One of the Bay Area's most (in)famous tiki bars, Forbidden Island is a time capsule from the days before the tech boom. This locals' haunt, with its limited signage and no windows, is easy to miss – but don't pass it up. It's funny, funky and friendly. Heed the skull warnings on the drinks – they do not play!
Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
Oakland
Contact
Address
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
7.92 MILES
Chinatown's unofficial living room is named after John B Montgomery's sloop, which staked the US claim on San Francisco in 1846. SF's first city hall…
Nearby Oakland attractions
7.92 MILES
Chinatown's unofficial living room is named after John B Montgomery's sloop, which staked the US claim on San Francisco in 1846. SF's first city hall…