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Santa Cruz Beer Spots
New Bohemia Brewing Co. is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

1. New Bohemia Brewing Co.

1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Nico P.Nico Pitney: "Fetching new brewery for delicious old world lagers and hefes... Redwood-sheathed taproom has a small bites menu...great sampling of local food purveyors." Read more.

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

2. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

9.0
103 Kennedy Dr, Capitola, CA
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews

Rocky F.Rocky F: Bring a growler. Bottled beer not always available and when it is, it sells out.

Discretion Brewing is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

3. Discretion Brewing

9.0
2703 41st Ave Ste A, Soquel, CA
Brewery · 28 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Schofield: WiFi = Discretion Brewing WiFi password = choosegoodness

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

4. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

6.6
1730 N Main St, Salinas, CA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Jamie M.Jamie Manzuik: Good gluten free menu!

Cannery Row Brewing Company is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

5. Cannery Row Brewing Company

95 Prescott Ave, Monterey, CA
Brewery · Cannery Row · 139 tips and reviews

Domingo R.Domingo Rivera: Amazing beers and really good food! 74 beers on draft and 30 more by the bottle. Tip:Try em all.

English Ales Brewery & Cafe is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

6. English Ales Brewery & Cafe

7.4
223 Reindollar Ave (btw Del Monte Blvd & Sunset Ave), Marina, CA
Brewery · 22 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt F: If a you ever make it out to Monterey, stop by English Ales in Marina CA, the best Pub Grub I have ever eaten. Amazing Beer selection and the Pub is always full of locals. Try the Fish n Chips.

Peter B's Brewpub is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

7. Peter B's Brewpub

6.7
2 Portola Plz (Behind the Portola Hotel & Spa), Monterey, CA
Brewery · Old Monterey Business District · 42 tips and reviews

Andy O.Andy O'Brien: You can pass on this place if time is an issue, really nothing amazing unless you hear of some bottle release. Lots of Peter's bottles at the Sand City Costco!

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

8. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.1
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.

Seabright Brewery is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

9. Seabright Brewery

7.3
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews

Jaclyn B.Jaclyn B.: Sacrilicious and garlic fries. Just do it.

Santa Cruz Ale Works is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

10. Santa Cruz Ale Works

150 Dubois St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Central Santa Cruz · 8 tips and reviews

Andy O.Andy O'Brien: Got a keg for my wedding, was the Red I think. Top notch service.

Hop Dogma Brewing Co. is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

11. Hop Dogma Brewing Co.

30 Avenida Portola, Half Moon Bay, CA
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: Dog-friendly.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

12. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

8.6
390 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Brewery · 144 tips and reviews
Highway 1 Brewing Company is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

13. Highway 1 Brewing Company

6.3
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA
Brewery · 21 tips and reviews

Andy O.Andy O'Brien: Ask for the pickle beer, you won't be disappointed. Hands down their best brew. Note: HWY1 was sold recently, and I heard the new owner didn't buy a lot of the recipes in the deal. Try it though...

Corralitos Brewing Company is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

14. Corralitos Brewing Company

8.6
2536 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Andy O.Andy O'Brien: WORTH THE DETOUR! Don't miss this place, their beers are great. No food unless a truck is parked outdoors, so go prepared.

Rensi Ale Works is one of Santa Cruz Beer Spots.

15. Rensi Ale Works

409 Quinta, Watsonville, CA
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews

Andy O.Andy O'Brien: Never been, but it's a brewery in Watsonville, meaning it's close to my house, so I'll be going soon.