Palm Springs Tiki

Palm Springs Tiki explores the mid-century fascination with Polynesian fantasy in the California desert. From the 1930s to the 1970s, Palm Springs and nearby communities embraced the tiki trend, with Polynesian-themed restaurants, bars, hotels, and even trailer parks. Celebrities and vacationers alike flocked to hotspots like Don the Beachcomber, the Tropics Motor Lodge, and the Desert Air Hotel’s grand luaus. Through vintage photos, postcards, and architectural renderings, Sven Kirsten and Peter Moruzzi bring this vibrant era to life, making this book a must-have for tiki and mid-century design enthusiasts.