Tiki Tacoma and Hula-Billy Weekender 5/26-28, 2023

Hula-Billy Weekend in Tacoma

Planning on spending some time in Tacoma?  

You'll need a room!

We have two hotels we recommend for the weekend, on both sides of the affordability scale:

Fancy and expensive:  McMenamins Elks Temple, Seven floors of fun, art, history and delicious food & drink (plus a built-in Tiki Bar) in the heart of Tacoma (about $300 a night for a lovely room.)

Basic, clean and cheap:  Holiday Inn Express in Downtown Tacoma with free breakfast and a swimming pool (about $165 a night for a nice room.)

Sightseeing and Activities



We gotta eat, right?  How about brunch on Saturday, May 27th at the Seinfeld Restaurant:  Little Jerry's!  

Meet up at Noon, 5/27.  Must RSVP to be seated together, NWTikiUnderground@gmail.com.


Seinfeld had a huge following in the 90s, and its most loyal fans miss it to this day. Sadly the days of new episodes are long gone, but if you’re in Tacoma, you can relive some of the memories at Little Jerry’s Restaurant.

Little Jerry's is located at 8233 S Park Avenue in Tacoma.
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Seattle might have their Gum Wall, but Little Jerry's has a Seinfeld wall.
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The show about nothing has become a diner that serves a little bit of everything.
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Have a sweet tooth?  Tour a homegrown candy factory and visit their retail shops!



Johnsons Candy Company is a third generation local family business making candy since 1925 and they are located at 924 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405 and they are open 10am to 4pm on Saturday.


Visit the Almond Roca Factory Store!  It's a cute little bungalow from the Seattle WWorlds Fair located at 110 EAST 26TH STREET, TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98421 USA, open Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm.  


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Tower Lanes - Old School Bowling and Mini-Golf

Step Onto the Greens and Enter Another World as you travel through their 18-hole, lighted miniature golf course and delight in the un-natural beauty of Tower Lanes and Mini-Golf. It comes complete with waterfalls, fountains and bridges throughout this indoor golf course.  For adults who visit, after you try your hand at the 18th hole – treat yourself to the 19th one! Relax in the fully-stocked bar while they serve up your favorite libations. Drink specials available daily.

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Tacoma Antique and Thrift Shopping


Downtown Tacoma’s Antique Row on and around Broadway is a great destination for avid collectors. In addition to the city’s long-standing antique malls, there are several new consignment and vintage shops specializing in curated home décor and furnishings that deliver a slightly more elevated experience.



There are so many awesome antique and thrift stores in Tacoma.  Here's an awesome interactive map with names, addresses and shop hours at "Hey Antiques!"


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