Me enjoying the fun atmosphere of the drive-in, wearing a purple, blue, and green floral halter top, purple shorts, and wood tiki brooch. Behind a carved wood sign reads "Snack Bar" and paintings of Hawaiian beaches hang on either side.

Mission Tiki Drive-In

July 9, 2018, Leave a Comment on Mission Tiki Drive-In

Lost Places Update: The Mission Tiki Drive-In been recategorized as a Lost Place. On January 22nd, 2023, without any fanfare, the Mission Tiki Drive-In went dark. * * * Well, it only took three and a half years, but we finally made it to a drive-in movie theatre here in southern California, the Mission Tiki…

Farewell to Don the Beachcomber

April 15, 2018, 4 Comments

Lost Places Update: As the titled suggests, Huntington Beach’s Don the Beachcomber has closed, becoming yet another Lost Place in Southern California. Today we morn the loss of a tiki palace, or, in a manner of speaking, two. Today Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach (or Surfside, or Sunset Beach, depending on who you talk…

Downey’s Abandoned Space Age Cadillac Dealership

March 23, 2018, 26 Comments

Lost Places Update: The former Bob Spreen Cadillac Dealership of Downey been recategorized as a Lost Place. While the place had stood abandoned for years, it was finally demolished in November 2020. * * * Last month, when my dad and brother were visiting, we went to one of my dad’s old haunts, Bob’s Big…

Paramount Ranch: Set to Screen

February 2, 2018, 5 Comments

Lost Places Update: Paramount Ranch been recategorized as a Lost Place. On Friday, November 9th, 2018, Paramount Ranch fell victim to the Woolsey Fire that tore through the Malibu, Thousand Oaks and Agora Hills areas. Paramount Ranch was reduced to cinders with only the train depot from Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman and church built for…

The Weird and Hidden Figures of Old Trapper’s Lodge

July 31, 2017, 7 Comments

Los Places Update: Old Trapper’s Lodge has been recategorized as a Lost Place. Why? Following the outbreak of COVID-19, Old Trapper’s Lodge began to have restricted access. In October of 2021 the Pierce Collage Round Up published an article saying the removal of Old Trapper’s Lodge was in progress. In March of 2022, some of…

Goodbye Gill’s

February 1, 2017, 2 Comments

Lost Places Update: As the title implies, Gill’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream has closed its doors and is therefore a Lost Place. * * * Last Sunday was a sad day in the Los Angeles history books, Gill’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream at Los Angeles’ Original Farmers Market closed up shop after 80 years scooping…

Welcome to Westworld

January 16, 2017, 2 Comments

Lost Places Update: Paramount Ranch been recategorized as a Lost Place. On Friday, November 9th, 2018, Paramount Ranch fell victim to the Woolsey Fire that tore through the Malibu, Thousand Oaks and Agora Hills areas. Paramount Ranch was reduced to cinders with only the train depot from Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman and church built for…

Birthday at Farrell’s

April 23, 2016, 6 Comments

Lost Places Update: The Buena Park Farrell’s been recategorized as a Lost Place. Sadly it was remodeled, and when that version didn’t fly, it shuttered December 30, 2018. * * * I told you to look out for another Gibson Girl inspired look soon! Because we went to Farrell’s with some friends to celebrate my…

Coral Sands: Your Bubble Gum Pink Paradise of Palm Springs

March 12, 2016, 3 Comments

Lost Places Update: Coral Sands has been recategorized as a Lost Place. Why? In February of 2020 the Coral Sands was purchased and remodeled by the iconic drag queen Trixie Mattel. After a delightful televised renovation, the Trixie Motel opened in 2022. We hope to stay there in the near future, in the meantime book…

Paramount Ranch

April 2, 2015, 13 Comments

Lost Places Update: Paramount Ranch been recategorized as a Lost Place. On Friday, November 9th, 2018, Paramount Ranch fell victim to the Woolsey Fire that tore through the Malibu, Thousand Oaks and Agora Hills areas. Paramount Ranch was reduced to cinders with only the train depot from Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman and church built for…