The drab exterior of the Kona Club only underlines how gloriously kitschy this spot is. Walk inside and it looks like a tiki-themed souvenir shop exploded in a grass-skirt singularity. It's so over the top it's hard not to smile. The drinks are of the mai tai variety – electric colored and strong.
Kona Club
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