Our Story

The doors of Liberty Tobacco first swung open in 1975. In a few short years Liberty became San Diego’s leading smokeshop and the destination for cigar and pipe smokers from throughout the region. In recent times we have added a wholesale division and now provide cigars to many of SD’s leading hotels, restaurants, and golf courses.

Growth came with time and we have now added a large smoking lounge and patio to our retail establishment. One big screen plus two other TV sets are generally turned to sports or news. Free WIFI allows our customers to access the internet for personal or business occasions.

Special Events

Our store hosts a number of special events and promotions throughout the year. Check our events page for the latest special events information. Located in the heart of greater San Diego, we are easily accessible from all parts of the region. We are opened seven days a week and a knowledgeable, friendly staff waits to assist you.

Politically Speaking

Faced with increased taxation and anti-smoking legislation, Liberty Tobacco is a proponent of smokers’ rights and has taken its cause to many battlefields – in courtrooms, at city hall, and in the media. These battles have gone all the way to the State Supreme Court where Liberty Tobacco was a plaintiff in the suit to overturn Proposition 10, the 1998 anti-cigar and pipe initiative by move director Rob Reiner. Through our membership in the California Association of Retail Tobacconists and the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America we vigilantly monitor the industry in ongoing efforts to defeat measures to tax cigar and pip smokers or restrict their rights. If you see these as a worthy cause, please request a spot on our mailing list and we will keep you informed of current events and issues.