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Hawaiian Punch

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Where it’s Aloha Friday every day of the week . . .

* Duke’s. The ocean view is enough to make any Hawaiian heartsick for the islands. And when Hawaiian musicians stroll the Barefoot Bar with their ukuleles Friday night, it’s time to start singing “Aloha Oe.” 21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 317-0777. All ages. No cover. Full menu.

* Aloha Sharkeez. The staff at this wild beach bar in the South Bay gives out plastic leis and plays surf videos all day long. How much more Hawaii can you get? 52 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 374-7823. 21 and older. No cover. Full menu.

* Trader Vic’s. A little bit of Gilligan’s Island in Beverly Hills. This spot also recalls the Brady Bunch visit to Hawaii. This landmark Polynesian-themed bar and restaurant is known for parasols and fruity drinks--even a werewolf in London stopped in for a pin~a colada. 9876 Wilshire Blvd. (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Beverly Hills. (310) 276-6345. 21 and older to drink. No cover. Full menu.

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* Tiki Ti. Talk about faux Polynesia. This tiny, tiny tropical drink nirvana is, simply put, intoxicating--if you can catch it on a day it’s open. 4427 Sunset Blvd., Los Feliz. (323) 669-9381. 21 and older. No cover.

* Dano’s Beach Grill. Island food, drinks and fun is the name of this new bar and grill. Enjoy a mai tai and steel drum music Sunday nights that take you back to the islands. 1320 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 937-5686. All ages. No cover. Full menu.

* Aysia 101. Escape to the islands Sundays at this pan-Asian restaurant and nightclub. Enjoy tropical drinks served in coconuts and pineapple on the waterfront deck, Polynesian food and live reggae music from 2 p.m. to dark. 2901 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 631-9476. 21 and older. No cover. Full menu.

* The Shack. There’s not much more to the Shack than its name suggests, but it has ties to the island of Oahu. The sister bar in Honolulu is one of the best neighborhood dives in town. Need we say more? 185 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-6222. No minors after 10 p.m. No cover. Full menu.

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