Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Nestled in the historic Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has thrilled guests since 1945, charming locals and tourists alike with lush Polynesian dĂ©cor, a 75âfoot indoor lagoon (once the hotelâs plunge pool), and theatrical rainâandâlightning storms. Originally designed by an MGM set maestro, the space is steeped in island fantasyâcomplete with carved tiki totems, thatched huts, and a floating bandbarge where the âIsland Grooveâ quartet delivers nightly 60sâ80s tunes with a $15 cover charge. Its cultural legacy runs deep: Anthony Bourdain famously called it âthe greatest place in the history of the world,â and itâs recognized as a historic resource by San Franciscoâs planning department for its rarity and iconic âhighâstyleâ tiki theming. Whether you're drawn by nostalgia, novelty, or a taste for tikiâstyle cocktails, Tonga Room offers a oneâofâaâkind experienceâcomplete with rainstorms, floating musicians, and immersive ambianceâmaking it essential on any SF itinerary.
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