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The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area
Bamboo Hut is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

1. Bamboo Hut

479 Broadway (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Jackson Square · 34 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: The island decor transports you back to that spring break you only barely remember. What really seals the deal making this a must-drink-at tiki bar is flaming volcano bowls and the cheap prices. Read more.

Forbidden Island is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

2. Forbidden Island

8.7
1304 Lincoln Ave (at Sherman St), Alameda, CA
Tiki Bar · West End · 93 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: The next time you need a tropical getaway, just head across the Bay Bridge to this retro-oasis with wicker furniture, tiki statues, velvet Tahitian paintings, a thatched ceiling and so much bamboo. Read more.

Luau Lounge Tiki Bar is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

3. Luau Lounge Tiki Bar

7.0
Players Sports Grill & Arcade Pier 39 San Francisco, CA 94133, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Fishermans Wharf · 7 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: At the end of Pier 39, hidden in the back of the Players Sports Grill & Arcade is a “secret” tiki bar with a thatched-roof bar, classic tiki drinks, and unbelievable views of the Bay. Read more.

Longitude is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

4. Longitude

347 14th St (Webster), Oakland, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown Oakland · 24 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: This feels like a five-star tropical retreat with east African art, green leather, and lush ferns throughout. The menu includes vegetable samosas, house-made crab rangoon, and other tasty treats. Read more.

Pagan Idol is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

5. Pagan Idol

8.3
375 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 101 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: You'll find thatched roofs, a ceiling that twinkles like the night sky, and a volcano that periodically erupts. Tiki drinks are all around $12, while shared bowls range from $25 to $50. Read more.

Smuggler's Cove is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

6. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Walking in is like walking onto a movie set. And the drinks, while tiki and tropical, aren’t those sugary sweet hangover-in-the-making concoctions you get at so many other bars with a similar theme. Read more.

Tiki Haven is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

7. Tiki Haven

5.8
1334 Noriega St (btwn 20th Ave & 21st Ave), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Outer Sunset · 8 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Tiki Haven is a perfect stay-cay destination. There’s lots of bamboo, strings of lights, surfboard decor, and, of course: the signature Fire Bowl, a blended punch made with rum, vodka, AND gin. Read more.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

8. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.6
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Every once and a while there’s a rainstorm, complete with thunder and lightning. INSIDE. If that sounds totally amazing, imagine experiencing it while sipping on a Singapore Sling or a Tonga Mai Tai. Read more.

Trad'r Sam's is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

9. Trad'r Sam's

7.2
6150 Geary Blvd (btwn 25th and 26th Aves), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Outer Richmond · 61 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: San Francisco's very first Tiki Bar, there’s a huge selection of tiki drinks, many of which come in a bowl, and almost all of which come with a drink umbrella and a maraschino cherry. Read more.

Trader Vic's is one of The Tiki-est Tiki Bars in the Bay Area.

10. Trader Vic's

8.3
9 Anchor Dr (at Powell St), Emeryville, CA
Tiki Bar · Marina - Watergate · 42 tips and reviews

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: A must-visit for the famous Mai Tai, and because it sits on the Bay with amazing views that only get more amazing-er with each sip of rum. And yes, by the end of the night, amazing-er is a real world. Read more.