Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

History & Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant

1968 Mai-Kai Calendar Girls

1968 Mai-Kai Calendar
1968 Mai-Kai Calendar
Gail - Miss January 1968
Gail – Miss January 1968
Leila - Miss February 1968
Leila – Miss February 1968
Kona Coffee Grog
Kona Coffee Grog

This is one of the things that only the Mai-Kai does today. This was a signature of Don the Beachcomber’s that the Mai-Kai carries on and is a must.

Robin - Miss March 1968
Robin – Miss March 1968

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Molokai Bar, pre-1971 renovations. Note the barrel table and general tropical theme.

Mireille - Miss April 1968
Mireille – Miss April 1968

Fiji Room

Yvonne - Miss May 1968
Yvonne – Miss May 1968
Patti - Miss June 1968
Patti – Miss June 1968
Samoan Room
Fiji Room

The Fiji Room no longer exists at the Mai-Kai. It was where the gift shop is now, behind the main show room.

Liva - Miss July 1968
Liva – Miss July 1968
Rosalind - Miss August 1968
Rosalind – Miss August 1968

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The Samoan Room is still there, but much of the authentic decor was donated to museums and universtities in the 1970s.

Andree - Miss September 1968
Andree – Miss September 1968
Myrna - Miss October 1968
Myrna – Miss October 1968
Eileen - Miss November 1968
Eileen – Miss November 1968
Deanna - Miss December 1968
Deanna – Miss December 1968
Carol
Carol