COMMENT 301868
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2012-07-26 05:16 PM |
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Sad to see this earthquake survivor get knocked down. Anyone else remember the Leilani Room - a classic place?
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COMMENT 301872
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2012-07-26 05:18 PM |
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Oooohhhh. By-bye, Hotel California(n) / Rocky's.
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SBITIZEN
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2012-07-26 05:19 PM |
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Always wished they had been able to save it was a cool building and loved the lights on the top
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-07-26 05:20 PM |
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Yea I'll miss that place shot pool there in early 80's and threw a pimp down the stairs in the hotel part back in the last of the 80's..Good memories.
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COMMENT 301879
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2012-07-26 05:20 PM |
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Many fun memories from the Leilani Room! It was a "gay" bar before there were any. Had a blast there one halloween, those old queens were a lot of fun.
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TWOBITS
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2012-07-26 05:28 PM |
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Hopefully something fun and not too pricey for both locals and tourists goes in. What a location!! Remember the drawings on the walls of Rocky's??
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MESARATS
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2012-07-26 06:08 PM |
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Yes I fondly remember the Leilani room in all it's glorious tiki tackiness. One of the places you could go underage, especially if by yourself, were low key and didn't act like a fool. Didn't hurt to be a girl either. My dad talked about going there in college as my grand and great parents did back in the day, so I wanted to check it out. I just liked the place and no one bothered you. Rocky's was a hoot also. Good thing the iron sign from the arches was saved, but I guess all the cartoons are gone.
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COMMENT 301922
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2012-07-26 07:07 PM |
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its a mistake. shoulda spent the 10 cents and kept her.
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COMMENT 301924P
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2012-07-26 07:09 PM |
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I thought they were supposed to keep it, restore it, that doing so was a condition of the Entrada permit?
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COMMENT 301935
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2012-07-26 07:24 PM |
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Glad to see this is finally being rebuilt. Too expensive to earthquake proof and rehab, no doubt. It wasn't architecturally interesting so no loss there.
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COMMENT 301948P
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2012-07-26 07:58 PM |
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Wasn't Rocky's mural worth saving?!
Wouldn't another bar take it? I think it would be a draw. Loved the tables by the Mason St. windows.
Yes, life was different back then. Only went there 2-3 times, last time was around mid to late 90's with the blues band that I can't remember the name of. They were local, very popular and very good. I don't think James Antunez was the drummer... Big hug & kiss to James. Remember, with Mike, and me, smoking weed on the pediatrics patio, 6th floor, Cottage? lol How embarrassing that I can't remember the band's name, but it was so long ago! A best friend's b-day. At least I was well over 21 by then. I still have great pics of the 4 of us who went that night.
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SHORELINER
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2012-07-26 08:16 PM |
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It will not be totally demolished. The front facade facing State Street and the two adjoining sides will remain and are to be supported by heavy duty beams.
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SHORELINER
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2012-07-26 08:19 PM |
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It will not be totally demolished. The front facade facing State Street and the two adjoining sides will remain and are to be supported by heavy duty beams.
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COMMENT 301924P
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2012-07-27 06:48 AM |
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Thanks, SHORELINER!
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SBJULES
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2012-07-27 07:48 AM |
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I had almost forgotten the Leilani room! Almost.
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DIRTYHARRY
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2012-07-27 07:58 AM |
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So what is the plan for the location? I'm really surprised that this great city of our could not figure out how to refurbish this historic structure.
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COMMENT 302051
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2012-07-27 08:17 AM |
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YEAH!!!! More room for bike rentals! Got to love those tourist, A?
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MESARATS
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2012-07-27 09:47 AM |
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The original plan included narrowing State to Cabrillo in to 2 lanes. It has been dragging on for so long I don't know if that is still going to happen. it is chaos already and I have a difficult time imagining how that is going to improve traffic flow or emergency access. Anyone in the know on that one?
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COMMENT 302111
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2012-07-27 09:52 AM |
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Narrowing State st is about as wise as repaving state st sidewalks every 5 minutes. Bad idea, but developers bad ideas have always had sway over local g'ment.
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COMMENT 302720
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2012-07-29 08:29 AM |
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Another example of how developers evade restrictions and requirements imposed. The City and coastal Commisssion required replacement affordable accomodations for changes proposed for the California Hotel. The city council, being wined and dined regularly at the nearby El Paseo by developer Levy, waived the earthquake renovation requirements pending Levy's Entrada De Santa Barbara project which left the Hotel in tact as a landmark, remodled and made earthquake safe. After a series of delays and musical developers we see now that all of these requirements have been eliminated and the Hotel that was to be renovated as a landmark and earthquake retrofitted is a casualty. Business as usual. The Miramar is next no doubt.
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