diego, CA |
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| The Stan Miller Yachts building has a 1960s-looking tiki style roof. |
| Humphrey's Half Moon Inn San Diego, CA |
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| Humphrey's Half Moon Inn opened in 1962 and features well-maintained, stunning tiki style structures. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Point Loma Villas San Diego, CA |
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| Point Loma Villas was probably an apartment building originally. The units are now condos. |
| Kona Kai Apartments Westminster, CA |
Mauna Loa Apartments Costa Mesa, CA |
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The entrance of the Kona Kai Apartments retains some tiki features.
The Mauna Loa Apartments has a tremendous A-frame, as well as a fountain and bridge entryway. |
| Islander Apartments Santa Ana, CA |
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| The Islander Apartments has a dramatic tiki entrance and another structure by the pool. For more, see this website. |
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