Post #27426 by tikibars on Thu, Mar 20, 2003 11:53 AM

"Wildwood, New Jersey is an Atlantic resort area that has plenty to offer (in addition to a gang of Tiki-themed motels) for enthusiasts of atomic or googie architecture. The city council has dedicated themselves to preserving Wildwood’s mid-century feel. Tiki abounds, mainly in the long and colorful strip of motels (check out the Starlux hotel too!)...

Ala Kai Motel, 8301 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ (609) 522-2159

Ala Moana Motel, 5300 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ (800) 633-7666

Casa Bahama Motel, Orchid Rd. and Atlantic, Wildwood, NJ (609) 522-5500
In spite of the Caribbean name, photos indicate that the Casa Bahama is Polynesian in design.

Hawaiian Rumble Pancake House and Mini Golf, Surf Ave., between 24th and 25th, Wildwood, NJ
The Mini Golf course is certainly Tikified, but the ice cream parlor has nothing Tiki about it at all. The pancake house is bamboo’ed adequately.

Kona Kai Motel, 7300 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ (609) 522-7778
Opened in 1962, the most recent owners (Ralph and Jo Ann, since 1999) have taken steps to restore (not remodel) the Kona Kai. The Tiki garden and rock wall are intact, and the gas torches have been repaired. Tiki Masks still hang on the walls of each room. Ralph also plans to replace some stolen Tiki poles.

Royal Hawaiian Resort Motel, Orchid Rd. and Beach, Wildwood, NJ (609) 522-3414

Tahiti Inn, 12th and Ocean Ave., Ocean City, NJ, (609) 399-0130

Tahiti Motel, 7411 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ (609) 522-2984

Tiki Motel, E16th & Beach, North Wildwood, NJ (609) 522-5310

Waikiki Oceanfront Inn, 6211 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ (800) 62-Aloha
Waikiki’s rooftop restaurant overlooks the beach. "