The Luau Mugs

Description: This is a recreation of the defunct Polynesian restaurants - The Luau restaurant. This is the 2nd version. There is also another version available, horizontal in design (white)

Description: Stephen Crane (a.k.a. Steve Crane, Steven Crane) started out as bit actor in Hollywood in the 30's and became better known for being one of Lana Turner's ex-husbands than for any of his roles. Realizing his limited acting skills, Steve Crane turned his charm and energies to the restaurant business and in 1953 bought out 'The Tropics' in Beverly Hills. Taking his cue from Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber, Steve created his own Polynesian themed restaurant 'The Luau'. The restaurant quickly became a hit and a 'must see' Hollywood celebrity hot spot. Eventually Steve Crane would be approached by Sheraton to create a Polynesian themed restaurant for the hotels to compete with Hilton and their association with Trader Vic's.

Description: This is a recreation of the defunct Polynesian restaurants - The Luau restaurant.

Description: A stylized white outline of a tiki figure with thumbs up is featured prominently. To its right, a dark rectangular banner displays "THE LUAU" in white distressed lettering, surrounded by brown smoky textures. Below this, the address "421 N. RODEO BEVERLY HILLS" is shown in white block letters.

Description: A black and white monochrome design featuring a happy tiki figure giving a thumbs up, standing on a log. To the right, the words "THE LUAU" are displayed on a wooden plank. Below this, the text "421 N. RODEO BEVERLY HILLS" is present.

Description: A nighttime scene featuring a large, carved wooden tiki head with glowing yellow eyes and an open mouth. In front of it is a weathered wooden sign with the text "The LUAU Beverly Hills SINCE 1953" in stylized font. Palm trees and a building with illuminated windows are visible behind the tiki.

Description: A nighttime tropical scene featuring a large, imposing tiki statue on the left and a cozy bungalow with lit windows on the right. A wooden sign displays "THE LUAU Beverly Hills Since 1953". Palm trees, torches, and a full moon add to the ambiance. The style is illustrative with a retro feel.

Description: A retro-style depiction of a smiling tiki figurine stands to the left of a distressed wooden sign. The sign displays the text 'THE LUAU' in large, bold lettering. Below this, '421 N. RODEO BEVERLY HILLS' is presented in smaller, clear text on a black background.

Description: A cartoon-style graphic featuring a tiki statue giving a thumbs up next to a wooden sign with distressed lettering that reads "THE LUAU". Below the sign, text reads "421 N. RODEO BEVERLY HILLS" in a simple font. The overall aesthetic is bold and somewhat retro.

Description: A vibrant, retro-style illustration featuring a large wooden tiki mask with glowing yellow eyes on the left. To its right is a thatched-roof hut under a starry night sky with a crescent moon. A sign reads 'THE LUAU Beverly Hills Since 1953'. Torches with flames are placed around the scene, surrounded by palm trees and tropical foliage.

Description: Steve Crane turned his charm and energies to the restaurant business and in 1953 bought out 'The Tropics' in Beverly Hills. Taking his cue from Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber, Steve created his own Polynesian themed restaurant 'The Luau'

Description: A vibrant, retro-style graphic featuring a large, colorful tiki mask with wide eyes and an open mouth. The text 'CREATURE'S TIKI LOUNGE & SEAFOOD BAR' is displayed in bold red letters above the mask. Below it reads 'All you can Eat BUFFET.' and 'Enjoy Luau at the Lagoon.' Palm trees, starfish, and fish surround the central figure against a black background.

Description: A vibrant graphic featuring a stylized tiki mask with intricate patterns in blue, red, and yellow. It is flanked by silhouetted palm trees against a black background. Text above reads "CREATURE'S". Below the mask, "* TIKI LOUNGE* - SEAFOOD BAR -". A circular emblem states "ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET". The bottom text says "Enjoy Luau at the Lagoon".

Description: A nighttime scene featuring a large carved tiki statue on the left. In the center is a wooden sign that reads 'THE LUAU' in orange lettering, with 'Beverly Hills' written below in a lighter font. Palm trees and a hut are visible in the background under a crescent moon and starry sky.

Description: Part of my "Monsters' Luau" series. Here we have the Creature From the Black Lagoon enjoying an island rum punch from his vintage ceramic tiki bowl, complete with a butane flame shooting from the volcano center. He fancies himself a ladies man, therefore he's wearing a sexy mermaid camp shirt. would you like to share his cocktail with him?

Description: The Luau - Beverly Hills

Description: Tiki Time All The Time Tropical Island

Description: A stylized night scene featuring a large wooden tiki mask with glowing eyes, surrounded by palm trees and tropical foliage. A sign reads 'THE LUAU Beverly Hills Since 1953'. Torches are lit along a path leading to a building under a starry sky.

Description: Bring on the sunshine and good times with this fun Summer Vibes design! Featuring a cool cartoon watermelon slice rocking sunglasses and sipping a refreshing summer drink, this playful artwork is perfect for beach days, vacations, pool parties, cookouts, and anyone who loves warm weather and relaxing under the sun.

Description: Get this cool tiki-themed Hawaiian luau design. Awesome gift for Fathers Day and the Big Kahuna in your life. Great to wear to the beach, on summer vacation and just walking around the islands.

Description: Dinner will be those tasty mangoes and pineapples worn for the dance! Drawn as my entry for the July 2019 Character Design Challenge! Copyright 2019 Kristen O’Keefe. All rights reserved. All images property of Kristen O’Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Resale, downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.