South Seas - San Diego, CA - Vintage Tiki Bar - Unisex T-Shirt
PRINTED IN & SHIPPED FROM USA
T-Shirts are available in two high quality styles. Deluxe: made with 100% ringspun combed cotton. Luxury: made with a super soft vintage style heather blend of ringspun cotton & polyester.
Step into the bamboo-lined world of San Diego's legendary tiki escape that transported Southern Californians to the South Pacific from the 1960s through the early 1980s. The South Seas wasn't just another themed restaurant, it was a meticulously crafted Polynesian paradise complete with carved tikis, tropical cocktails served in ceramic mugs, and an authentic Tahitian atmosphere that made patrons forget they were just miles from downtown San Diego. During the height of America's tiki craze, this establishment became a beloved gathering spot where locals and tourists alike could sip mai tais under thatched roofs while being serenaded by the sounds of island music. The South Seas represented the golden age of tiki culture in California, when escapist dining was an art form and every meal felt like a vacation to an exotic island paradise. Part of our Vintage Tiki collection, celebrating the defunct golden era bars of yesteryear.
The Details:
Bold white block lettering displays "SOUTH SEAS" as the primary text with "TAHITIAN ATMOSPHERE" and "SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA" positioned as supporting elements in clean sans-serif typography. The centerpiece features white line art illustration of a dancing woman in tropical attire surrounded by detailed palm trees and beach scenery rendered in minimalist linework style. The vintage tiki bar aesthetic employs high-contrast white ink with crisp vector-style graphics that evoke classic 1950s tropical vacation advertising.
Fit & Fabric:
- Deluxe (Solid Colors): 100% Ring-Spun Cotton. Soft and breathable.
- Luxury (Heather Colors): Ultra-soft Airlume Cotton/Poly blend. Features side-seamed construction for a premium feel.
- Fit: Standard unisex fit. Please refer to the size chart.
- Origin: Printed and shipped from the USA.
