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House of Tiki is (sadly) Closing Our Hut |
shakatiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 05, 2003
Posts: 159
From: OC via Kailua via Dogtown via Mammoth
|  Posted: 2009-09-04 12:17 pm Permalink
It's been a long journey (eight wonderful years!) filled with lots of great memories. As many of you know, we made a huge effort to survive after having to leave our Newport Blvd. location. And we wish to thank ALL of you who have supported us through the years.
Please stop by to say "Aloha" to our little shop and House of Tiki 'ohana.
We are having a clearance sale on Saturday, Sept. 12th, 10 am to 6 pm.
Bring the keikis for a free shave ice.
Many MAHALOS for your support!
House of Tiki is located at 660 West 17th Street, Hut #30, in Costa Mesa, CA
(949) 642-8454
A Hui Ho! Wes
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Hula Mama
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Joined: Jun 17, 2009
Posts: 15
From: Corona
| Posted: 2009-09-04 12:42 pm Permalink
I am so sad to hear that you are closing!! Dave and I will definately stop by and say hi.
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rugbymatt
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2009-09-04 1:15 pm Permalink
Sorry to hear the sad news. I was lucky enough to stop by the old shop on a few of my trips out to So Cal. Best of luck with your future endevors.
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Jungle Trader
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Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 3691
From: Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca.
| Posted: 2009-09-04 1:25 pm Permalink
Bummer Wes. Hope you can catch the next wave and ride like you've never ridden before.
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Monkeyman
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Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2301
From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-04 1:54 pm Permalink
Im sorry to hear it Wes.
Your shop was always a favorite of mine to visit when I was in Costa Mesa.
May these economic times just resolve themselves soon and get us ALL out of this funk..
bummer
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 4031
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-04 2:02 pm Permalink
I was very sad to hear of this, Wes & Pua are the best people you can know
Costa Mesa will be a less interesting place without the "House of Tiki".
Please all come down to the store, say hello & let them know that they will be missed.
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TikiShopPua
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Joined: Nov 21, 2006
Posts: 119
From: North Shore, O'ahu, to OC, Cali.
| Posted: 2009-09-04 6:08 pm Permalink
Lance...you're awesome.
And thanks to everyone who has called, written, and come in to the store today to give us some Aloha. It's really helped.
Please don't forget to come see us on September 12th. We'd really appreciate it.
Malama Pono, Pua
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Tiki Kupcake
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Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 362
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2009-09-04 7:19 pm Permalink
I'm so sorry to hear the news. If only we were closer to be able to come by. Good luck with everything!
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Tiki-Kate
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 21, 2003
Posts: 1700
From: Yucaipa, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-04 8:26 pm Permalink
Very sad news.
It's the end of an era. House of Tiki was the last remaining place on my old Tiki Shopping Tour. I would hit Joe's Aloha Collectibles, Ron Jon's, Hilo Hattie, House of Tiki and Switched on Gallery every few weeks.
Thanks for always providing great tiki merchandise. You'll certainly be missed.
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1961surf
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: May 03, 2007
Posts: 1895
From: Newport Beach, Ca .
| Posted: 2009-09-05 11:47 am Permalink
We have all been effected by this awful economy, I know my insurance brokerage has
been.... big time .We will all miss our little piece of Aloha in CM.I will definitely
stop by and say hello and buy some stuff .Best of luck to you Wes and all your future
endeavors .
Aloha-Trader Billy
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Wildsville man
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 13, 2007
Posts: 1304
From: PALM SPRINGSVILLE
| Posted: 2009-09-05 1:21 pm Permalink
This was the place were I purchased my first tiki. I always loved the lay out and the employees were always great and seemed like family.
As I am very sad to see this end,you never what may come of this in the future...........Wes and the crew are true friends to tiki and I wouldn't
be shocked to see them find another way to express their love of tiki in the future.
Even though I no longer live in O.C. I loved knowing it was an option when I came into town.
Thank you for starting me out on my tiki quest
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Clarita
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 26, 2006
Posts: 1234
From: BA Arg
| Posted: 2009-09-06 12:30 pm Permalink
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that, you are such nice people. thanks so much for being so kind to me, I appreciate it a lot, you seems like family more than business people, I guess that's bad thing lately... But it isn't it's inspiring. much aloha to you all!
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bigbrotiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10566
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2009-09-06 1:51 pm Permalink
As it drags on, this economy slump is making it harder and harder for a lot of small businesses to stay afloat, it sucks especially when the good ones bite the dust.
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tikiyaki
Grand Member (5 years)
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-06 7:50 pm Permalink
Wes and Pua....
So sorry to hear that H.O.T is going out. Ever since I visited there several years ago, I've been a fan.
Please follow this ling to the bottom of the page to fin a blog post I did on the Hot Lava Java Grand Opening. To me, the original House of Tiki location was my favorite, and I LOVED the Hot Lava Java coffee house idea.
I could spend a good 2 hours just hangin in House of Tiki, and it will be sadly missed.
http://tikiyaki.wordpress.com/?s=Hot+Lava+Java&searchbutton=Go%21
This economic recession just sucks.
Thanx for being there and having a great store guys...I'm sad to see you go.
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Tangaroa-Ru
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 04, 2006
Posts: 377
From: Surf's Up, Los Angeles!
| Posted: 2009-09-06 10:18 pm Permalink
This is sad Tiki news, indeed. Great store and nice people running it.
I think we all hope that you continue to sell your fine wares via the internet. (Will you?)
I love my bracelet and bamboo purse that I bought from your booth at Oasis this year. Quality merchandise!
Mahalo for providing a great shopping experience for us all in O.C. Raising a Tiki mug to you for new and profitable adventures in your future!
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