The Grass Skirt

"Since 2016, Pacific Beach’s not-so-secret freezer door has led to a cozy tiki bar with flaming head fireplaces, bamboo, and pineapple skull accents. It’s a core spot for San Diego’s second wave of tiki bars, blending Polynesian decor with an American twist. It is an undoubtedly cool space to enjoy the rum rhapsodies of the past and the present. In 2022, owner Matt Spencer expanded by opening Captain’s Quarters, a life at sea-themed cocktail bar next door." - Kelly Bone

"After walking through a refrigerator door, a fog-filled lava rock tunnel leads the way into a spacious tropical bar filled with booths, fire pit tables, and swings. Paired with small plates and snacks, the cocktails range from the classic to tiki favorites and shareable punch bowls." - Candice Woo, Roxana Becerril

"Known as one of the most tricked-out tiki bars in San Diego, The Grass Skirt serves a full updated pupu menu, with dishes like Skuna Bay salmon cones and pork belly bao buns, alongside classic and reinvigorated tiki drinks, alike. A particular favorite is the Fire & Ice, which comes with serrano infused tequila, overproof Jamaican rum, lime, pineapple, coconut, pomegranate and is topped with a lime rind housing a flaming shot of 151." - Jackie Bryant

"Tiki brunch goes Easter this year at Pacific Beach’s The Grass Skirt. An Easter egg hunt will commence at 11 a.m. alongside an Easter basket giveaway and drink and food specials all day." - Jackie Bryant

"Sippin’ Santa returns to the Pacific Beach tiki bar starting November 21 through December 31. Expect the tropical space to thoroughly deck itself out for the holidays, providing a festive setting for holiday favorites like the Jingle Bird and original Sippin’ Santa as well as new tipples like the Surf Nut." - Candice Woo