The Mai Kai is operated today by Mirielle’s two children from her first marriage, David Levy and Kulani Geraldi-Thornton, whom both became her partners in the enterprise after Bob Thornton’s death in 1989 (he had bought out his brother in 1970.) David Levy became the sole owner in 2007 after the retirement of Mirielle. The Mai Kai is still a thriving family business that now boasts eight dining rooms seating 489 for dinner—each named after a different island in the South Seas, the Molokai Bar that seats 150 guests, a full gift shop and the amazing Mai Kai gardens where guest may stroll to view an extensive collection of new and vintage Tiki carvings and enjoy the wide array of tropical plants. And of course, any night of the week you will be entertained, as others have for the last 50 years, by the dancers and musicians that make up the Mai Kai Islanders Review—still going strong.

If you've never had a chance to experience the Mai Kai, Hukilau is a great chance to be with hundreds of other people that appreciate Tiki and vintage culture just as much as you do. If you cannot join us then make it a point to come and visit this enchanting and amazingly beautiful example of Polynesian Pop.