Hale Hawaii Lounge — Restaurant in Torrance

Hole in the wall. Watering hole. Dive bar. Whatever you want to call it, this place is home to some regular bar flies but everyone is friendly. Jerry is the man and he makes a mean scorpion bowl. Decor is underrated IMO. There's a very old-school water feature in the entryway which is worth a photo to tiki enthusiasts. You'll see most folks drinking Bud Light here, but don't be shy to ask Jerry for a cocktail. His go-to is a Mai Tai and a Scorpion, but I think I got a Rum Barrel out of him once. Some fun Decor behind the bar, and you'll spot some old pieces dotted around. Worth this visit? Definitely. I frequent here every 3 months or so. I keep coming back...

I LOVE this bar. It took almost a year for me to show up whenever the place was open, which was a bit frustrating but also added to the intrigue. I do enjoy a good tiki bar. It’s kind of a hole in the wall (which is perfect for me), the drinks are strong but balanced, and the owner/bartender is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is a bit dated but still kitschy without being...

It's a really cool place to chill. Really cool tiki style bar, tasty but potentially dangerous drinks because they mask the alcohol so well even though the drinks all look so similar with a stick of cherry and pineapple. The place gets really popular, but since it's really small inside, there tends to be a line outside the door. Oh and...