TIKI TOM’S…Tiki LOVE at First Sight

Several weeks ago, I was looking up the social media of some of my favorite modern tiki idols (SHAG, Tiki … Continue reading TIKI TOM’S…Tiki LOVE at First Sight

Post (Mid?)-COVID Tiki in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be one of the greatest places to visit if you are planning a tiki safari. After all, … Continue reading Post (Mid?)-COVID Tiki in Los Angeles

Oakland’s KONA CLUB: The best lil’ underrated tiki bar in the Bay Area

When tiki enthusiasts flock to the East Bay, they tend to settle at Alameda’s Forbidden Island or Trader Vic’s flagship … Continue reading Oakland’s KONA CLUB: The best lil’ underrated tiki bar in the Bay Area

THE SINKING SHIP sets sail

Bakersfield, California is an up and coming tiki hot spot. Who’d have guessed? Coconut Joe’s, a beach-themed eatery, has been … Continue reading THE SINKING SHIP sets sail

Getting my tiki on in San Diego: FALSE IDOL, GRASS SKIRT, FORBIDDEN COVE, and BALI HAI

Last October, a friend and I headed for San Diego. He was going to visit family members down there. I … Continue reading Getting my tiki on in San Diego: FALSE IDOL, GRASS SKIRT, FORBIDDEN COVE, and BALI HAI

ZOMBIE VILLAGE in San Francisco: OMG!!!!!

Though it opened 11 months ago, it was only recently I got to visit Zombie Village…and all I can say … Continue reading ZOMBIE VILLAGE in San Francisco: O*M*G!!!!!

Aloha from OCEANIC ARTS

(UPDATE: After 65 years in business, Oceanic Arts has closed.) A few weeks back, I headed down to Los Angeles … Continue reading Aloha from OCEANIC ARTS

Dare YOU venture to Spooky Tiki Night!?!

About a month ago, one of my oldest and dearest friends, Nedra, sent me sent me a text. It said … Continue reading Dare YOU venture to Spooky Tiki Night!?!