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Tiki and Mid-Century Suggestions in San Diego?
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Hi, [ Edited by: sparklegem on 2003-07-21 23:15 ] |
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thejab
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Gem- Look in this thread. Within that there's a post by Alnshely that has links to several old threads that discuss all things to see and do in SD. Have fun in my old hometown! |
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sparklegem
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Thank you; I had already looked there, but was hoping for more info. |
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christiki295
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07/22/2003
Best Western Island Palms on Shelter Island is a modern jewel, complete with ameoba shaped pool, is walking distance to the Bali Hai (order the Mr. Bali Hai mai tai and get the stamped mug) and Trader Mort's. (Is there an echo on this board?) Shopping: Horton Plaza is fun in an LA 84 Olympics type of way (designed by Jon Verde, the same architect). There is also La Jolla for shopping. For modernism, check out the Solana Beach train station, newly designed fora 50s retro look. Also, you will want to dine at the flamingo colored art deco China Camp, on Kettner, downtown. |
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07/22/2003
Sparky, We've had about 20 or so centuries (that we know of that is), exactly which one's mid point do you refer? |
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thejab
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Gem- For mid-century architecture this may help: http://www.modernsandiego.com/ The Salk institute in La Jolla is one of the best examples and they offer tours. For modern furnishings Boomerang is the best store (but it's pricey) http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/profile/114329 For dining and nightlife besides the tiki places mentioned. Great old lounges for meat and Manhattan lovers: The Turf Club: Red Fox Room: Albie's Beef Inn: Harbor View Lounge at Tom Ham's Lighthouse: For more expensive dining check out one of these landmark restaurants (unfortunately most have been redecorated but still maintain the classy night out feel). And all of them have great food. The Marine Room in La Jolla (since the 1940s) is right on the ocean - waves sometimes crash against the windows! Anthony's Star of the Sea Room Imperial House - great original decor in this Continental cuisine landmark Hope that helps! |
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sparklegem
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07/22/2003
Dear The Jab and ChrisTiki295, Thank you for your replies. I really appreciate it!! I will definitely check them out. Any suggestions for dinner? Should we eat at Bali Hai or Island Palms? We will visit both but wondered if one had better food. Thank You, Gem (not Sparky) |
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sparklegem
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07/22/2003
or Humphrey's? |
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thejab
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The Bali Hai has mediocre to lousy food. I highly recommend driving over to the Islands at the Hanalei for dinner and heading back to the Bali Hai for drinks after. The Islands dining room is gorgeous. Words can't really do it justice but picture a rock and giant clamshell waterfall, little bridges over pools of water, and a group of huge glass floats suspended from the center of the ceiling. It's really magical at night. And the food is a bit better than at the Bali Hai. |
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thejab
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Humphrey's is supposed to have pretty good food but it's expensive and the room is boring contemporary tropical decor. |
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sparklegem
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07/22/2003
Thank you!! That sounds perfect. I can't wait! |
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07/22/2003
If you are looking for mid-century shopping in San Diego you have to check out Boomerang for Modern. I went last time I was in town. their selection was impressive. They are on India st. |
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christiki295
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07/23/2003
Regrettably, I have not been to Islands, although I do note that The Tiki Road Trip gave it 3 pages of ink and called it San Diego's best tiki destination. Nevertheless, I can vouch for and do recommend the cuisine at the Bali Hai. |
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sparklegem
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07/23/2003
I am a bit confused, are Best Western Island Palms and Islands at the Hanalei the same place? And if not which would be a better to place to eat? |
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thejab
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07/23/2003
Not at all. The Islands Restaurant is in the Red Lion Hanalei in Mission Valley (off I8). I agree with Tiki Road Trip that it's THE tiki destination in SD. The Bali Hai is well worth a visit because you can drink out of a Bali Hai mug and the views are great, but there are more tikis and a more of a original polynesian restaurant experience at the Islands. Don't bother going to the Hanalei just to visit the bar though. It's been remodeled so now the only way to experience the Hanalei is to eat in the dining room. Also stroll around the grounds and check out the large atrium area in the middle of the main tower. There's a waterfall and ponds with some tikis among the tropical plants. I don't know anything about the Best Western except that it is near the Bali Hai and Humphrey's Half Moon Inn. |
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sparklegem
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Thank you everyone!! I think that we are set. I am so excited!! We will be there on Saturday! Do you think that we would need reservations at the Islands Retaurant? |
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christiki295
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07/24/2003
You may, as the resturant will only be open for Saturday night and Sunday brunch and then closed until (I believe) Wednesday. Also, I would recommend Shelter Island (Humphreys - Best Western Island Palms) over Hotel Circle as to where to stay based on the proximity to the ocean(harbor). However, you cannot see the sun setting over the water from Shelter Island. I am sure you will have a wonderful vacation; I wish I still lived there! |
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thejab
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07/24/2003
Darn! I thought the Islands was open 7 days a week. I would like to know for sure because I'll be in Mexico for a wedding in October and we plan on driving to San Diego on Monday, Oct. 13th. and have dinner at the Islands that night. |
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