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    Tiki Oasis

    4.6 (37 reviews)
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    Zildheam D.

    This is such a huge event, it goes on for days. I only rate four stars because the tickets are not available for just single days, you pay a lot to go all days but this is a huge commitment. Fun, cool vibe and the crowd here is super chill, very nice culture, everyone is polite and fun and there to have a good time, good vibes all around. Good music, fun shows, the room parties are great if you are willing to stand in line, i would recommend renting a room if you are doing all days.

    Aileen M.

    This year was my first time at Tiki Oasis. Held from Wed., Aug 8 to Sun., Aug 12 at The Crowne Plaza in San Diego, there were several levels of multi-day tickets ranging from $135 to $499. Prices were not for the faint of heart especially if you didn't spend most of your time on the premises: lounging in or around the pool, listening to bands (both during the day and evening), attending symposiums (essentially classes or presentations with a tiki or tropical theme), shopping at the indoor and outdoor marketplace, and, of course, drinking with your friends (new and old). I attended a handful of symposiums from Friday to Sunday - most of which were cool (Charles Phoenix was a hoot) and included a cocktail sample but a couple were a complete waste of time. Since my ticket included all non-cocktail symposiums, it wasn't a big deal to leave a symposium after a few minutes to attend another. On Friday, there were free cocktails at the pool for a couple of hours - sponsored by liquor companies, tiki bars, or a combination of the two! On Friday night, I attended the midnight burlesque show which was wildly popular and fire-hazard-dangerously crowded. The show itself was fun but the execution of having us move our own chairs from the back of the room to the front of the stage was... well, stupid. The mad rush to the stage caused a number of people to get angry at each other and almost erupted in physical altercations because the people who didn't follow directions essentially cut in front of the line of those of us who waited. Overall, I had a great time people-watching as most of the patrons wore tropical- or nautical-themed outfits, many of which were vintage or vintage-looking. People were generally really friendly, too. My favorite aspect about the festival was meeting the artists and seeing all the great art and items for sale at the indoor and outdoor marketplace. I picked up some great items, too: two dresses, a pair of sunglasses, a limited edition/numbered Tiki Oasis print, a print of The Stockton Islander (a popular tiki-themed restaurant from the 1960s-70s), and Doug Horne's tiki lantern mug. Included in the price of my ticket was with the official Tiki Oasis mug: the bust of a badass-looking tiki sailor sculpted and produced by Eeekum Bookum. It looks great among my tiki mug collection! I doubt I will attend the festival again given the price-point and fact that I prefer sight-seeing to lounging around a pool and attending symposiums. The good thing, though, is that the shopping areas are free on certain days and times so I wouldn't mind coming back to shop!

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    Kendra H.

    TIKI-GEEKY. Not for the faint of heart Tiki-goer. Plan a week of partying and drink fest and shopping and pool play. This place is crowded, fun, communal, kid-friendly, and non stop jam packed activities. I really enjoyed all the live music, arts and crafts, symposiums, vendor shopping and room parties. The first thing to do here is get the lay of the land. Understand the map and pick your itinerary. It can be overwhelming and crazy if you aren't a good planner. Also, become a Facebook group member so you can keep in touch with all the community and know what's happening. It was super helpful to have a room at the Crowne Plaza, but the rooms go quick and they're difficult to come by. If you don't have a room, parking off site and shuttle service is a bit of an ordeal. The people there are hardcore Tiki from designer fashion, hair rolling, 50's swim couture, and tiki freaky mugs and art. Bring your style best.

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    Jason W.

    Tiki Oasis is my favorite weekend of the year, it's always the greatest party! I've brought friends and coworkers in years past that were not at all into Tiki, they always leave going "so, what's the plan for next year?" 2019 was maybe the best one for me so far, the 80's "Catch the New Wave" theme was such a blast. Can't wait to see what Baby Doe and Otto cook up for next year!

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    Amelia R.

    Best Tiki Event, BAR NONE! Originally took place at the Caliente Tropics in palm Springs, but moved to the Hanalei in SD to accommodate the swelling crowds. Still really affordable, too! Tons of vendors of vintage clothing & wares, original art (Tiki carvings, mugs, jewelry, imagery, etc.), as well a great musical acts, seminars, and a freindly, lively atmosphere. There is something to do at almost any hour from the Thursday it started until Sunday night. People have even been starting to stay over on Sunday, in order to make (what is becoming) the traditional Monday morning breakfast at The Waffle Spot in The King's Inn across the way...

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    Best tiki event I have ever been to! Full of nice people, yummy drinks and the room parties are the best! Can't wait for next year!

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    The Best Tiki fan place at San Diego currently at Crown Plaza if your a tiki Fan great to come and have some TIKI time!

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    2.6
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    The venue was super hidden and right next to a boomerang shop or something. Everyone was super kind…read more(security check in, cashier people). The bands (FLAT OUT, Buffalo Farm, and TX2) were AMAZING and we got to meet all of them. Super kind people. The venue itself was super cool. It kind of reminds me of the voodoo room at house of blues but a bit bigger. The only down side was I almost passed. But whatever. Awesome place to see a show.

    Not my favorite venue in SD. We prefer to go to other places, if it can be helped…read more Let's start with the good. The employees have been very nice, which helps when you're trying to navigate shows as ADA. You email to let them know you're coming to a specific show. And sound is decent, but definitely bring ear protection if you're going to be up front near the stacks. We go to a lot of punk, metal, hardcore, etc and that gets LOUD. Concessions isn't too bad. The snack bar only takes cash for sodas, candy, etc. But you can use a card for alcohol at the bars. Go figure. And now the not so good. First of all, a weird layout, because it used to be a small movie theater in the old days (hence the exit stairs and pairs of windows super high up along the wall, lol). This makes for some strange pockets where getting out of the up-front area becomes almost impossible for a sold-out show. A not so comfortable seating option for ADA. Small folding stools aren't comfortable for more than a short period of time. (I know someone that's an ADA consultant for venues and festivals, and he would love to work with you guys, just saying....) The womens bathroom is always horrible. Two of the stalls always seem to be flooded, and I feel like the first stall hasn't locked in years. Seriously, it needs a lot of help. Don't park in the handicap parking places, because you will never be able to get out when everyone is leaving. And if there's police activity or tons of rideshare, they'll block you in. The parking lot definitely is super torn up and needs to be repaved, but I'm not counting that against them because it's not up to them. So do we come here? Yes. Are we excited to? No.

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