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Tiki Bar In Laguna Beach Gets Full Restoration, Reopening: Report

After first opening its doors in 1947, Laguna Beach's Royal Hawaiian is being rebuilt by some big names in the hospitality industry.

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One of America's oldest tiki bars is being rebuilt by some formidable hospitality names, including Dushan Zaric of Employees only, Eater Los Angeles reported.
One of America's oldest tiki bars is being rebuilt by some formidable hospitality names, including Dushan Zaric of Employees only, Eater Los Angeles reported. (Google Maps)

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — One of America's oldest tiki bars is being rebuilt by some formidable hospitality names, including Dushan Zaric of Employees only, Eater Los Angeles reported.

The Royal Hawaiian opened at 331 N. Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach in 1947. It was originally opened by Philippines-born Francis Cabang and Harold "Hal" Hanna, two World War II veterans. Back then, the Royal Hawaiian served as a hangout for tiki fanatics and families.

The new Royal Hawaiian is expected to open by early June, the report said, and will feature a forward-thinking cocktail menu and an opening menu that includes Korean, Filipino, Japanese and Chamorro foods.

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To learn more about the reopening of this iconic tiki lounge in Laguna Beach, read the full article on Eater Los Angeles.

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