Post #372017 by bigbrotiki on Sun, Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM

Did you catch this reply to your original post?:

I would start on top at the 210 Freeway at the Rosemead Exit, and go all the way South on Rosemead Blvd past South El Monte down to El Monte/Pico Rivera. You will find:

The Outrigger Apartments. Street number is missing here, look for a nice wide A-frame on the left side of Rosemead Blvd.:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5862&forum=2

Then the Kona Kai Apts, marvel at all the different Tiki posts and its A-frame/waterfall/Island mosaic entrance:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27645&forum=2

Then have lunch at Bahooka (recommended: Ribs and yams):
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5021&forum=2

Then check out the big Tiki still outside of the Kahlua Apts:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=9874&forum=2
(ooops, all info removed by some nice person who left and took it all with him...BUT you have the Critiki link there to find it)

and then, quite a bit further South, the three apartment buildings Kapu Kai/Samoa/Aloha Arms (now called Paradise Island):
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=12909&forum=2

And if you REALLY want to top off your expedition, and shop for some classic Tiki, jump East over to Whittier to Oceanic Arts, that will make it all come together for you:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=7252&forum=2