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Caliente Tropics, Palm Springs, CA

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Caliente Tropics
Palm Springs, CA

Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo


The Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, CA is one of the last remaining tiki styled treasures left in the area.

After its $2 million restoration, this resort is now known as the Caliente Tropics. The owners now expect The Reef bar to reopen with an appropriate tiki theme some time in the future.

According to the Caliente Tropics website, this resort is now open."The Caliente tropics Resort is a 90-room tiki and polynesian playground located in Palm Springs,California--America's Desert Playground. The Resort has completed a $2 million facelift,restoring the classic 60spolynesian and tiki architecture and feel. Originally opened in 1964, the resort played host to locals and celebrities alike, including Victor Mature, Elvis Presley, and members of the Rat Pack. The Caliente tropics Resort is rich in local history."

Old picture of Tropics
Palm Springs, CA

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Palm Springs, CA

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Tiki Inside
Palm Springs, CA

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Caliente Tropics
Palm Springs, CA

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