The
Funky Mid-Century Motels of the Wildwoods From
the space-age "Satellite", to the exotic "Tahiti" to the swanky
"Starlux", there's no shortage of vintage 1950s and 1960s motels in
the Wildwoods, preserved in all their kitschy splendor... | | Hialeah
Motel
Built in 1964, the orange-and-gold Hialeah features
a distinctive zig-zag roof... |
Bristol
Plaza
The beachfront Bristol is painted in bright
shades of pink and aqua with distinctive "fins" protruding from its
walls.. |  |
| Hi
Lili Motel
Named after the 1950s song "Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo",
the Hi Lili Motel is a small two-story motel with a large neon sign in vintage
mid-century cursive script... |
Lollipop
Motel
The rainbow-colored Lollipop Motel was built
in 1959 and features one of the most recognizable (and downright cute!) original
signs in the Wildwoods! |  |
| Aztec
Motel
The 1960 Aztec features a newly refurbished
neon sign... |
Carideon
Motel
Zig-zagging rooflines and balconies mark this
mid-century classic in North Wildwood... |  |
| Pink
Champagne Motel
The garish yet sophisticated roadside
sign of the Pink Champagne is unmistakable as you're driving down Atlantic Avenue...
Uniquely detailed balconies and walls along with spaceship-style lights at night
complete this Wildwood landmark. |
Mango
Motel
Bright shades of orange and peach along with
a playful neon sign mark this small but distinctive Wildwood motel... |  |
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