Post #1277 by martiki on Mon, May 6, 2002 12:43 PM

Thanks for the update on Bakersfield, Patrick. Yes, the Tropics is Modesto is now mostly used as temporary low income housing, and has really gone to seed. The Tiki Lounge out front is in great shape, though. My parents grew up in Fresno and Bakersfield so I have family out there. The Leilani in Fresno still has a great sign out front, but is now a horrible Chinese buffet. So is the Luau. The Luau used to have a sign that said "Tiki Bar" on the side, which led to a locked door and now a storage room. I tried to buy it off them, but to no avail. It's gone now. I will check out that motel when I'm in Fresno next week- thanks for the tip Sven.

-martin