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
- Closed?
- No
- Links
Gallery
5 Tiki Mugs
23 Visits
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.
Jadran Huys – Date: Unknown
Hamo – Date: Unknown
Commodore Matt – 29 Jan 2026
Kelly Hiphipahula Reilly – Date: Unknown
Dave and Sue Wright – Date: Unknown
midcentury markitect – 16 Aug 2018
Chuckbob – Date: Unknown
chris austin – Date: Unknown
Arriano – Date: Unknown
Cactus32 – Date: Unknown
swizzle – Date: Unknown
Coco – Date: Unknown
Sarah – Date: Unknown
Matt – Date: Unknown
Cap’n Jimmy – Date: Unknown
TikiDiego – Date: Unknown
Chuck P – Date: Unknown