Tiki Bars
Islander Motel
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Built in 1963.
The structure looks to have stayed intact and it still appears to have its original fish-shaped sign.
From postcards, it appears that the lobby once had hanging globe lights and some Witco furnishings that did not survive remodeling, but much of this motel is still very much the same.
Lilo Lounge
San Francisco, California, United States (Closed)
Lilo Lounge was an early modern tiki bar in Potrero Hill that opened sometime before the end of 1996. It quickly became a hotspot during the first dot-com boom, and particularly attracted the early tiki scene in the San Francisco area. The dot-com bust took Lilo Lounge with it, and it closed in 2001. The space later became Lingba.
Lingba
San Francisco, California, United States (Closed)
Lingba opened in 2001, in the same space that used to be Lilo Lounge.
Executive Chef and owner Cody Robertson combined local ingredients with traditional spices to create contemporary southeast asian cuisine. Lingba also featured tropical cocktails and nightly DJs, to a backdrop of palm trees and hanging plants.
Lingba closed in 2010 after a steep rent increase.
Hula Beach
San Clemente, California, United States (Closed)
Hula Beach was a store specializing in Hawaiian-style products and home furnishings. It closed in early 2010.
The Tiki House
San Diego, California, United States (Closed)
Opened in 1980 and closed in 2013.
This location did have a bamboo trimmed bar and some tiki decor but it had more of a roadhouse atmosphere and was known for being a live music venue.
They closed due to rising rent.
Hawaiian Village - Framingham
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States (Closed)
Since about 2012, this location at 689 Cochituate Road has been home to Speen Family Dental.
Aku Tiki Inn
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, United States
Built in 1968.
The Aku Tiki Inn features an imposing moai at the entrance, complete with glowing red eyes. Some nice Witco pieces can be seen in the lobby. Connected to the Aku Tiki Inn is the Traders Restaurant (with the Aku Tiki Bar).
The Hawaiian Inn can be found just down the street.
In 2004, the oceanfront hotel sustained some damage from Hurricane Charley. The signature moai at the front of the hotel was damaged beyond repair. By 2005 the hotel had been repaired, with a new signature moai built with the help of Florida tiki artist Wayne Coombs.
PortAventura World - Polynesia
Spain
Opened in 1995, PortAventura World is the most visited theme park in Spain and the sixth most visited theme park in Europe.
The park features five theme areas based on civilizations (Mediterrània, Far West, México, China and Polynesia), and one theme area based on Sesame Street. Mediterrània is the main entrance area of the park.
The Polynesia area of the park is populated with many tiki statues, a Kon-Tiki wave ride, and features live shows with large Polynesian dance groups.
The 'Merara Tiki Lounge - at MacStack Tavern
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
Soft opening July 3-4th, 2024.
Founded as a speakeasy tiki bar with a generally nautical theme inside a larger restaurant called MacStack Tavern in Port Clinton, Ohio outside Sandusky.
Ia Orana Polinesia Cocktail Bar - Barcelona
Sant Quirze del Vallès, Spain
From Ia Orana Polinesia:
"The Ia Orana Polinesia Cocktail Bar is located in the municipality of Sant Quirze del Vallès, about 30 minutes from Barcelona. A place to have a delicious cocktail in an atmosphere inspired by Polynesia. It is a unique bar in Spain, come and you will be surprised. The Ia Orana Polinesia Cocktail Bar is a place where you can relax and chat, surrounded by an exotic and elegant atmosphere. Take a seat and study their extensive menu, you will find high-quality cocktails with and without alcohol made by true professionals in the sector. In addition, Ia Orana Polinesia offers you live shows performed by native Polynesians, who will entertain you with their exotic dances. If you decide to go, try to reserve one of the cabins in the water, which are part of the VIP area. These cabins are the best area of the bar, where you will enjoy a more intimate atmosphere, ideal for parties, events or groups. You will also find at your disposal a menu with tapas, cokes, salads and desserts."
Waycaster Tiki
South Lyon, Michigan, United States
Soft opening on December 1st, 2024 and officially opened December 10th, 2024.
This is a traditionally decorated tiki bar with art, tiki carvings, flotsam and jetsam, swag lamps, and dim lighting for a mysterious twilight experience.
They serve a menu of traditional tiki cocktails (see below).
They have merch on their Etsy store (see below).