Five Tiki Bars

Tiki bars are a fun way to kick back, relax and celebrate. They're also a great place to go if you’re feeling stressed and want to escape for a while. Luckily, there are plenty of places in the Los Angeles area that offer great tiki-style cocktails.

Tonga Hut Tiki Lounge is one of the oldest tiki bars in the city. It's been open since 1958 and has gone through a few owners over the years, but it has managed to hold on to its mid-century tiki vibe. It has a giant tiki head, tiki stools, black velvet paintings, a waterfall and other tiki decorations.

Kahuna Tiki Restaurant & Tiki Lounge is the perfect place to experience a little of the Aloha Spirit and unique island culture of Hawaii. The tiki bar serves up fresh, beautifully prepared large appetizers for sharing, great sandwiches and seafood, crisp salads, sushi and more.

Long Beach's Bamboo Club is the newest tiki bar in California, but it has already made its mark. Designed by Future Bars, the team behind San Francisco's Pagan Idol, it brings a tiki village to Long Beach with thatched-roof huts and starry ceilings. The menu includes a wide variety of classic tiki drinks and a full dinner menu that is focused on sustainability.

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A Laid-Back Tiki Bar With Fruity Drinks and Lava Rock Fountains

The laid-back atmosphere at this North Hollywood tiki bar makes it the perfect place to stop for a drink after work or on a night out. The bar has a huge selection of fruity, tropical-flavored drinks and features lava rocks and eclectic tunes on the jukebox.

You can even smoke outside on the patio, if that's your thing. It’s a small space and not very big, but it always feels like a comfortable spot to hang out.

Tonga Hut Tiki Bar is the oldest tiki bar in the city, so it’s got a lot of history. It's been through a few owners over the years, and recently, it was repainted to return to its original glory. Its big booths and laid-back crowd make it a popular choice for groups of all sizes, and its jukebox is filled with the best surf music from the '60s and '70s.

A Tiki Bar With a Twist

In a world of overly sugary beverages, the ice-cold, frothy cocktail at this Marina del Rey bar is refreshing and surprisingly light. You can get a rum-based cocktail, a fruity cocktail or a non-alcoholic drink, and it’s all served in a tiki mug.

This tiny, reservation-only tiki bar doesn’t have the same old tiki decor as some of the other tiki bars in the area. However, it has a large selection of fruity tiki-style cocktails that can be enjoyed on the screened patio, and if you are lucky, the bartender will make you a special drink garnished with a giant flaming marshmallow on a stick.

It's a laid-back, funky space that’s also a good spot for couples to grab a drink and enjoy some island-style food. The staff is warm and friendly, and the drinks are well-made.