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Complete List of San Diego Breweries (2024 Guide)

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The growth brewery industry has quickly gained momentum as craft beers have become more popularized since the early 2000’s. Since then, brewery volume has grown steadily with nearly 9,000 breweries in operation in the U.S. (that’s up from just 1,400 in 2006). Brewery-hopping and craft beer trading have become hobbies in American cities, attracting crowds of beer connoisseurs to breweries around the world to try exclusive batches.

San Diego, renowned for its rich restaurant scene, has seen a corresponding growth in breweries, paralleling the nationwide trend of increasing brewery popularity. San Diego's younger population and craft beer culture has rapidly expanded, catering to a rising demand for locally brewed craft beers. 

The city’s flourishing brewery scene offers a diverse selection of innovative brews and also fosters a sense of community, with breweries serving as gathering spots for locals and visitors alike. To make easy access to all of the city’s breweries, Toast collected a complete list of breweries in San Diego, for you to consider when you are planning your next Saturday outing.

Complete List of San Diego Breweries

NameAddressBrewery Website Link
Abnormal Beer Company16990 Via Tazon, Ste 123, San Diego, CA 92127www.abnormalbeer.co
AleSmith Brewing Co9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego, CA 92126www.alesmith.com
Amplified Ale Works4150 Mission Blvd, Ste 208, San Diego, CA 92109www.amplifiedales.com
Amplified Ale Works - Downtown East Village1429 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101www.amplifiedales.com
Ataraxia Aleworks7292 Opportunity Rd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111www.ataraxiaaleworks.com
Athletic Brewing Company - Production Facility7606 Trade St, San Diego, CA 92121www.athleticbrewing.com
Attitude Brewing Company - Barrio Logan1985 National Ave, Ste 1115, San Diego, CA 92113www.attitudebrewing.com
Attitude Brewing Company - North Park3052 El Cajon Blvd, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92104www.attitudebrewing.com
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Home Brew Mart5401 Linda Vista Rd, Ste 406, San Diego, CA 92110www.ballastpoint.com/location/home-brew-mart
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101www.ballastpoint.com/location/littleitaly
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Miramar9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA 92121-2405www.ballastpoint.com/location/miramar
Bay City Brewing - East Village627 Eight Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101www.baycitybrewingco.com
Bay City Brewing - Point Loma3760 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110www.baycitybrewingco.com
Blind Lady Ale House3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2428www.blindladyalehouse.com
Border X Brewing2181 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113-2203www.borderxbrewing.com
California Wild Ales - Ocean Beach4896 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107www.facebook.com/californiawildalesOB
California Wild Ales - Sorrento Valley4202 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Suite L, San Diego, CA 92121www.facebook.com/californiawildales
Citizen Brewers5837 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste A, San Diego, CA 92120-4060www.citizenbrewers.com
Coronado Brewing Co - Bay Park1205 Knoxville St., San Diego, CA 92110www.coronadobrewing.com
Deft Brewing5328 Banks St., Ste A, San Diego, CA 92110-4008www.deftbrewing.com
Division 23 Brewing7408 Trade St, San Diego, CA 92121-3415www.division23brewing.com
Duck Foot Brewing Co.8920 Kenamar Dr, Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92121-2454www.duckfootbeer.com
El Cid Brewing Company2911 El Cajon Blvd, Ste #2, San Diego, CA 92104-1204www.elcidbrewing.com
Embolden Beer Company8655 Production Ave, Ste A, San Diego, CA 92121www.emboldenbeer.com
Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten2817 Dickens St., San Diego, CA 92106www.eppigbrewing.com/waterfront-biergarten
Fall Brewing Company4542 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116-4247www.fallbrewing.com
Gravity Heights9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-4396www.gravityheights.com
Groundswell Brewing Co6304 Riverdale Street, San Diego, CA 92120www.groundswellbrew.com
Half Door Brewing Company903 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7227www.halfdoorbrewing.com
Harland Brewing Co. - Bay Park4112 Napier St., San Diego, CA 92110www.harlandbeer.com
Harland Brewing Co. - One Paseo3718 Paseo Place, Suite 1300, San Diego, CA 92130www.harlandbeer.com
Harland Brewing Co. - South Park2953 Beech St., San Diego, CA 92102www.harlandbeer.com
Harland Brewing Company - Scripps Ranch10115 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131www.harlandbeer.com
Hillcrest Brewing Company1458 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103www.hillcrestbrewingcompany.com
Hodad's Brewing Company9726 Aero Dr, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92123www.hodadies.com/hodads-brewing
Itza Brewing4652 Del Mar Ave, San Diego, CA 92107www.itzabrewing.com
Kairoa Brewing Company4601 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116www.kairoa.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company5985 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109www.karlstrauss.com/brewery
Karl Strauss Brewing Company - 4S Ranch10448 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA 92127-3510www.karlstrauss.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Downtown San Diego1157 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-3511www.karlstrauss.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Sorrento Mesa9675 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-1761www.karlstrauss.com
Ketch Brewing7889 Ostrow St, San Diego, CA 92101www.ketchbrewing.com
Kilowatt Brewing7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111-1504www.kilowatt.beer
Kings & Convicts Brewing - Miramar9550 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121www.kingsandconvicts.com
Knotty Brewing Co.842 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101-6425www.knottybrewing.com
Kové - Tasting Room9030 Kenamar Dr, Suite 309, San Diego, CA 92121www.drinkkove.com/tasting-room
Latitude 33 Brewing Co6550 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121http://latitude33brewing.com
Little Miss Brewing - Miramar7949 Stromesa Ct, Ste Y, San Diego, CA 92126-6338www.littlemissbrewing.com
Mike Hess Brewing - North Park3812 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-3602www.mikehessbrewing.com/north-park
Mission Brewery131 14th St, San Diego, CA 9210www.missionbrewery.com
Modern Times Beer - North Park3000 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92104www.moderntimesbeer.com
Modern Times Beer - Point Loma3725 Greenwood Street, San Diego, CA 92110www.moderntimesbeer.com
Mujeres Brew House1983 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113www.mujeres-brew-house.business.site
New English Brewing11545 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste 305, San Diego, CA 92121-1322www.newenglishbrewing.com
New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Co.8655 Production Ave, STE A, San Diego, CA 92121www.drinknewmotion.com
North Park Beer Co.3038 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-3002www.northparkbeerco.com
Ocean Beach Brewery5041 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-3009www.obbrewingco.com
Oggi's Carmel Mountain Ranch10155 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128www.oggis.com/location/oggis-sports-brewhouse-pizza-carmel-mountain-ranch
One Season Brewing Co.5839 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92120www.facebook.com/One.Season.Brewing
Pacific Beach Ale House721 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109-3905www.pbalehouse.com
Pizza Port Brewing Co. - Ocean Beach1956 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107-2844www.pizzaport.com
Poor House Brewing Company4494 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116-4287www.poorhousebrew.com
Protector Brewery8680 Miralani Drive, #128, San Diego, CA 92126www.protectorbrewery.com
Pure Project - Miramar9030 Kenamar Dr, Ste 308, San Diego, CA 92121-2432www.purebrewing.org
Quantum Brewing5375 Kearny Villa Rd, Ste 116, San Diego, CA 92123-1422www.quantumbrewingsd.com
Resident Brewing Co.1065 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101www.residentbrewing.com
Rip Current Brewing North Park4101 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104www.ripcurrentbrewing.com
Rough Draft Brewing8830 Rehco Rd, Ste D, San Diego, CA 92121www.roughdraftbrew.com
San Diego Brewing Co10450 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92120www.sandiegobrewing.com
Savagewood Brewing Company9879 Hibert St, Ste F, San Diego, CA 92131www.facebook.com/savagewoodbrewing
Second Chance Beer Company15378 Ave of Science, Ste 222, San Diego, CA 92128www.secondchancebeer.com
Seek Beer Company3052 El Cajon Boulevard, Ste C, San Diego, CA 92104www.seekbeerco.com
Societe Brewing Company8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111www.societebrewing.com
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens- Liberty Station2816 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106www.stonelibertystation.com
TapRoom Beer Company2000 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104www.taproombeerco.com
The Original 40 Brewing Company3117 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104www.original40brewing.com
Thorn Brewing Company - Barrio Logan1745 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113www.thorn.beer
Thorn Street Brewery3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104www.thorn.beer/venue/thorn-street-brewer
Two Roots Brewing Co.5640 Kearny Mesa Rd, Suite C/N, San Diego, CA 92111www.tworootsbrewingco.com
White Labs Brewing Co.9495 Candida St, San Diego, CA 92126www.whitelabsbrewingco.com


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