San Diego
San Diego has one of the most serious modern tiki scenes in the world, anchored by False Idol — routinely placed in lists of the worlds best bars. The proximity to the Pacific and the surf culture make San Diego natural tiki territory.
Shelter Island · $$$
Modern tiki room run by a Beachbum Berry alumnus. The cocktails are precise and the back bar is one of the deepest in the United States. Reserve.
Suburban · $$
Heritage tiki restaurant from 1955. The view of the bay is the headline. Tiki cocktails, big portions. Open daily.
University Heights · $$
Polynesian themed casino bar with a serious tiki cocktail program. Open daily.
North Park · $$
Modern neighbourhood tiki bar with a tight rum list. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Pacific Beach · $$$
Cocktail bar with a tiki adjacent menu and a serious rum program. Open daily.
$$$
Hidden tiki bar accessed through a poke restaurant. The room is dark, the cocktails are technical. Reserve.
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Modern tiki room run by a Beachbum Berry alumnus. The cocktails are precise and the back bar is one of the deepest in the United States. Reserve.
Heritage tiki restaurant from 1955. The view of the bay is the headline. Tiki cocktails, big portions. Open daily.
Hidden tiki bar accessed through a poke restaurant. The room is dark, the cocktails are technical. Reserve.
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