But they sure don’t offend! Does the Alpine Motel still look like it has a snowy roof with icicles on the eaves? Now it’s all chain restaurants and generic motels that have no character or charm. TokyoMagic!, I wish you took more pics of the motels too! It’s funny how so many people hated the “clutter” of signage and motels, and now that they’re gone, it turns out that there was a lot of charming, playful architecture right in front of everybody. Lovely photos and thank you Major.ĭarn Blogger says I have to cut my comments in two AGAIN: There was an effort to clean it up and re-open but that fell short. It did kind of go fallow, but everyone loved it. They tore down Magic Carpet Mini Golf a few years back to put in a Chuck Older, not necessarily historic, but very familiar structures get torn down and sterile bland buildings put up in their place. They seem to be on a jag here in Tucson with that behavior. Mike, totally get the feeling concerning demolition of familiar places. To be honest, I never have been a big fan of prime rib. Cheap, and I didn't have any complaints if I remember it correctly. Stayed in the Alpine once in the past when I lived in Eagle Rock. Affectivity comes close, but I had to make sure that was a real word. I tend to read a lot into things, but I think your shots have a certain quality that cannot be named. Inside all the booth - also in a circle lining the exterior window walls and the center spoke also in a circle had western covered wagon tops over each booth and 1/2 wagon wheels on the end!! It was like a Mid Century Modern Frontierland inside!! Anyway, I had used up all my roll film and came back just two days later and both the BBQ building, the other motel and a cool 60’s liquor store : DEMOLISHED!!! But north of the Eden Roc Tiki Motel were two other mid century modern theme buildings one was a Western BBQ place that had a circular exterior and a great zig - zag vaulted roof also in a circle. When the demolition of Disneyland’s surrounding hotels and motels started it happened very fast - I remember one day on Harbor I got photos of the mid century Tiki motel Eden Roc as they were putting up the construction ( demolition) fence around it - and was especially lucky to get shots of it’s great Tiki marquee! Next to it was the famous Chang’s Chinese Restaurant and I got photos of that. It’s horrible- no character or anything to stand out or make an impression you are in Southern California!!! One thing that really is a design disaster is how so much of the development at the corner of Harbor and Katella are this glass wall generic buildings built right up to a narrow sidewalk with a hotel on top and a Starbucks and a 7-11 on the street level. While the street layouts and area landscaping did improve somewhat, so much of Anaheim’s “ FUN-NESS “ ( is that a word?) was lost. By the 90’s so many of these places had become fairly worn down and dumpy, but now so many are gone I really miss them. We strive to make corporate travel in the area convenient and stress-free and are located just 1.5 miles from the Anaheim Convention Center.Įxperience an unforgettable and worry free stay in Anaheim at our Disneyland Resort area hotel.In the late 1990’s I would drive around getting photographs of many of these Anaheim motels and restaurants as fast as I could - Some literally days before they were torn town. The best of Orange County attractions are within reach when you stay at the Staybridge Suites Anaheim at The Park.įeaturing spacious, well appointed suites, we’re a smart hotel choice for business travelers to Anaheim and offer extended stay options ideal for those relocating to the area. just off the 5 freeway, our central location makes it easy for guests to catch a baseball game at Angel Stadium, or see the Anaheim Ducks hit the ice at the Honda Center. Ideally located near just a short walk to Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort Monorail entrance, and restaurants, the Staybridge Suites Anaheim At The Park puts guests in the hub of excitement. Our suites offer full kitchens including stovetop, full sized refrigerators, microwave, dishwasher & coffee maker. Burn calories while working up a sweat in our state of the art Fitness Center, enjoy a rejuvenating dip in our outdoor pool, or unwind by the fire pit in our inviting outdoor space. Wake up to the tantalizing aroma of a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, served daily. Anaheim’s newest extended stay all-suite hotel!
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