Tiki Aloha Apartments

Torrance, California, United States

The Tiki Aloha Apartments were originally called the Tiki Tabu Apartments. They opened in January of 1963 and were still calling themselves the Tiki Tabu Apartments as late as 1965.

Developed by Ray Watt, designed by Phil Blair, and built by Dan Ostrow. From a concept by Dan Ostrow. Originally opened with 35 available apartments, most of which were leased immediately in the first 6 weeks.

The building has two peaked a-frames with outrigger beams, and support posts carved with tiki faces. The grounds once had many tiki carvings and thatch details, and some still remain, although some of the bigger carvings like the two that flanked the front entrance are no longer there.