The Tropics - San Diego, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Unisex Hoodie lansing striking a wide-legged dance pose

striking a wide-legged dance pose surrounded by white and yellow four-pointed stars and scattered dots

restaurants like this one anchored a neighborhood buzzing with culture and commerce

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The Tropics - San Diego, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Unisex Hoodie lansing striking a wide-legged dance poseDeep in the heart of downtown San Diego on Broadway, The Tropics transported patrons to a Polynesian paradise from the 1960s through the early 1980s. This legendary tiki bar became a cornerstone of San Diego's exotic cocktail scene, serving up potent rum concoctions in ceramic mugs while bamboo decor and carved tikis created an authentic South Pacific atmosphere. The establishment drew locals and Navy personnel alike, all seeking refuge from