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Kelbo's - Los Angeles, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Unisex Sweatshirt escondido clubs like the Blues gaveKelbo's stood as a beloved tiki landmark in Los Angeles from the 1940s through the late 1980s. Spanning two locations on Fairfax and Pico, it became a gathering place where Angelenos escaped into tropical ambiance and Hawaiian spareribs. Few restaurants captured mid century California's love affair with Polynesian culture quite like Kelbo's did. Part of our Vintage Tiki collection, celebrating the defunct golden era bars of yesteryear. The Details: