Pictures of Postcards

Postcards

These Technicolor missives to home are the best source we have
for learning what the insides and outsides of long-gone tiki hotspots looked like.

424 pictures

Postcard from Billy's at the Beach in Newport Beach, CA

2017, from the collection of Kona Keoki
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Seattle, WA when it was still called The Outrigger

circa 1950s, from the collection of leeworden
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas, NV

date unknown, from the collection of Hang10tiki
Back of a postcard from Frances Langford's Outrigger in Jensen Beach, FL

1970, from the collection of Humuhumu
Postcard from Frances Langford's Outrigger in Jensen Beach, FL

1970, from the collection of Humuhumu
Postcard from Luau in Atlanta, GA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Trader Eng's in Atlanta, GA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Eng's in Atlanta, GA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Polynesian Gardens Condominiums in Plantation, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior and exterior of Polynesian Gardens Condominiums in Plantation, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up from a postcard from Dobbs House Luau in Lexington, KY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Dobbs House Luau in Lexington, KY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Castaways in Birmingham, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Luau in Atlanta, GA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Dobbs House Luau in Memphis, TN

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcards at The Shady Dell in Bisbee, AZ

March 2013, photo by TikiBobby
Postcard at Tonga Room in San Francisco, CA

January 2014, photo by Hang10tiki
Postcard showing Ray Kinney and his Aloha Maids from Hawaiian Room in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior and exterior of The Luau in Beverly Hills, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard showing the bar at Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with a nice rendering from Hawaiian Village in Tampa, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard back from Trader Vic's in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard interior shot from Trader Vic's in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the exterior of Trader Vic's in Waikiki, HI

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of postcard from Hawaii Kai in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up of postcard from Hawaii Kai in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up of postcard from Hawaii Kai in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up of postcard from Hawaii Kai in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with interior and exterior views of Hawaii Kai in New York, NY

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Samoan Village in Phoenix, AZ

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in San Diego, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Tahitian Lounge, from The Polynesian Room in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Islander in Stockton, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior of the banquet room at Tahitian Village in Downey, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Outrigger Room at The Coral Reef Restaurant in Sacramento, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard rendering from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Tonga Room shown on a postcard from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Tiki Lounge shown on a postcard from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Luau area shown on a postcard from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Entrance shown on a postcard from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Oversized postcard showing scenes from The Reef in Long Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior, with tikis, at Jade East in Towson, MD

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Vintage postcard at Aku-Tiki Room in Kewanee, IL

May 2007, photo by Swanky
Postcard from Tropicana Lodge in Fresno, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropicana Lodge in Fresno, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropicana Lodge in Fresno, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior and exterior of Hawaiian Village Motel in Myrtle Beach, SC

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the entrance foyer at Kona Kai in Kansas City, MO

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the steep A-frame entrance flanked by Barney West Tikis at Trader Vic's in St. Louis, MO

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the dining room at Trader Vic's in St. Louis, MO

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing interior view of Trader Vic's in St. Louis, MO

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the giant Moai at Kon Tiki Camping Resorts in St. Augustine, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Filey, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Waitress in action on a postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Filey, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with interior and exterior views of Kon-Tiki Floating Restaurant in Ensenada, Mexico

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Luau buffet at Polynesian Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the entertainment at Polynesian Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the band and dancers at Polynesian Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the dining area at Polynesian Village in Boston, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcrd showing the Polynesian Bar at Polynesian Village in Boston, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Kona Hut dining room at Polynesian Village in Boston, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the dramatic A-frame exterior of Tiki Kai in Lawndale, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the interior and exterior of both Lee's Hawaiian Islander locations, from Lee's Hawaiian Islander in Clifton, NJ

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Restaurant interior at South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant in Hallandale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Performers at South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant in Hallandale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
The band and dancers on a postcard for South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant in Hallandale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Exetrior photo from a postcard for South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant in Hallandale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with a rendering of the grounds at South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant in Hallandale, FL

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Chairs in the dining area, seen in a postcard from Honolulu Restaurant in Westborough, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
The bar area, seen in a postcard from Honolulu Restaurant in Westborough, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Honolulu Restaurant in Westborough, MA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Beachcomber in London, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Mauna Loa Lounge in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Information on the back of a postcard from Huki Lau in Metairie, LA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Interior photo from a postcard for Huki Lau in Metairie, LA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
A-frame and tikis from a postcard for Huki Lau in Metairie, LA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Huki Lau in Metairie, LA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Interior scenes from a postcard for Trader Nick's Restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Building exterior and sign from a postcard for Trader Nick's Restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Oversized postcard from Trader Nick's Restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Double sided postcard brochure from Holiday Inn in Anaheim, CA

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
The dining room, detail of a postcard from The Beachcomber in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
The bar, detail of a postcard from The Beachcomber in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up of the exterior, detail of a postcard from The Beachcomber in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Oversized postcard, with interior and exterior views, from The Beachcomber in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Skegness, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Hula skirted waitress seen in a postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Skegness, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Skegness, United Kingdom

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Pantley's Pagan Hut in Depoe Bay

date unknown, from the collection of lalie
Matchbook cover from The Islands in Phoenix

circa 1974, from the collection of Veritiki
Postcard from when Trader Vic's in Seattle was known as The Outrigger

circa 1950s, from the collection of rvictor
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Seattle

circa 1960s, from the collection of rvictor
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Seattle

circa 1960s, from the collection of rvictor
Postcard from The Castaways in Miami Beach

circa 1969, from the collection of dkgonsouth
Postacard from Tiki Gardens in Indian Rocks Beach

circa 1973, from the collection of blackie carbon
Postcard from The Castaways in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Jessica Russell
Photo of postcard from Town House Motel with an interior view of Aku Aku in Toledo

circa 1966, from the collection of bztenorsaxman
Back of a postcard mailer from The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard mailer from The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing the fireplace room at The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing the exterior of The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing a luau spread at The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing the dining room and a buffet table at The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing the banquet room at The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard, showing the bar at The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard, showing the exterior of The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Rare postcard with six views of The Tahitian in Studio City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of larger postcard, showing the bar at Don the Beachcomber in Chicago

circa 1967, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of larger postcard, showing the dining room at Don the Beachcomber in Chicago

circa 1967, from the collection of Dustycajun
Double postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Chicago

circa 1967, from the collection of Dustycajun
Jumbo postcard from Hawaiian Gardens Resort in Holly

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Jumbo postcard from Hawaiian Gardens Resort in Holly

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the exterior of Mauna Loa in Mexico City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with drink menu artwork from Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood

circa 1957, from the collection of Ario Arope
Reverse side of a postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood

circa 1957, from the collection of Ario Arope
Postcard from Bali Hai in Lynnfield

1978, from the collection of k9radiotiki
Postcard from Tonga Room in San Francisco

2012, from the collection of kenbo-jitsu
Interior of a menu postcard from Zombie Village in Oakland

date unknown, from the collection of Ario Arope
Menu postcard from Zombie Village in Oakland

date unknown, from the collection of Ario Arope
Menu postcard from Zombie Village in Oakland

date unknown, from the collection of Ario Arope
Postcard from Pago-Pago in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Pago Pago in Long Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Outrigger Inn Motor Hotel in Long Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Outrigger Inn Motor Hotel in Long Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Maleville's Coral Reef Lodge in Sacramento

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from from Maleville's Coral Reef Lodge in Sacramento

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Minehead

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Minehead

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Minehead

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Minehead

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Minehead

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Vintage postcard of the "Floss H�tte"�called "Floss-Bar" today�from Kon-Tiki in Zurich

circa 1957, from the collection of HelveTiki
Back of postcard from Trader Vic's in Denver

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Denver

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard from Hawaiian Hut in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Hut in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from the back of a large postcard from Langerman's Luau in Narberth

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Drink photo, detail from a large postcard from Langerman's Luau in Narberth

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Outrigger Room, detail from a large postcard from Langerman's Luau in Narberth

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Kontiki Bar, detail from an oversized postcard from Langerman's Luau in Narberth

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tur Mai Kai in Kalamazoo

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard from South Seas in Lincolnwood

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tur Mai Kai in Kalamazoo

date unknown, from the collection of BlueMartini
Postcard from Makai Beach Lodge in Ormond Beach

1973, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tiki Lodge Motel in Medford

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard from Tiki Lodge Motel in Medford

circa 1964, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard Clayton House Motel, which housed Outrigger Club in Ardmore

circa 1965, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Clayton House Motel, which housed Outrigger Club in Ardmore

circa 1965, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing tikis at the entrance to Outrigger Club in Ardmore

circa 1965, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Houston

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropics Lounge in Wichita

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Islander Motel in Santa Cruz

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard from Lanai Motel in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Lanai Motel in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Mai Kai Restaurant in Manchester

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Lahala House in Corpus Christi

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the buffet at Kon-Tiki in Cleveland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon-Tiki in Cleveland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon-Tiki in Cincinnati

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the bar area at Honolulu Harry's Waikiki in Chicago

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Surf dining room at Honolulu Harry's Waikiki in Chicago

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Polynesia in Seattle

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postdard from The Castaway in San Mateo

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Billingsley's Outrigger in Laguna Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the lounge at the Bamboo Room in Santa Monica (a.k.a. Bamboo Cabana Room)

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the stage at the Bamboo Cabana Room in Santa Monica

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Islands Restaurant in San Diego

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard with the original sign for Akua Motor Inn in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard featuring Aku Tiki Lounge in Lincoln

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard for the Village Motel featuring Aku Tiki Lounge in Lincoln

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Harris Imperial in Pompano Beach, which housed the Imperial Luau

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Imperial Luau in Pompano Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bayshore Inn in Vancouver, with the building for Trader Vic's at the lower right

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Vancouver

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Vancouver

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard, with a blurb from the Miami Herald, from Luau in Miami Beach

circa late 1960s, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the owner, Trader Syd, being served at Luau in Miami Beach

circa late 1960s, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard showing the sign for Trader Vic's in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from the Hotel Benson, showing the sign for Trader Vic's in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Royal Tahitian in Ontario

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Polynesian Motel in Santa Barbara

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bali Bar in Mexico City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in London

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Washington, D.C.

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the two big Barney West moais, from Trader Vic's in Washington, D.C.

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the nighttime exterior of Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Ayr

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Ayr

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Close up of the iconic sign from a postcard from Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
1960s postcard with a poolside view of Tahitian Lanai and Papeete Bar in Waikiki

circa 1965, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Pre-1959 postcard from Waikikian Hotel in Waikiki

circa 1959, from the collection of Mimi Payne
1965 postcard from Waikikian Hotel in Waikiki

1965, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Chuy's Hula Hut in Austin

2006, from the collection of Schweg
Postcard from Beachbum Burt's in Redondo Beach

circa 1980, from the collection of Darren
Postcard from Beachbum Burt's in Redondo Beach

circa 1980, from the collection of Darren
Bar glass, postcard & swizzle sticks from The Castaways in Miami Beach

circa 1972, from the collection of timberrockranch
Postcard from Aloha in Rochester

circa 1962, from the collection of uncle trav
Postcard from The Beachcomber in Winnipeg

circa 1960, from the collection of TIKIVILLE
Postcard from Kona Kai Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kona Kai Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kona Kai Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kona Kai Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Butlin's Beachcomber Bar in Bognor

1966, from the collection of blue.octopus
Postcard from Polynesian Motel in Santa Barbara

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard from Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tikis in Monterey Park

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tikis in Monterey Park

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tropics in Dayton

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Waikiki Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Waikiki Motel in Anaheim

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from H�tel-Motel Coconut in Trois-Rivi�res

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Luau in Beverly Hills

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kapu-Kai in Rancho Cucamonga

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard of the Waitoma Grotto at Hawaiian Gardens Resort in Holly

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Royal Tahitian in Ontario

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tonga Room in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing Ontario National Golf Course and the Royal Tahitian in Ontario

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Old postcard of the Outrigger Bar at Kona Inn in Kona

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the Outrigger buffet at Kona Inn in Kona

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Dick's in Sparks

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tiki in Lake George

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tiki in Lake George

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard from Trader Dick's in Sparks

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard of the Nugget Casino and Trader Dick's in Sparks

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard depicting the lagoon and rainstorm effect at Tonga Room in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Village Motel in Myrtle Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kona Kai in Philadelphia

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Aku Tiki Inn in Daytona Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from the Hanalei Hotel in San Diego (a.k.a. Crowne Plaza Hanalei Hotel)

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Cottage in Cherry Hill

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Cottage in Cherry Hill

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Cottage in Cherry Hill

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Cottage in Cherry Hill

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Cottage in Cherry Hill

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Mark Thomas Outrigger in Monterey

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Mark Thomas Outrigger in Monterey

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Inn in Daytona Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Inn in Daytona Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropics Motel in Indio

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropics Motel in Blythe

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tahitian in Pasadena

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Souvenir menu mailer from Zombie Village in Oakland

date unknown, from the collection of tikiskip
Postcard from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1999, from the collection of tikiskip
Souvenir mailer menu from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

date unknown, from the collection of tikiskip
Back of a souvenir mailer menu from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

date unknown, from the collection of tikiskip
Postcard from The Islands in Phoenix

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the exterior of The Polynesian in Torrance

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing a revised sign for Aku Aku in Las Vegas

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard from Aku Aku at the Stardust in Las Vegas

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tahitian Terrace at Disneyland in Anaheim, showing the building and outdoor dining area

1956, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from The Castaways in Miami Beach

1956, from the collection of uncle trav
Early postcard from The Castaways in Miami Beach

1956, from the collection of uncle trav
A-frame entrance and sign with torch for Cadillac Sands, home of Aku Aku in Cadillac

circa 1966, from the collection of uncle trav
Postcard for Cadillac Sands Resort, home of Aku Aku in Cadillac

circa 1966, from the collection of uncle trav
Postcard showing Papeete�one of the four exotic moorings at Ports o' Call in Dallas

date unknown, from the collection of blue.octopus
Detail from a postcard at The Beachcomber in Winnipeg

circa 1960s, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail from a postcard for The Beachcomber in Winnipeg

circa 1960s, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail from a postcard for The Beachcomber in Winnipeg

circa 1960s, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Beachcomber in Winnipeg

circa 1960s, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Beachcomber in Edmonton

date unknown, from the collection of TIKIVILLE
Postcard from The Beachcomber in Edmonton

date unknown, from the collection of TIKIVILLE
Postcard from The Beachcomber in Edmonton

date unknown, from the collection of TIKIVILLE
Postcard with picture of host and owner Phil Kessler from Pago Pago in Tucson

circa 1960, from the collection of squintanilla
Postcard of 'Little Kahnon," God of the Birds and the Tahiti Hut at Tiki Gardens in Indian Rocks Beach

March 2009, photo by KonTiki
Postcard description of The Tropics in Detroit

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tropics in Detroit

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Luau in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Luau in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard of Don Ho performing at Duke Kahanamoku's in Waikiki

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bob Lee's Islander in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bob Lee's Islander in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bob Lee's Islander in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the psychedelic side of Bob Lee's Islander in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Village in Tampa

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Village in Tampa

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Hawaiian in Long Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Outrigger Restaurant in Prince George

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard description from Bali Bar in Mexico City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Original postcard from Bali Bar in Mexico City

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Chin Tiki in Detroit

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Isle in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard (with glowing tiki mask on the right) from Hawaiian Isle in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Early postcard from Hawaiian Isle in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Isle in Miami Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropics Motel in Modesto

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tropics Motel in Modesto

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Tiki Inn Motel in Palo Alto

date unknown, from the collection of Dan Cudworth
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Oakland

date unknown, from the collection of John S. james
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Scottsdale

circa 1966, from the collection of John S. james
Postcard from Lotus Garden in Greenwood

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Scottsdale

circa 1985, from the collection of John S. james
Postcard showing the Tiki Tour boat from Tiki Gardens in Indian Rocks Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard showing the dining room at Bob Brooks Seven Seas in Los Angeles

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail of a postcard showing the bar at Bob Brooks Seven Seas in Los Angeles

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard of waitresses at the Surfboard Bar at Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing Donn Beach greeting visitors at Don the Beachcomber in Waikiki

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from the Sahara, showing the exterior of Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in St. Paul

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back side of a large postcard from Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana

date unknown, from the collection of Bora Boris
Large postcard from Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana

date unknown, from the collection of Bora Boris
Postcard from Trader Vic's in New York

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Trader Vic's in New York

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in New York

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Back of a postcard from Trader Vic's in Havana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard showing the exterior of the Habana Hilton, which housed Trader Vic's in Havana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Havana

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Aloha Room in Portland

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Aku-Aku in Cambridge

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Aku-Aku in Cambridge

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Dining room, from a postcard from The Tropics in Lincoln

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
The Tiki Room lounge, from a postcard for The Tropics in Lincoln

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Tropics in Lincoln

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Hawaiian Luau in New Orleans

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bali Ha'i at the Beach in New Orleans

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bali Ha'i at the Beach in New Orleans

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Detail from a postcard, showing the Tiki Room lounge at The Bamboo in Shreveport

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from The Bamboo in Shreveport

date unknown, from the collection of Dustycajun
Postcard from Bob Brooks Seven Seas in Los Angeles

1941, from the collection of Tattoo
Postcard from The Suttles' Tiki Point in Grove

date unknown, from the collection of Brad Finch
Postcard from cruise ship-themed days of the Tonga Room in San Francisco

circa 1950, from the collection of Jose "Zeta" Arizaleta
Postcard from Kon-Tiki Ports in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Boston

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from Bahooka Ribs & Grog in West Covina

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from Trader Vic's in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from Trader Vic's in New York

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from Sam's Seafood in Huntington Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from The Islander in Los Angeles

1963, from the collection of Tiki-Kate
Postcard from The Luau in Beverly Hills

circa 1955, from the collection of 1961surf
Back of tropical drinks postcard from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1965, from the collection of Ronald Ortman
Postcard of tropical drinks from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1965, from the collection of Ronald Ortman
Back of Mystery Girl postcard from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1965, from the collection of Ronald Ortman
Postcard of Kalua the Kahiki Mystery Girl, from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1965, from the collection of Ronald Ortman
Postcard for Beyond the Reef in Brookfield

date unknown, from the collection of Tikinaut
Postcard from Trader Vic's in Detroit

date unknown, from the collection of Chub
Postcard from Beachbum Burt's in Redondo Beach

date unknown, from the collection of Slacks Ferret
Reverse of postcard from Don the Beachcomber in St. Paul

date unknown, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Postcard from Don the Beachcomber in St. Paul

date unknown, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Reverse of postcard from Shangri-La in Chicago

date unknown, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Postcard from Shangri-La in Chicago

date unknown, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Reverse of postcard from The Islander in Los Angeles

circa 1958, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Postcard from The Islander in Los Angeles

circa 1958, from the collection of Christopher S. Joy
Postcard from The Luau in Beverly Hills

date unknown, from the collection of Tim Haack
Postcard from the Philadelphia Marriott, showing A-frame entrance to Kona Kai

date unknown, from the collection of Tim Haack
Postcard showing A-frame entrance to Trader Vic's in San Juan

date unknown, from the collection of Tim Haack
Artist's rendering of the Molokai Lounge at Mai-Kai in Ft. Lauderdale

date unknown, from the collection of Tim Haack
Postcard from Leilani Village in Brookfield

date unknown, from the collection of Beaumont Gardner
Postcard painting of the Mai-Kai in Ft. Lauderdale

date unknown, from the collection of Swanky
Postcard from Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus

circa 1965, from the collection of Swanky
Postcard from Aku Aku in Las Vegas

circa 1959, from the collection of Swanky
Luau postcard at Don the Beachcomber in Waikiki

circa 1957, from the collection of MrBaliHai
Postcard from the Waikikian Hotel in Waikiki

circa 1967, from the collection of MrBaliHai
Postcard from the Waikikian Hotel

date unknown, from the collection of Humuhumu
Postcard from The Outrigger in Denver

date unknown, from the collection of Humuhumu
Postcard from Kona Inn

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Kona Inn

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Drink menu from Trader Vic's in Oakland

1941, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Postcard from Kona Inn in Hawaii

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Kona Inn in Hawaii

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Reverse side of postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Reverse side of postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Souvenir menu postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Souvenir menu postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Souvenir menu postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Souvenir menu postcard from Kelbo's

date unknown, from the collection of the Los Angeles Public Library
Postcard from Trader Vic's in San Francisco

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Polynesian in Ocean Shores

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Lanai in San Mateo

date unknown, from the collection of Mike Remmel
Postcard from The Lanai in San Mateo

date unknown, from the collection of Mike Remmel
Postcard from The Conga Lounge

2005, from the collection of Bonnie and Gwen Smith
Detail from a drink menu showing the interior of Langerman's Luau in Narberth

1960, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail from a jumbo postcard for Tonga Lei in Malibu

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail from jumbo postcard showing interior of Tonga Lei in Malibu

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail from jumbo postcard showing the exterior of Tonga Lei in Malibu

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard for the Sheraton-Waikiki featuring the Kon-Tiki

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard for the Trade Winds West Motel, which held the Club Trade Winds restaurant in Tulsa

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Pantley's Pagan Hut

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Beachcomber in London

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Tiki Bob's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Traders in Beverly Hills, which was later renamed Trader Vic's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Enchanted Tiki Room

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Early postcard from the Tonga Room, from when it was themed as an ocean liner

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Honolulu Trader Vic's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard showing the torch lighting ceremony at Tiki Gardens

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard with a view of Tiki Gardens from the Gate House veranda

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Trader Frank's restaurant at Tiki Gardens

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Polynesian in Connecticut

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Tonga Room

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard showing the Aloha Lounge at Bob Lee's Islander

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Chicago Trader Vic's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the San Francisco Trader Vic's

1971, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Waikiki Room at the Hotel Nicolette

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Tiki-Jo

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from The Enchanted Tiki Room

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard for Kon Tiki Ports, showing the Macao dining room (a.k.a. Kon-Tiki Ports)

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Denver Trader Vic's, when it was still called the Outrigger

1960, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard for the Kon-Tiki in Montreal

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Detail of the back of a postcard from Hawaii Kai

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Hawaii Kai in New York

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard showing Steve Crane and his fourth wife at the entrance to the Portland Kon-Tiki

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard depicting the entrance to the Montreal Kon-Tiki

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Mauna Loa in Mexico City

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Aloha Room

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Interior of Zombie Village mailer

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Mailer from Zombie Village

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard showing the bar at Skipper Kent's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from Skipper Kent's

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Postcard from the Kalua Room

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
Linen postcard from Hawaiian Cottage

date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne