Palm Springs has always been a retreat for those seeking sun, style, and a touch of the extraordinary. In the mid-century, the desert promised escape, with poolside days under sharp blue skies and torchlit nights carrying the sound of surf and exotica into the warm air. This January, that spirit is reborn at the legendary Caliente Tropics, where the Breezetonians gather with Spike of Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour.
For one weekend, the ordinary fades away. Vintage records spin. Cocktails flow. Stories and laughter echo against the backdrop of A-frame peaks and Polynesian dreams.
WHAT IS THIS?
The Breezeway Getaway is an unforgettable weekend escape crafted exclusively for fans of Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour.
Step into one of the last true tiki hotels on Earth, nestled in the endlessly transportive desert oasis of Palm Springs—a city where mid-century magic and timeless escapism still thrive.
We are offering a discounted rate for Breezetonians.
Must call for the rate and discount rates apply to Standard King and Double Queen rooms only.
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📍 The Setting
Our weekend unfolds at the legendary Caliente Tropics, a 1964 Polynesian-inspired resort in the heart of Palm Springs. Once a hideaway for Hollywood stars and tiki dreamers, this mid-century oasis still radiates the allure of a bygone era. Picture torchlight flickering against dramatic A-frame peaks, mai tais glowing by the turquoise pool, and nights alive with the sounds of surf, lounge, and exotica... an atmosphere that feels both timeless and transportive.
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🍹 The Experience
The Breezeway Getaway captures the mystique of mid-century weekenders with the warmth of tiki Ohana. From a meet-and-greet with Spike and fellow travelers, to a live filming of Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour at The Reef, to spirited symposiums, poolside revelry, and nights of music and signature cocktails... every moment is crafted for escape and camaraderie.
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🌺 The Spirit of Ohana
More than a weekend, the Breezeway Getaway is Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour brought to life. Fans of the show become Breezetonians, gathering to share tiki history, desert escapism, and the camaraderie that defines the Breezeway spirit. Guided by Donn Beach’s timeless “R&R” mantra; rest and rum. We celebrate cocktails, connection, and the joy of living the show together.
STAY TUNED! More details to come on special optional packages and exclusive events—but rooms will go fast. Secure your stay now and be part of the first-ever Breezetonian Getaway.
About The Caliente Tropics Resort
Origins 1963 to 1964: Built in 1963 and opened in 1964 by motel developer Ken Kimes Sr. as the flagship of his Polynesian themed Tropics motor hotel chain with sister sites in Indio Blythe Modesto and Rosemead. Early promo and press around the grand opening ran in 1963. The property featured large tikis including Oceanic Arts pieces and a huge resort pool.
Swinging 1960s: The Tropics drew celebrity traffic including Sinatra’s Rat Pack and Elvis during
Palm Springs’ mid century heyday.
Changes and name: Over the decades the complex evolved. Nearby condo units were annexed in the early 1960s and later spun off in 2000. The hotel became known as Caliente Tropics.
Tiki revival era: The Caliente Tropics played an important role in the modern tiki revival. In the early 2000s it hosted the first years of the Tiki Oasis festival before that event grew too large and moved to San Diego. In 2008 Rory Snyder launched the annual Tiki Caliente weekender at the hotel cementing it as a modern tiki hub. He later added Mod Palm Springs. The on site bar space was reborn as The Reef in March 2017 bringing classic tropical cocktails back to the poolside A frame.
Today Caliente Tropics is a preserved slice of mid century Polynesian Pop part resort part living tiki museum still hosting tiki gatherings and poolside cocktailing under the palms.