The Tropics - Modesto, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Long Sleeve T-Shirt sharks Navy line-art atom symbol sits

Navy line-art atom symbol sits atop a tall angular pylon with "BOWL" printed vertically in white on a navy banner

Negotiating with your own quadriceps at mile three like it's a hostage situation is apparently a hobby now

Greendale never stood a chance

An orange rounded rectangle frames a cartoon beer mug filled with amber liquid and white foam

Bold red serif text reads "CAJUNS" above "1902" and "BALL CLUB

The Tropics - Modesto, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Long Sleeve T-Shirt sharks Navy line-art atom symbol sitsThe Tropics Motor Motel & Restaurant stood as Modesto's premier tropical escape along McHenry Avenue during the golden age of California's tiki culture in the 1960s and 70s. This Central Valley oasis transported weary travelers and locals alike from the agricultural heartland into a Polynesian paradise, complete with exotic cocktails and island inspired cuisine. As part of the nationwide tiki craze that swept America during the post war boom,