Mollinesian Motel
El Cajon, California, United States
Built in 1963.
This motel drew its name from a mash-up of "Polynesian" and "Mollison" Avenue in El Cajon.
The A-frame with lamp theme seems borrowed from the Half-Moon Inn in nearby San Diego.
Eventually, Best Western purchased the motel and decided to add their corporate crown logo to the top of the sign instead of the original torch.
Best Western continues to operate this site today, as of 2025, but through a series of progressive remodels (most recently in 2019), it bears no resemblance to the original construction.
Details
- Type
- Motel
- Address
- El Cajon, California, United States
- Closed?
- No
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