There's just something so wonderfully welcoming and cheerful about a tiki bar. No matter where you are in the world, you know a tiki bar is going to be full of joy and color and good times. It represents a state of mind - laid back and relaxed, unhurried and chill. Even though Wisconsin is far from the island vibe that a tiki bar represents, we totally get on board with the idea of getting away from it all, kicking back and de-stressing for a bit. We love life on the water as much as anyone, so the beach bum aesthetic is something we totally understand. Way down south, so close to the border it's nearly in Illinois, is a fabulous tiki spot that not only embodies the idea of life on the beach - they live it. Located on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes, this tiki bar in Wisconsin is literal steps from the water and at any given time you'll find a number of boats, canoes and kayaks docked or beached right in front of it. It's the perfect spot to rest and refuel before heading back out on the water.

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What's not to love about a seafood-heavy menu at a tiki-themed spot that's literally on the water. The owner is a Twin Lakes local who spent a lot of time in Florida and realized that the same influences that work on the beach there could work on the water in Wisconsin.

There's a marina right next door, so you can head out for a day on the water and end up here for dinner and drinks or stop by for a refreshment before heading back out on the water. You're just as likely to see kayaks and canoes on the banks here as larger motor boats. This is a fabulous area for outdoor recreation and Sand Bar is the perfect place to keep you fueled up and ready to go back out.

Unsurprisingly, the views from here are pretty spectacular. You'll love settling down after a long day in the sun to relax with friends in an awesome environment to watch the sunset.

The vibe here is super chill, with a focus on fresh seafood the likes of which you won't find elsewhere in Wisconsin. They do fresh oysters on the weekend, mussels, gulf shrimp, fish and more. One of the signatures is a smoked fish dip that's made fresh on site.

Sand Bar takes all the fabulous parts of a beach shack in Florida or the Caribbean and puts it right on a lake here in Wisconsin. It's the perfect marriage and you can see how beach bum life and cabin life aren't very far apart.

For those landlubbers who don't love seafood, there's plenty on the menu to fill you up. Choose from burgers, steak sliders, and a whole lot of other options that will make you want to come back again and again.

This place is open-air when the weather is warm enough. It really does feel like a beachside seafood shack more likely to be found in Jamaica than Wisconsin. It's super bright and welcoming and everyone is so friendly - you are considered a friend the second you walk through the door.

They're open from April to October, so get ready for some fun on the water and unwinding at Sand Bar for basically the perfect outdoor day. Come ready for tropical flavors, fabulous drinks and a menu that's unlike anything around.

Whether you're craving a trip further away or just looking for some flavors of the Caribbean you can't find anywhere else, Sand Bar is a perfect place to escape for a few hours. You'll love the food, the drinks, the service and the attitude at this ultimate laid back spot. Address: 3101 East Lake Shore Drive, Twin Lakes, WI, 53181.

To learn more about this tiki bar in Wisconsin, visit their website or Facebook page.

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