Tiki Bars
Bali Hai - Oakland
Oakland, California, United States (Closed)
Open at least as late as October 1963.
Harold Andreasen Jr. and Gordon Corson, proprietors. Lloyd Chang, manager. Serving American and Chinese cuisine. South Seas atmosphere In cocktail lounge.
Tahitian Hut
San Francisco, California, United States (Closed)
Advertised All-Star Tahitian Entertainment and French dinners.
Sol K. Bright, Sr. reportedly composed his famous song "Hawaiian Cowboy" here while on tour in 1933.
In the late 1960s, Lokelani and Her Islanders (Leonard Lua, George Sepulveda and dancer Manulani) performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill
Rancho Mirage, California, United States (Closed)
There are two Haleiwa Joe's still open on Oahu: one in Haleiwa and another in Kaneohe.
This location in Rancho Mirage opened in June 2003, in what used to be a Chart House restaurant, in a very unique building.
The building (built in 1978) made clever use of a difficult site and was a spectacular example of “organic modernism.” Designed by architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the low, scalloped and laminated roof combined with incredibly deep eaves and gave the building the appearance of a giant sea creature washed up on some ancient shore. The building won numerous awards and was designated a historic landmark by the city of Rancho Mirage.
After 2009 it became Ocean's 111 and later GG's Island.
In January 2012 a fire broke out and the building was gutted. It was demolished in 2013.
Honolulu Harry's - Corona
Corona, California, United States (Closed)
Opened in 2003.
A Polynesian "concept restaurant" with two locations, this one and another in Chino.
Closed in 2007.
Honolulu Harry's - Chino
Chino, California, United States (Closed)
A Polynesian "concept restaurant" with two locations, this one and another in Corona. It opened in 2003, operated briefly as Kealoha's in 2012, and closed in 2013.
Lakanuki
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Lakanuki opened in 2003 in the ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, in the Village. The decor is a sort of modern surf-tiki mix, with thatch over the bar and mural-size artwork on the walls. There are front and side patios, and an interior dining area.
Hukilau - San Jose
San Jose, California, United States
Modern Hawaiian restaurant. Opened @ 2005.
There was another slightly older Hukilau in San Francisco, but it has closed.
Hukilau - San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States (Closed)
Hukilau was more modern-Hawaiian than retro-Poly Pop. They opened @ 2004 and closed in 2012.
There is another Hukilau in San Jose.
Spa Tiki
San Diego, California, United States (Closed)
Spa Tiki was a large full-service spa. The spa took up two floors, and had tikis by Bosko sprinkled throughout the place. It felt very much like a modern, upscale spa, with relaxing music and dim lighting. There was a shop near the front counter with beauty supplies and soaps with a Hawaiian bent.
The investors in Spa Tiki were also investors in nearby Mister Tiki's Mai Tai Lounge. Spa Tiki opened in 2003, and closed in late 2009.
Leilani Hut
Long Beach, California, United States (Closed)
Leilani Hut was in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Open at least as early as 1938 and closed in 1974 when it became "The Stockpot".
At one point it was owned by Don May. Don was also the owner of The Hawaiian and The Gay 90's on Signal Hill. He also started the continuing tradition of the lighted floating Christmas trees in Belmont Shore.
The interior had some large Hawaiian scene murals.
It is now a Legends sports bar since 1979.