A secret, not so secret, Tiki Bar inside of Clifton's Republic in downtown LA. On the 3rd floor of Clifton's, down a hall, there is a full body mirror. Push the mirror (if it isn't already open) and it opens to a stair well. Take the stair well to the top and enter the Pacific Seas. Very nice island vibe with a boat in the center. Seating is limited, FYI, and the lines can be extremely long and take quite a while. The bartenders do put in a lot of work for each drink, but the wait can be exhausting. But, if you want a tiki style drink, it's the only place in the building to get them. After you get your drink, there is an exit to the 4th floor where you can still listen to all the music being played in Clifton's by the DJ of the night. Great vibe and fun atmosphere. I've never not had fun here.
Annabelle R.
This is a cool tiki bar, but the inconvenience of going through Clifton (the waits at the Clifton entrance AND Pacific Seas entrance once inside, as well as the $20 cover charge on a Saturday) in order to get to this bar and lounge on the 4th floor, along with the overpriced drinks inside Clifton, take away from the overall experience and make it far less appealing. That being said, visiting Clifton for the first time was kind of cool (exploring the quirky and mysterious decor and props, a maze of displays floor after floor), but yeah, lots of waiting here, club atmosphere with LA vibes... not my cup of tea... nice to have experienced it once though. Pacific Seas on its own has a pretty great setup, diverse seating options, plenty of space (as they limit the number of people just on that floor), beautiful lighting and unique themed decor, even a boat right in the middle. Note, there are a lot of stairs here, and a lot of standing/waiting (for sure on the weekends, don't know about other days).
Jim Marshall
This tiki bar has beautiful decor.
Megan G.
Enjoyed my Zombie cocktail; my date enjoyed his Mai Tai. Fun venue decorated in a mish-mash of 1920s - 1960s tropical objets d'art. Some very beautiful pieces and some just plain silly. All fine at a bar.
Luis G.
Love this place! The decor was amazing and knowing the history between this place and Bahookas in Rosemead made it even better. Drinks were delicious but it would depend on the bartender. A slender fellow with glasses was the ones that made these delicious libations. I went with my fiancé and two of our friends. I cannot wait to go back.
Maria B.
Our drinks were great! Thank you for making our drinks. Both were good. Waited only a few minutes to get in when we stopped by on a Saturday night.
Lisa Weaver
Saturn, Painkiller
Ari R.
I've been trying to support Pacific Seas since the first day they opened but they don't make it easy.They are now re-opened Thursday-Sunday but the website is outdated so you would never know. They don't answer DM's or email, either.I went recently on a Thursday. The decor is still gorgeous but what a disaster. Drinks have devolved over the years. My Zombie did not taste like any Zombie I've ever had. I was not pleased with it.The music is not Exotica (Tiki). Instead, I think they are trying to turn the space into a douchey club. The music was Brazilian or something. Employees had no idea what Exotica was.In fact, it seems like it is every employee's, "third day here." I understand it is hard getting employees to return to work, but at least give them some Tiki education!All my Tiki peeps keep asking, "Whatever happened to Pacific Seas?" It's always been such a mystery here.If they don't even advertise or update their site, I guess they have some sort of agenda. I really hope it works for them... for the sake of this incredible space. Me, I think I'll check back in a couple of years. Sad
Rachel ..
I remember coming here pre-covid.Fun atmosphere, love the 'secret' entrance, entertainment like hula dancers! Awesome cocktails, get a leia flower necklace at bdays/special events!
Corey Ford
This is a fun place to go, my only 2 issues: 1. we were told we head to make a reservation, and when we got there, they had no tables available.
2. it gets hot quickly, once it gets full.
other than that, it definitely is a place to check out.
Apparently there's a dress code for men - you must wear a collared shirt. This does nothing to add to the theme, and any fool can wear a collar. Nor is this mentioned on their website. Tiki failure.
Taylor McKnight
One of the coolest places ever
Nate Tharp
Pacific Seas in Clifton’s
Rachel K
Good things: beautiful bar with fun themed items. Bad things: reservation system, lack of a menu, lack of creative tiki cocktails, uneven service.
Laurie Pooler Pelayo
It was our anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service!
A secret, not so secret, Tiki Bar inside of Clifton's Republic in downtown LA. On the 3rd floor of Clifton's, down a hall, there is a full body mirror. Push the mirror (if it isn't already open) and it opens to a stair well. Take the stair well to the top and enter the Pacific Seas. Very nice island vibe with a boat in the center. Seating is limited, FYI, and the lines can be extremely long and take quite a while. The bartenders do put in a lot of work for each drink, but the wait can be exhausting. But, if you want a tiki style drink, it's the only place in the building to get them. After you get your drink, there is an exit to the 4th floor where you can still listen to all the music being played in Clifton's by the DJ of the night. Great vibe and fun atmosphere. I've never not had fun here.
This is a cool tiki bar, but the inconvenience of going through Clifton (the waits at the Clifton entrance AND Pacific Seas entrance once inside, as well as the $20 cover charge on a Saturday) in order to get to this bar and lounge on the 4th floor, along with the overpriced drinks inside Clifton, take away from the overall experience and make it far less appealing. That being said, visiting Clifton for the first time was kind of cool (exploring the quirky and mysterious decor and props, a maze of displays floor after floor), but yeah, lots of waiting here, club atmosphere with LA vibes... not my cup of tea... nice to have experienced it once though. Pacific Seas on its own has a pretty great setup, diverse seating options, plenty of space (as they limit the number of people just on that floor), beautiful lighting and unique themed decor, even a boat right in the middle. Note, there are a lot of stairs here, and a lot of standing/waiting (for sure on the weekends, don't know about other days).
This tiki bar has beautiful decor.
Enjoyed my Zombie cocktail; my date enjoyed his Mai Tai. Fun venue decorated in a mish-mash of 1920s - 1960s tropical objets d'art. Some very beautiful pieces and some just plain silly. All fine at a bar.
Love this place! The decor was amazing and knowing the history between this place and Bahookas in Rosemead made it even better. Drinks were delicious but it would depend on the bartender. A slender fellow with glasses was the ones that made these delicious libations. I went with my fiancé and two of our friends. I cannot wait to go back.
Our drinks were great! Thank you for making our drinks. Both were good. Waited only a few minutes to get in when we stopped by on a Saturday night.
Saturn, Painkiller
I've been trying to support Pacific Seas since the first day they opened but they don't make it easy.They are now re-opened Thursday-Sunday but the website is outdated so you would never know. They don't answer DM's or email, either.I went recently on a Thursday. The decor is still gorgeous but what a disaster. Drinks have devolved over the years. My Zombie did not taste like any Zombie I've ever had. I was not pleased with it.The music is not Exotica (Tiki). Instead, I think they are trying to turn the space into a douchey club. The music was Brazilian or something. Employees had no idea what Exotica was.In fact, it seems like it is every employee's, "third day here." I understand it is hard getting employees to return to work, but at least give them some Tiki education!All my Tiki peeps keep asking, "Whatever happened to Pacific Seas?" It's always been such a mystery here.If they don't even advertise or update their site, I guess they have some sort of agenda. I really hope it works for them... for the sake of this incredible space. Me, I think I'll check back in a couple of years. Sad
I remember coming here pre-covid.Fun atmosphere, love the 'secret' entrance, entertainment like hula dancers! Awesome cocktails, get a leia flower necklace at bdays/special events!
This is a fun place to go, my only 2 issues: 1. we were told we head to make a reservation, and when we got there, they had no tables available. 2. it gets hot quickly, once it gets full. other than that, it definitely is a place to check out.
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Apparently there's a dress code for men - you must wear a collared shirt. This does nothing to add to the theme, and any fool can wear a collar. Nor is this mentioned on their website. Tiki failure.
One of the coolest places ever
Pacific Seas in Clifton’s
Good things: beautiful bar with fun themed items. Bad things: reservation system, lack of a menu, lack of creative tiki cocktails, uneven service.
It was our anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service!