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California Tiki (page 1)

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Akua Motor Inn
Anaheim, CA
The Akua Motor Inn was built in 1961 as the Akua Motor Hotel. The dramatic sign and many features are gone now. It is now known as the Akua Inn & Suites. For more, see this website. [map]

tiki head
Calipatria, CA
Colby Kai Apartments
Claremont, CA
This carved, tree trunk tiki head was installed at Archie's Place by 2015. It was painted by 2018. The restaurant closed around 2021. The building now houses the Birrieria La Patria restaurant. This tiki head remains. [map]

The Colby Kai Apartment were built in 1964. [map]

Ala Moana Apartments
Costa Mesa, CA

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2013:
The Ala Moana Apartments was built in the early 1960s. The A-frame entrance was altered sometime between 2008 and 2013. In 2019, the building was renovated for the Apex Apartment Homes. Although the A-frame is still there, the lava rock, fountain, and mini bridge are gone now. [map]

Mona Kai Apartments
Culver City, CA
The Mona Kai Apartments were built in 1965. [map]

Reef Apartments
Fresno, CA
The Reef Apartments were built in 1965. [map]

Island Village Apartments
Fullerton, CA
The Island Village Apartments were built in 1963. These photos are from 2013. Around 2017, the redwood paint had been changed to light gray. For more, see this website. [map]

Islander Apartments
Gardena, CA
The Islander Apartments was built in 1962. The complex features lots of bamboo, lava rock, tikis and more. [map]

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