Post #70555 by DawnTiki on Sat, Jan 17, 2004 2:22 PM

Name:Oceanic Arts
Type:store
Street:12414 Whittier Blvd
City:Whittier
State:CA
Zip:90602-1017
Country:USA
Phone:562-698-6960
Status:operational

Description:
Web Pages: http://www.oceanicarts.net/

http://www.cosmicassociates.com/oceanic_arts_mainframe.htm

Taken from the introduction in "Night of the Tiki"

Schmaltz's carved icons have tikified hotels, restaurants, bars and apartment buildings across the country for decades. In 1956, he and his partner Bob Van Oosting founded Oceanic Arts, an Oceanic art emporium outside of Los Angeles. Together they designed South Seas paraphernalia for everything from Hollywoods sets to legendary restaurants and bars. Their most famous installations include Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room, the thatched-roof scenery of Gilligan's Island and the Vietnam villiage set used for the film Forrest Gump.

What I have to say:
There are no words! What a great place, ran by greater people! Bob, Leroy and Susan! What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! All under one roof....Tiki's, quite a mug collection, Tiki's, lamps, Tiki's, bamboo galore, Tiki's, matting, Tiki's, party rentals, Tiki's, Blowfish lamps, Tiki's, authentic Polynesian artifacts, Tiki's, Bob and Leroy, oh...did I mention Tiki's? Bob and Leroy have the stories...they were so friendly and hospitable, they took the time to talk to me and showed me old menus from the greats that are long gone, Don the Beachcombers, The Tahitian. Jeeez, too many, I can't remember them all. Thanks again guys, for letting me take up so much of your busy day, answering any and all of the many questions that I asked. It meant the world to me. :D I'm still smiling!

[ Edited by: DawnTiki on 2004-03-04 17:25 ]