Post #31206 by Futura Girl on Wed, Apr 23, 2003 3:50 AM

On 2003-04-18 00:40, SpaceAgeCity wrote:
CANOGA PARK: Kona Kai Mobile Home Village, 8800 Eton Ave.
STUDIO CITY: The Tahitian, 12010 Ventura Blvd. (Still standing?)
WOODLAND HILLS: Aku Aku Motor Inn, 21830 Ventura Blvd.

As far as these places in the Valley are concerned...

Kona Kai - I don't remember anything tiki left about it other than its name - let me know if you find anything else?
The Tahitian is a parking lot :(
Aku Aku - has been a bit generic-ified...

Also, add these must see places (if not already on your list):
Horace Heidt's Magnolia Estates (1962) - 14155 Magnolia Blvd. Sherman Oaks
Tahitian Village Apartments (1964) - 7923 Reseda Blvd. (NOT Canoga Park, but Reseda and go INSIDE to see the tiki posts!!!)
Kona Pali Apartments (1962) - 10520 Balboa Blvd. (outstanding! in the BOT)
Tonga Hut (Tiki bar) - 12808 Victory, North Hollywood

Not tiki - but kitschy - you might like the remnants of Old Trapper's Lodge on the western end of the Pierce College Campus in Woodland Hills.

Call me when you are heading up to the Valley and maybe we can hook up? Or at least you could borrow my copy of the "How Modern Was My Valley" tour guide. But remember, it takes at least 2-4 days of exploring to cover all the Googie and Midcentury stuff in this book... Since so much of the Valley was developed in the Mid Century, there is lots to see up here.

Also, see my list of other places to dine and drink and stay here: http://www.lottaliving.com/valleytour/

[ Edited by: Futura Girl on 2003-04-23 04:04 ]