6 Best Sights in San Diego, California

With one of the largest tasting rooms in San Diego, this microbrewery offers tastings at its out-of-the-way locale in the Miramar area. Try AleSmith's popular Speedway Stout, brewed in various editions ranging from peanut butter and maple bar to German chocolate and coffee.

Overlooking the San Diego Bay and a nearby marina, this German-inspired brewery is quite possibly one of San Diego's most scenic. Expect a diverse spread of lagers, pilsners, ales, sours, and stouts that can be sampled as a draft or taster flight. Time your visit so you can watch the sunset over the water with a beer in hand.

Modern Times' tasting room balances tasteful kitsch with a no-nonsense approach to good beer. Decorated with '80s-era VHS boxes and a Yoda mosaic made from old floppy disks, Modern Times boasts 20 taps of rotating standard and seasonal brews, from their palate-pleasing MT Pilsner to more adventurous brews like their tropical passion fruit–guava gose.

It's all about the ladies at this Latina-owned and female-run brewery in the Mexican-American neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Female empowerment comes through in many of the beer names, like La Jefa, Amor a La Mexicana, and La Soltera. Check their socials for themed events, and don't miss the tacos and micheladas.

Grab a seat on the rooftop deck of this brewpub, where ocean views and a dozen craft beers are on tap. During happy hour, locals head to this dog-friendly pub for shuffleboard, foosball, Ping-Pong, firepits, and some of the best sunset views San Diego has to offer.

Societe’s tasting room offers a prime view of their barrel room and brewing facility. Though you can’t go wrong with The Pupil IPA, cider lovers shouldn’t miss the Vagabond with raspberry and hibiscus. The Harlot Belgian blonde ale is used to marinate the juicy carnitas served at their food truck, Chachos Tacos, open Tuesday through Sunday.