The Tahitian Sky Room at Christian’s Hut

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Miss B’s Coconut Club

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Whaling Bar

Whaling Bar (1949-2013, 2024-now), although not tropical Tiki, La Valencia Hotel’s nautical-themed bar did serve cocktails in coconut mugs! Has anyone seen one of…
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Hayloft Barbecue, Chula Vista

(1948-1978) Hayloft Barbecue was originally a western-themed dance hall established in 1948 by Chula Vista auto dealer Jerry Stone. He closed out his used…
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The Hawaiian Village and Hula-Hula in San Diego

With the opening of The Hawaiian Village at the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in San Diego, Pacific Islander culture, cuisine, traditional hula, and hapa haole…
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The Tahitian Sky Room at Christian’s Hut

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Postcard view of the Tahitian Sky Room Christian's Hut Balboa, 1950s.

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Postcard view of the Tahitian Sky Room Christian's Hut Balboa, 1950s.

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Mothership interior, J Tran

Mothership

April 10, 2026

The 7 Days of Tiki – Classic San Diego Tiki 2nd Edition

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Miss B’s Coconut Club

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Whaling Bar and Cafe La Rue, La Valencia Hotel, 1953.

Whaling Bar

March 23, 2026

Shaw family performers (kids having fun!) in San Diego, 1916

Performers of the Hawaiian Village, San Diego

March 7, 2026

1965 10 13 Polynesian Room, Escondido ad NorthCountyTimes aie

The Polynesian Room, Escondido

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Nuka Hiva, Hillcrest

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Kenny and His Trailblazers in the studio, 1948

Hayloft Barbecue, Chula Vista

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94th Aero Squadron

February 6, 2026

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The Classic San Diego Blog

January 22, 2026

Arizona Cafe

Arizona Cafe

January 19, 2026

2018 Dobsons mussel bisque

Recipe: Dobson’s Mussel Bisque en Croûte

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1984 Paul Dobson 2

Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant

January 8, 2026

Lucky’s Golden Phenix

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Yoshino's Japanese Restaurant

Yoshino’s Japanese Restaurant

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