{"id":159126,"date":"2025-08-19T19:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/159126\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T19:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:13:11","slug":"tiki-oasis-2025-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/159126\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiki Oasis 2025 \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tiki Oasis celebrated its 25th year on Aug. 6 -10. Presented by Otto and Baby Doe, Tiki Oasis is billed as \u201cthe nation\u2019s premier island-themed weekender and musical event.\u201d Over five nights and four days, the non-stop tropical-themed fun includes live music, DJs, colorful caftans, tropical cocktails with tastings, food, Tiki-themed hospitality suites, cool cars, the Tiki Oasis Marketplace, original Art and Lamp Shows, entertaining and educational seminars, Tiki-themed craft classes, dancing, costume contests, photo fashion shoots and so much more!<\/p>\n<p>Tiki Oasis began in 2001 at the Caliente Tropics Hotel in Palm Springs, California. It outgrew that location and moved to the Hanalei Hotel (which became the Crowne Plaza) in San Diego\u2019s Mission Valley area. It moved again to Vacation Village (Paradise Point) on Mission Bay, the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island and, most recently, the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of Tiki Oasis\u2019 25th anniversary, this year\u2019s theme was a celebration of themes from past years. This was reflected in its seminars, and with bands and DJs that have played at Tiki Oasis before.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The annual Tiki Oasis Caftan Stroll poolside(Jan Wagner)\" width=\"1800\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DMT-L-AUTO2-0819.jpg\" \/>The annual Tiki Oasis Caftan Stroll poolside<br \/>\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n<p>An opening night (Wednesday, Aug. 6) party was held at the Catamaran Resort &amp; Spa \u2014 a Pacific Island-themed hotel on Mission Bay, and \u201chome to the area\u2019s longest-running annual summer luau;\u201d while over at the Town &amp; Country Resort was a preview viewing of the annual Tiki Oasis Art and Lamp Shows. The original, one-of-a-kind works of art would be available for sale starting at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Aug. 7.<\/p>\n<p>The seminars and other activities all took place at the Town &amp; Country Resort, from Thursday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Presentations included \u201cTiki Chic: Fashions for the Sophisticated\u201d with Dave Temple, \u201cPolynesian San Diego: Mid-Century Modern Locations\u201d with Martin Lindsay, \u201cDonn Beach\u2019s Buttery Pearly Diver: Mystery Solved!\u201d with Shelley Bowers, \u201cIt\u2019s Tiki Time!\u201d with Robert and Asia Estigoy, \u201cThe Book of Tiki Turns 25\u201d with Sven Kirsten, \u201cEdithe Beutler: Artist, Entrepreneur and Mother\u201d with CJ Cook, \u201cThe Adventurous World of Disney Parks\u201d with Kevin Lively, \u201cMission Possible: Spy Au Go Go\u201d with The Devil-Ettes, \u201cSugar and Spice To Make Your Cocktail Nice\u201d with Kyle Rioux, \u201cVintage Polynesia En M\u00e9xico\u201d with Mr. La Cultura Tiki, \u201cDances from the Big Band Era\u201d with Steve Conrad, \u201cSustainable Tropical Cocktails\u201d with Tiki Lindy, \u201cRay Buhen of Tiki-Ti: A Tiki Icon\u201d with Adrian Eustaquio, \u201c25 Year Rums: Tastings and Tales\u201d with Bryan Inman \u2014 The Rum Champion, \u201cThe Ultimate Vintage Hairstyle: Waves &amp; Victory Rolls\u201d with Miss Holly Dawn, \u201cSlip: The Secret Sauce of Tiki Mugs\u201d with VanTiki, \u201c25 Years of Tiki Oasis\u201d with Baby Doe &amp; Otto and Friends, \u201cSurf\u2019s Up! A Wild History of 60s Beach Party Movies\u201d with Bo Bennett, \u201cSneak Peek into the Historic Mai-Kai\u2019s Secret Bar,\u201d \u201cIntoxicating Illumination\u201d with Tiki Doug, \u201cJamaica\u2019s Influence on Tropical Cocktails\u201d with Ian Burrell, \u201cBowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling\u201d with Chris Nichols, \u201cThe Evolution of Ska to Rocksteady\u201d with Junor Francis, \u201cTales of the San Diegan Bartender from Far and Wide (panel discussion) and \u201cGoogieland\u201d with the incredible Charles Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Original lamp at the annual Tiki Oasis Lamp Show(Jan Wagner)\" width=\"1337\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DMT-L-AUTO3-0819.jpg\" \/>Original lamp at the annual Tiki Oasis Lamp Show<br \/>\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n<p>Participatory activities included a \u201cWelcome Singalong\u201d with King Kukulele, \u201cCaftans &amp; Coffee: Breakfast with the Aloha Caftan Society,\u201d \u201cAloha Caftan Society Presents\u2026The Tiki Oasis Caftan Stroll!,\u201d \u201cBeauty BouTiki &amp; Barbershop,\u201d \u201cTiki Oasis Photo Studio,\u201d \u201cHulabilly Country Two-Step\u201d with Steve Conrad, \u201cTiki Oasis Book Club Presents \u2018Sharks in the Time of Saviors\u2019 by Kawai Strong Washburn\u201d \u2014 hosted by Karen Finlay, \u201cTiki Oasis Swizzle Swap featuring Coasters, Postcards and Matchbooks,\u201d the \u201c11th Annual Cabana Suit Strut,\u201d \u201cLamp Building from Layout To Illuminate\u201d with Patrick Thompson, \u201cBrooches and Brims\u201d with Kristen James &amp; Jennifer Watson, \u201dPosing for Photos\u2026 Underwater!\u201d with MeduSirena, and the 11th Annual Tiki Oasis San Diego Bartender Battle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, a multitude of DJs kept everyone entertained with music at poolside and elsewhere. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, live bands played on an outdoor stage set up on the lawn. The fun continued late at night, with more live music, the Official Suite Soirees and the Midnight Burlesque Show.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A live band performing on stage at the event.(Jan Wagner)\" width=\"1800\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DMT-L-AUTO4-0819.jpg\" \/>A live band performing on stage at the event.<br \/>\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, after the day\u2019s activities, it was time to party with the \u201cTiki Oasis Rock \u2018n Roll Party! Shake, Shout, Shimmy!\u201d That included arcade games, record vendors and Go-Go Dancers!<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to sign up for the Tiki Oasis email list, visit: tikioasis.com.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Eliza Woodman 2025 Bartender Battle winner(Jan Wagner)\" width=\"1229\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DMT-L-AUTOR5-0819-01.jpg\" \/>Eliza Woodman \u2014 2025 Bartender Battle winner<br \/>\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n<p>To explore a wide variety of content dating back to 2002, with the most photos and the latest text, visit \u201cAutoMatters &amp; More\u201d at https:\/\/automatters.net. Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue \u2018years\u2019 boxes and browse.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2025 by Jan Wagner \u2013 AutoMatters &amp; More #894r1<\/p>\n<p>Originally Published: August 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM PDT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tiki Oasis celebrated its 25th year on Aug. 6 -10. 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