Castaways Polynesian Resort Hotel - Vintage Las Vegas - Women's T-Shirt mission viejo Arched distressed light blue block

Arched distressed light blue block text reads "PIRATES" above a vintage cartoon pirate in a red coat

Clubs like this gave small towns their identity and their summers a purpose

A blue vintage hand-drawn ink illustration of a bald eagle with wings spread wide clutches a hot dog in a bun

Ray's subconscious picked the one thing that could never hurt us

Distressed white lowercase retro text reads "having a" above a cartoon illustration of a tipped waffle cone with a tan crosshatch pattern lying on its side

Castaways Polynesian Resort Hotel - Vintage Las Vegas - Women's T-Shirt mission viejo Arched distressed light blue blockThe Castaways, originally opened as the Sans Souci Hotel in 1955, was a prominent Polynesian themed resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Renamed the Castaways in 1963, it featured a distinctive Jain temple replica known as the "Gateway to Luck," enhancing its exotic ambiance. Despite its unique theme and popularity, the Castaways faced financial challenges and underwent several ownership changes. In 1987, the property was closed and subsequently demolished