The 10 Best Beer Tastings & Tours in San Diego, California (CA)

November 1, 2021 Layne Dawes

San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. Crawling Craft Brew Tijuana: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego

Baja Mex Trolley, 727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Border Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

We visit if you can 6 breweries, with the best craft beer of Mexico, We only mention some in the itinerary, There is no better way to demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between San Diego and Tijuana, than with the craft beer movement.

Inclusions: 1 Beer Flights or Pints on each Brewery, 2 Mexican Meals and Drinks, Local guide, Round Transportation

Exclusions: Extra Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Extra Food and drinks, Tip for local guide

Reviewed By philomenak40

The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.

2. Food and Wine (or Beer) Walking and Trolley Tour of Historic Old Town San Diego

Old Town, San Diego, CA, USA San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Sip & “Sea” San Diego on this guided 3 hr. Craft Beverage & Food Tour. Explore the birthplace of San Diego with your entertaining guide! This Wine (and Beer!) & Food Walking/Trolley Tour includes tastings, food, entertainment, and San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits expert guide! PLEASE NOTE: *Tours are subject to availability at time of booking. *Above offerings, tour stops, tour length, and prices are subject to change. *Reservations and Prices are not guaranteed until deposit or full payment has been received. *Minimum purchase may be required for tours to run.

Inclusions: Ample tastings at three (3) custom appointed craft beverage hubs (about 9 pours!), Beer options available (in lieu of wine), Expert fun education on the fine art of wine and food pairing. , Delicious food pairings (equivalent to a meal)., BONUS: Taste scrumptious chocolate with your wine!

Exclusions: Trolley Ticket - $6, Tour Guide Gratuity

Reviewed By N5458VMadamb

This was awesome! Paris brought us to 2 awesome vineyards. His knowledge about these vineyards and winemaking in general was incredible. We tried a bunch of wines, saw some awesome sites, ate some great food, and made some new friends. I would recommend this tour to anyone spending time in San Diego!

3. Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour.

4005 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Baja California Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Old Town trolley station in San Diego (or you may choose to be picked up at any location south of Mission Valley) with stops at the Tijuana Cultural Center, Trump's infamous Wall in Playas de Tijuana, time at the beach and craft beer tastings in Rosarito Beach, and finally succulent Baja style lobster with margaritas and live mariachi music while enjoying an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Free time for shopping after lunch. You will have a private vehicle for your party only. No strangers. Minimum of four passengers per booking needed.

Inclusions: Lobster lunch is included and each passenger gets one free margarita during lunch., Craft Beer tastings are included in this package. up to five tastings per customer., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Additional alcoholic beverages are paid separately. , If you choose to rent an ATV or ride the horses while in Rosarito beach that is paid separately by customer.

Reviewed By Geebler

Mario was very knowledgeable in showing us some sights in Tijuana. The mescal, beer and taco tastings were fantastic. I especially enjoyed walking around the markets. I recommend Mario and his tours. I hope to do a wine tour in the future.

4. Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

4005 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Baja California Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the city while walking the main streets of Tijuana while interacting with locals at the city market, museum and Avenida Revolucion. Visit the infamous Trump's wall and enjoy some time at the beach. Try local craft beer, Tequila and Mescal. Visit the Caesars restaurant where the Caesar's salad was invented and have free time for curios shopping. Also learn about the culture at the CECUT center and botanical gardens in Zona Rio. And for lunch, enjoy the real Mexican tacos with lots of guacamole and salsa! You will have a private vehicle for your party. No strangers. Minimum of four people per booking needed.

Inclusions: Traditional Mexian Tacos for lunch with beverage included. You have the option to eat the Caesar's salad but you pay that out of pocket., Air-conditioned vehicle, Craft Beer or Tequila tastings included. Choose from trying tequila and mezcal from Jalisco or go for the craft beer from Ensenada and Tijuana.

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Reviewed By C5615TPsylviah

We had an awesome time on this tour. Mario was amazing. From the initial booking to the actual tour, he took care of all the details, answered my many questions and kept all of us on track during the tour. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this company. We enjoyed 3 wineries plus lunch. We felt safe the entire time and would definitely do this again.

5. San Diego Brewery Tour

702 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA San Diego Fun Tours
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4.8 based on 23 reviews

San Diego Craft Beer Tour in open top vans fully narrated by craft beer enthusiasts. 3 stops for tastings  • 3 stops for tastings from any of our Brewery partners and enjoy a flight of tasters on with purchase • At 1 of the stops get a touR of the facilities and opportunity for food

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Glennygritsjuice

Had a great time and would recommend this anyone visiting the city or if you are a local you will have just as much fun.

6. Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Border Tours
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4.6 based on 23 reviews

4 breweries, we cover 2 flights or Pints in any of the 4 breweries. The tacos are on us. San Diego is famous for its vibrant craft brewing scene, and its sister city of Tijuana has become a beer lover’s destination, too. Go on a sudsy adventure south of the border, small-group trip. Meet your guide at 2pm just north of the US-Mexico border in San Ysidro. Once you venture in to Mexico, you’ll sample tasting flights, drop by a mexican craft brewery, fill up on tacos, and otherwise enjoy Tijuana’s hoppy and Foodie side.

Inclusions: Food tasting - Real Mexican Tacos, 2 Flights or Pints , Water, Transportation, Local Guide (Personalized just for your tour)

Exclusions: Extra Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Tip for Local Guide

Reviewed By philomenak40

The rich history of the paintings ( murals ) and explaining the meaning of the paintings and the artists was captivating. I was not bored at all. Tadeau ( tour guide) is like a history book except that I don’t have to do the reading. His knowledge about Tijuana, the places visited , the artists, and what the paintings explains is easy to follow and understand. It was a Mother’s Day well spent since I was alone in San Diego and my children couldn’t come, this day trip was their pick.

7. San Diego Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise

970 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Hornblower Cruises & Events
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Come aboard the only floating happy hour in San Diego! The cruise includes cash bar with plenty of drink specials on beer, wine and Hornblower cocktails along with light appetizers.  This is the perfect sunset excursion on San Diego Bay or a great way to kick of a night downtown. We are fortunate to have beautiful outdoor decks that are available for sightseeing on San Diego Bay. Access to the outer decks is by stairs only. We have great weather on the bay right now, we would just recommend you bring a hat, light sweater or jacket and of course your shades!

Inclusions: 2-Hour Event, Light appetizers, Background music & light narration of local points of interest, All taxes and fees, Indoor & Outdoor seating on our spacious lounge decks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By karenkM2713SM

Tonight was the first night since the pandemic that indoor dining was allowed. Our party of 3 ate a wonderful dinner of either oven roasted salmon or braised beef short ribs with a wonderful salad and cheesecake or chocolate cake dessert. The entire crew was great and extra kudos to our servers, Evelyn and Sal, who worked efficiently with excellent service and good conversation. The views of San Diego were absolutely breathtaking. The trip was one I won't forget and provided my family an evening of awesomeness. Highly recommend.

8. San Diego Dinner Cruise with Beer Pairings

990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Flagship Cruises & Events
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Float through San Diego Harbor on a sunset cruise aboard a luxury yacht, featuring a gourmet dinner paired with local craft beer. Each month, Flagship welcomes a different San Diego brewery aboard our Friday night dinner cruise for an evening of food, local brews and waterfront views. Come meet the brewers, talk about beer and dine on gourmet food designed to pair perfectly with each beer selection. Eat, drink, dance and take in the panorama of scenic waterfront sights. Enjoy beer flights along with our core lineup of local taps, wine list, and full cocktail bar.

Inclusions: Four beer tasters with meal, Indoor and Outdoor dining, Private table for social distancing, Plated Service Menu

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Souvenir photos (available for purchase; approximately US$15), Additional drinks from bar

Reviewed By deja11

The food was horrible! I literally ate two bites. The waitress never ask about my plate being full or ask if I wanted anything else. Very disappointing especially when I brought 10 guest with me from out of town. They also agreed the food was not worth the $.

9. Tijuana Toe dip, day trip from San Diego

727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA Border Tours
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4.2 based on 14 reviews

This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people. In this tour you will explore the Tijuana in a few hours as a local. Tijuana is located 30 min. from Downtown San Diego, California; has 2.3 million people of which 75%, approximately, are foreigners. But no one is excluded in Tijuana! Actually Tijuana is made of outsiders; and since probation Tijuana has been living and growing thanks to tourism. Awesome food and craft beer experience unlike any other city in Mexico. This new interest in food and craft beer has given Tijuana a new growth in culture,all along the Baja. Tijuana has being the path for many people looking to have the american dream, by crossing legally or illegally thru the USA Border. This leaves people behind what makes them to either settle or go back home. Most of them stay and build there life here.

Inclusions: Mexican Meal and Drink, Round Transportation on Mexico, Personalized Local Guide

Exclusions: Extra Personal Expenses, Tip for your local guide

Reviewed By cheespls

My friend and I booked this tour on TripAdvisor. Pretty straight forward but due to COVID, instead of meeting at the McDonalds, we had to walk across the border and meet our tour guide there. We spent the day with Tadeo and he was great! He was fully of energy, very helpful, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. Very safe tour, very fun. We had a great group; it was a great time. Highly recommend this tour! If you can request for someone specific, Tadeo is the man!

10. Private San Diego Brewery Tour

Adventures in San Diego

You tell us where you want to go, and we make it happen! Your guide knows San Diego craft beer, the many San Diego microbreweries, and is here to educate you on this private San Diego craft beer brewery tour. You can choose from over a hundred micro-brew breweries and brewery operated tasting rooms or you can share your craft beer style, and we will customize the perfect San Diego brewery tour for you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 10 miles of 92101), Tasters and tours at breweries

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside designated area

Reviewed By bc2020123

Bridgette is an excellent tour guide! We went on a private tour of the wine country in Temecula as well as a day boat trip in the San Diego Bay. She was timely, energetic and excited for the day. She tailored the tour accordingly to our needs and desires and made it the perfect day. She followed strict COVID-19 guidelines and I felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole tour. Bridgette knows the area extremely well and is a wonderful guide. Bridgette had snacks and refreshments and made for a wonderful day experience. I highly recommend Bridgette for all your San Diego tour needs.

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