Local Breweries near San Diego, CA

Stone Brewing

27.74miEscondido, CA

Stone Brewing has come a long way since opening in 1996. We have grown from a small microbrewery with just two founders into one of the largest craft breweries in the United States, employing more than 1,000 amazing women and men. From the beginning, our goal has been to brew outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics and the art of brewing.

Ballast Point Brewing Company

11.91miSan Diego, CA

The perfect balance of taste and aroma. An obsession with ingredients. An exploration of techniques. And while we savor the result, we’re just as fascinated by the process to get there. What started as a small group of home brewers, who simply wanted to make a better beer, evolved into the adventurers known today as Ballast Point.

Coronado Brewing Company

1.43miCoronado, CA

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

9.05miSan Diego, CA

Karl Strauss Brewing Company has pioneered the San Diego beer scene since 1989 with innovative beer releases like Aurora Hoppyalis San Diego-style IPA, Two Tortugas Belgian Quad, and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout. The brewery has won 90 medals since 2009 and its Red Trolley Ale is one of the most award-winning beers in the world. The company is currently ranked #46 on the list of the country’s top craft breweries with sole distribution in California. For more information visit www.karlstrauss.com or call the brewery at (858) 273-2739. Share it. Cheers.

Port Brewing Company

29.41miSan Marcos, CA

Green Flash Brewing Co.

13.23miSan Diego, CA

From humble beginnings came true enlightenment for this leading San Diego-based brewery. Mike and Lisa Hinkley established Green Flash in 2002. Today, they lead a talented team of like-minded craft beer enthusiasts, who embrace the Green Flash culture and brand vision with passion and zeal. Every batch of beer is a labor of love and is a true Green Flash collaboration. Our Brewmaster, Erik Jensen, and his talented brewing team have developed an award-winning assortment of specialty craft ales that are uniquely Green Flash. After releasing the game changing West Coast IPA, our beers developed a loyal following of craft beer lovers. We remain steadfast in our commitment to a beer first philosophy. For that, we are celebrated by beer enthusiasts worldwide. To keep our fans thirsty for more, we consistently produce experimental, limited-edition and seasonal offerings in addition to a solid lineup of long-time favorites. Through our trailblazing approach to craft brewing, we have established a benchmark within the craft beer community. Our award-winning beers are on draft, bottled and are available throughout the U.S.A in bars, restaurants and retail outlets.

Modern Times Beer

3.73miSan Diego, CA

Stone Liberty Station

3.37miSan Diego, CA

Pizza Port

28.98miCarlsbad, CA

AleSmith Brewing Company

12.22miSan Diego, CA

Mike Hess Brewing

12.10miSan Diego, CA

World Class Family-Owned Brewery currently featuring three locations. North Park - Main production facility and large capacity tasting room in one of San Diego's great craft beer neighborhoods. Ocean Beach - Coastal satellite tasting room, north of the main artery in Ocean Beach and near Dog Beach. Miramar - California's first nano-brewery, and soon to be expanded to a micro-brewery sized facility churning out specialty and experimental brews. Our original and longest operating tasting room. All locations are family friendly, dog friendly, and offer take out draft and packaged beer options. Limited keg sales in North Park only.

San Diego Brewing Co.

6.41miSan Diego, CA

Kilowatt Brewing

8.11miSan Diego, CA

Mother Earth Brew Co.

31.45miVista, CA

Founded in 2008 by three passionate brewers, Mother Earth Brew Co. had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire for the next sip. From a modest garage, to over 70,000 sq. ft., Mother Earth Brew Co. maintains our original goal – to challenge even the most discriminating beer drinker by creating complex, palate-pleasing beers, and to promote the art and science of craft beer making.

The Lost Abbey

29.41miSan Marcos, CA

Monkey Paw Brewery

0.69miSan Diego, CA

Acoustic Ales Brewing Experiment

2.30miSan Diego, CA

Thorn Street Brewery

2.63miSan Diego, CA

Amplified Ale Works

7.52miSan Diego, CA

Rip Current Brewing

29.58miSan Marcos, CA

Mission Brewery

0.81miSan Diego, CA

Saint Archer Brewing Co.

11.38miSan Diego, CA

Intergalactic Brewing Company

12.86miSan Diego, CA

Council Brewing Co.

8.23miSan Diego, CA

Council Brewing Company, established in 2013 and opened in 2014, is a small batch brewery, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. We place a tremendous emphasis on creating exemplary beer, crafted to the highest standards. We brew beers that are unique and extremely flavorful, focusing on Ales hailing from American, Belgian, and English origins with an emphasis on San Diego's interpretation of West Coast IPA's and Sour Beers. No matter what the style, we focus on creating intense aromas and flavors that are very well balanced and drinkable. Click over to "Our Beer" to find out more about our beer offerings. Our tasting room has been deliberately crafted to create a destination for people from all walks of life to come together, converse, and fellowship over truly fine craft beer. The name "Council" was chosen because it conveys this sense of community; a place where peers come together to deliberate, debate, and make decisions. The tasting room has a warm, inviting feeling, with green, tan, and rustic red toned walls, soft brown flooring and rich Mahogany bar tops. Careful thought was placed into the low music sound levels and decision to not install televisions in order to promote conversations. Council Brewing Company is owned and operated by Curtis & Liz Chism.

Societe Brewing Co.

8.21miSan Diego, CA

ChuckAlek Independent Brewers

26.74miRamona, CA

Back Street Brewery / Lamp Post Pizza

33.81miVista, CA

Alpine Beer Company

24.57miAlpine, CA

Abnormal Beer Company

21.72miSan Diego, CA

Latitude 33 Brewing Co.

29.29miVista, CA

We are committed to the relentless pursuit of unparalleled craft and sharing it with beer-seekers around the world. We are humble, adventurous craftsmen, unafraid to fuse math, science and artistry, to create exceptional beers that offer you a true north in the sea of competition. At the heart of our craft is our determination to deliver you an honest, delicious beer without any of the pretense. We welcome you to join us, as we embark on the uncharted journey of craft discovery—sharing our knowledge of brewing along the way and inspiring you to explore the depths of your senses. Your passage to unparalleled craft begins with Latitude 33.

Pure Project

11.81miSan Diego, CA

We are a Miramar, San Diego based brewery that focuses on bringing ingredients together from all over the globe to produce refreshing and well balanced beers with a distinctive Southern California style. We specialize in small batch high quality ales featuring unique ingredients from across the globe.

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Italian Restaurant

2.07miMIddletownSan Diego

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