In Search of Tiki in Washington, D.C...Georgians on the Hunt - Tiki Travel

I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Thu, May 4, 2006 2:29 PM If you are near Vera's White Sands, you should definitely make an effort to stop in. Yes, it is definitely over the top, with some of the best tiki decor in the DC area. It is a gem that most people overlook, and I think your students will greatly appreciate it. You may want to telephone before stopping by (410-586-1182), to make sure they are open, as their hours and days of operation change throughout the year. The Solomon's Island Tiki Bar gets more visitors, but the bar is a more open-air Jimmy Buffet type place, with mass-produced drinks poured out of gallon jugs. I have never been to the Big Hunt, so cannot vouch for that location. Another place to consider stopping at is the Continental Modern Pool Lounge http://modernpoollounge.com/index.html , http://smallpicture.blogspot.com/2005/08/continental-pool-lounge-in-rosslyn.html , which is a modern bar/pool hall located in Rosslyn, just across the Key Bridge from Georgetown (free parking is available) The pool table area in the back corner has a tiki theme. The following is from an USA Today that appeared last year, "Probably the most imaginatively designed room in America," "The inspiration is equal parts The Jetsons, Disneyland and Barbarella. Each signature space is its own little movie set, stocked with kitschy furniture and doodads. The décor and exotic cocktails make it perfect for a fun, social game."

If you are near Vera's White Sands, you should definitely make an effort to stop in. Yes, it is definitely over the top, with some of the best tiki decor in the DC area. It is a gem that most people overlook, and I think your students will greatly appreciate it. You may want to telephone before stopping by (410-586-1182), to make sure they are open, as their hours and days of operation change throughout the year.

The Solomon's Island Tiki Bar gets more visitors, but the bar is a more open-air Jimmy Buffet type place, with mass-produced drinks poured out of gallon jugs.

I have never been to the Big Hunt, so cannot vouch for that location. Another place to consider stopping at is the Continental Modern Pool Lounge http://modernpoollounge.com/index.html , http://smallpicture.blogspot.com/2005/08/continental-pool-lounge-in-rosslyn.html , which is a modern bar/pool hall located in Rosslyn, just across the Key Bridge from Georgetown (free parking is available) The pool table area in the back corner has a tiki theme.

The following is from an USA Today that appeared last year, "Probably the most imaginatively designed room in America," "The inspiration is equal parts The Jetsons, Disneyland and Barbarella. Each signature space is its own little movie set, stocked with kitschy furniture and doodads. The décor and exotic cocktails make it perfect for a fun, social game."

Post #230514 by ikitnrev on Thu, May 4, 2006 2:29 PM