Vintage Matchbook The Lanai Tiki Bar Restaurant San Mateo California Mid-Century Ephemera Collectible

This ia a vintage matchbook from The Lanai, a famous mid-century Polynesian-themed restaurant and tiki bar once located in San Mateo, California.

Location: It was situated next to the Villa Hotel along El Camino Real in San Mateo.
Era: Opened in 1950 during the height of America's tiki culture craze and closed its doors in the late 1980s.
Design & Ambiance: It was famous for its extravagant tropical decor, which included Koa wood tables, a giant 1,700-gallon fish tank, a shifting 3D South Sea island mural that simulated day and night, and a landmark neon palm tree sign out front.
Legacy: The matchbook art captures the restaurant's signature custom tiki icon alongside palm trees and the tropical building facade. Today, the site has been converted into a commercial strip mall and parking lot.

These vintage matchbooks feature charming mid-century graphics from The Lanai and Villa Chartier restaurants in San Mateo, California. A unique collectible.

• Mid-century restaurant graphics
• Striking colors and designs
• Full matchsticks included
• Collectible vintage ephemera
• From San Mateo, California

Minor wear consistent with age, no major damage noted.