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Top 9 Breweries in Santa Barbara, California

Craft Beer & Local Brewery Guide for Santa Barbara, CA

In the sun-kissed coast of California, where the Pacific meets the Santa Ynez Mountains, lies the unique coastal city of Santa Barbara - a hidden gem for craft beer enthusiasts. Known for its iconic Spanish colonial architecture and beautiful beaches, this picturesque city harbors an unseen brewery culture that has been thriving under the radar. Tucked amidst these historic buildings is a craft brewery that's as eclectic as the city itself. Here, locally-inspired ales are created with ingredients sourced from the very land upon which Santa Barbara rests, resulting in a truly authentic taste of the area. For those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure filled with great beer and even greater scenery, Santa Barbara offers the perfect combination of coastal beauty and craft beer appeal - making it a must-visit destination for any discerning enthusiast.

Night Lizard Brewing Company in Santa Barbara, California - 4.70 star rating

Night Lizard Brewing Company

Santa Barbara CA

Night Lizard Brewing Company is rated 4.70 out of 5 stars 4.70

Dog bowl at the door with water for fur babies

Third Window Brewing in Santa Barbara, California - 4.70 star rating

Third Window Brewing

Santa Barbara CA

Third Window Brewing is rated 4.70 out of 5 stars 4.70

Original, unusual beers on offer

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California - 4.50 star rating

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara CA

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars 4.50

Unique industrial-chic winery tasting rooms

Brass Bear Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, California - 4.50 star rating

Brass Bear Funk Zone

Santa Barbara CA

Brass Bear Funk Zone is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars 4.50

Unique Blood Orange Beer with citrusy goodness

Topa Topa Brewing Co. in Santa Barbara, California - 4.70 star rating

Topa Topa Brewing Co.

Santa Barbara CA

Topa Topa Brewing Co. is rated 4.70 out of 5 stars 4.70

Has dog-friendly patio and brewery dog

Brass Bear Uptown in Santa Barbara, California - 4.50 star rating

Brass Bear Uptown

Santa Barbara CA

Brass Bear Uptown is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars 4.50

Spacious outdoor patio with White Lotus-inspired decorations

Rincon Brewery in Santa Barbara, California - 4.50 star rating

Rincon Brewery

Santa Barbara CA

Rincon Brewery is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars 4.50

Crispy cauliflower bites are a standout.

M Special Brewing Company - Downtown in Santa Barbara, California - 4.50 star rating

M Special Brewing Company - Downtown

Santa Barbara CA

M Special Brewing Company - Downtown is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars 4.50

Unique taco options with high quality ingredients

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Paseo Nuevo Beer Garden in Santa Barbara, California - 5.00 star rating

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Paseo Nuevo Beer Garden

Santa Barbara CA

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Paseo Nuevo Beer Garden is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars 5.00

Rotating beers on tap feature unique options

More breweries near Santa Barbara, CA

Captain Fatty's Brewery in Goleta, undefined - 4.80 star rating

Captain Fatty's Brewery

Goleta CA (14.5km)

Captain Fatty's Brewery is rated 4.80 out of 5 stars 4.80

M Special Brewing Company in Goleta, undefined - 4.70 star rating

M Special Brewing Company

Goleta CA (15.8km)

M Special Brewing Company is rated 4.70 out of 5 stars 4.70

Island Brewing Company in Carpinteria, undefined - 4.70 star rating

Island Brewing Company

Carpinteria CA (16.3km)

Island Brewing Company is rated 4.70 out of 5 stars 4.70