Post #47350 by AquaZombie on Mon, Aug 11, 2003 2:12 PM

As an alternative to the Caliente, I also recommend the nearby Orbit In, a classic 50s Modern style motel with ten "theme" rooms, right off the downtown strip. We stayed in the "Rat Pack Suite" for my 40th birthday "roast" last April (the reason I missed Tiki Oasis this year, couldn't make the trip to PS twice in a month) and this time, for the next Oasis, we're booked in the "Leopard Room." This place is right out of a Shag painting and while it is pricier than the Caliente, it is also well worth it, so save those pennies. Ultra Lounge music plays all day and night in the courtyard and guests are served free "Orbitinis" in the poolside bar every evening. Due to the small size they fill up fast, though, so if curious, check out http://www.orbitin.com

Incidentally, Otto asked me and Alan Parowski of Liftoff! (Tease-o-rama) to put together the film program next year, with alternating futuristic sci-fi/primitive tiki themes. We'll post the program for both sci-fi Friday (when it's more for background ambience)and primitive Saturday (a poolside "Thrillville")when finalized. No "Hawaiian Eye" this year, needless to say.