Bali Hai Restaurant - Shelter Island Tiki/Polynesian landmark

The Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island opened in the early 1950s and is a longtime San Diego destination known for Polynesian-inspired cuisine, cocktails, and waterfront views. The restaurant has been cited as part of San Diego’s mid-20th-century Tiki and waterfront dining culture and continues to host locals and visitors for dinners and special events. Its iconic location and decor tie into the city's historic Polynesian-themed dining tradition.