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15 Must-Try San Diego Breweries (By a Local)

Updated March 31, 2024
Ashleigh Bandimere
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You won’t have to look far for excellent breweries in San Diego. This California city is widely recognized as the craft beer capital of the U.S. I'm a San Diego local and can confirm that the breweries here are incredible. In fact, going on a microbrewery tour is one of the top things to do in San Diego. In this guide, I'll introduce you to the breweries you can't miss. I'll go over some of the industry’s most well-known and respected breweries along with several smaller names that remain hidden gems. Here are San Diego’s best breweries!

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Ashleigh grew up enjoying the sunshine and beaches of San Diego, California but her love of adventure led her to live in both Costa Rica and Spain before she returned to her hometown. Her passions include wildlife conservation, sustainability, seeing the world's natural beauty, and sharing these interests with others.