Trader Mort's Liquor & Deli

San Diego, California, United States

Trader Mort's is a liquor store, in operation since 1964 when it was opened by Lance "Mort" Morton. It serves as a sort of gateway to tiki-heavy Shelter Island, where you can also find Humphrey's Half Moon Inn and Bali Hai Restaurant. This is a small liquor store, and the selection isn't fantastic, but its vintage feel makes it charming nonetheless. An iconic tiki outside at the corner was carved by Eli Hedley. The upstairs wine area is easy to miss, but features a few more tiki artifacts. The store has had their own tiki mugs for sale off and on over the years.

Details

Type

Store

Phone

+1 619-224-3771

Address

San Diego, California, United States

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Gallery

7 Tiki Mugs

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Shot Mug 2026

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Mug Teal Blue

Trader Mort's Cauldron Mug

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Mug Bone White

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Mug Green

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Shot Mug

Tiki Farm Trader Mort's Mug Brown

24 Visits

maybeorange – 6 Aug 2026

Matthew and I stopped on the way to Bali Hai when at Tiki Oasis 2026. We also saw the famous totem in one of our seminars!

Trader Tom – 7 Aug 2019

I visited here with Kelly Reilly (Hiphipahula).

DJ Danger – 21 Apr 2026

Groovy spot, found some bottles that I probably can't find at home. Bought the mug.

CaptainNemo – Date: Unknown

So, I did that. Nice decor, and they do sell some Tiki mugs and souvenirs there.

Napsto – 30 Mar 2016

Visiting this world, famous liquor store while on holiday with Monica and baby Lillian

BrokenBoatAnchor – Date: Unknown

I mean, it's a half-assed liquor store...but they are Tiki and do have branded mugs...which is so weird. Right next to Half Moon Inn, and on the way to garbage Bali Hai. If going that way and you want a mug, stop in, takes 5 minutes.