Local Brews and Views
Downtown Brewery Tour
Downtown, San Diego is a great place to visit for dining, drinks, and entertainment. Many condominium high–rises and hotels are sprinkled throughout the area, therefore, there is no shortage of places to gather for locals and visitors alike. The Downtown San Diego Brewery Tour is a walking tour to of 3 local breweries and/or tasting rooms. Many of the breweries in Downtown are the second or third locations, which attests to the success of each of the ones we visit.
You’ll learn about the history of beer making in San Diego, and how our city became so enamored with the art form. As you walk from brewery to brewery, your San Diego tour guide will share fun facts about the historic Downtown area. You’ll learn how the city began as a bustling port town, and how it continues to grow and progress. Each brewery is unique in its own way, from the types of beers that are served, to the theme of each venue, to the local touches found at each brewery. Taste an array of beers, and elevate your beer knowledge by understanding what differentiates one beer from another. At one of the breweries, you’ll be served one of San Diego’s most favorite food items that pairs perfectly with the beer.
A Glimpse into the Downtown Brewery Tour
Explore the vibrant world of craft beer in Downtown with our captivating beer tour. Immerse yourself in a journey that combines the art of the brewing process with the charm of downtown discovery.
- Visit 3 local breweries – Embark on a delightful adventure as you visit three unique breweries during the beer tour. Each brewery offers a distinct atmosphere and an array of flavors that showcase the city’s brewing prowess.
- Taste a local bite at one of the stops – Indulge yourself with a culinary treat at one of our carefully selected stops. These local bites have been thoughtfully chosen for optimal food pairing, enhancing a beer lover‘s tasting experience during the tour.
- Visit and learn about Petco Park – Uncover the fascinating relationship between baseball and brewing as you explore Petco Park. Delve into the history and culture of this iconic landmark, discovering how it intersects with San Diego‘s love for craft beer.
- Get to know the beer makers – Connect with at least one passionate San Diegan in a tasting room who brings beer to life. Engage in conversations with the beer makers themselves and gain insight into their craft, their stories, and the dedication they pour into every brew.
Why Downtown?
The Downtown brewery beer tour takes place throughout the streets of East Village and the Gaslamp Quarter – just blocks away from the Convention Center, Petco Park, and San Diego’s largest hotels. It’s the perfect activity for beer enthusiasts (or novices) to get an intimate visit to some of the most popular breweries in the city’s vibrant beer scene. Enjoy the Downtown restaurants before or after a tour with so many types and styles of restaurants to choose from in the area. Or perhaps, you’d like to book your tour before a comedy show at one of the comedy clubs in Downtown, or before ending at a bar/restaurant for live music or dueling pianos. Downtown has so much to offer groups, and we can help navigate your time in this colorful neighborhood.
Urban landscape
Downtown San Diego is an energetic area, and so many bars, restaurants and breweries line the streets. Marvel at the hi-rises that make up the city skyline as you taste craft beer from local breweries.
Friendly tasting rooms!
San Diego breweries are ran by the friendliest and most passionate people! You’ll get a glimpse into their world as you connect with the top beer aficionados in the city!
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Our San Diego Tour Guides
Our San Diego Tour Guides
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Kaylee Killebrew
Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide
Read BioMagdalene Medofer - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: my whole life, I was born here.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: meeting new folks and sharing San Diego with them.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Barrio Logan, I love the history of Chicano Park, the eclectic artisan shops, and extensive food scene. The weekend is the best time to explore and watch the lowrider car clubs cruise the neighborhood and visit the shops.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Artifact at the Mingei in Balboa Park. Any dish off their international food menu will blow your mind. They also host monthly themed dinners that highlight a particular cuisine and region.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Go for a hike at Cuyamaca State Park and swim at Green Valley Falls.
Magdalene Medofer
Tour Guide
Read BioAparna Thakur - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 1 ½ years!
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people, showing them around and telling stories and history of the city.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: La Jolla because of its beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping as well as abundance of sea life.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Brigantine
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Watching sunset in point loma Ocean Beach
Aparna Thakur
Tour Guide
Read BioRaul Torres Valadez - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: One year recently and also when I was a teenager.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Pacific Beach and Coronado.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Oscar’s Mexican seafood and Birrieria la Huasteca.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Hike in the canyons.
Raul Torres Valadez
Tour Guide
Read BioBen Schorr - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.
Ben Schorr
Tour Guide
Read BioBleu Ford - Tour Guide
I’ve lived in San Diego for: A long time! I moved to San Diego in 1986 so I have lived here for most of my life. I consider it my adopted home town.
My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: I love both meeting new people and sharing knowledge about this beautiful city. After retiring from USPS I wanted to do work that brings me joy and I have found that being a guide. I love getting a laugh from a group or seeing the spark of excitement when I share a bit of San Diego’s colorful history.
My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: I am partial to my own hood, North Park. I love living here! We lost so many great places due to Covid but it warms my heart to see that this neighborhood is returning to being a vibrant and fun place. It always seems like there is something new or some fun event happening.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: A few of my go-to favs are Buona Forchetta in South Park for relaxed patio dining with great food Jimmy Carter’s in Hillcrest for the comfortable and colorful ambiance and great Mexican comfort food and Shwarma Guys food truck (which parks regularly at 30th and Grape in South Park). It is my go-to “I’m super hungry and too tired to cook” take home. It always hits the spot.
My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: I recently got an e-bike and my new love is re-discovering the uptown area on two wheels. It is pretty amazing how differently you see the city on a bike. I love strolling through Balboa Park with my wife. We are so lucky to have this awesome park with such a rich history so close to our home. Finally, you can’t beat an early morning walk along the harbor. The waterfront is beautiful in the morning quiet with a bit of fog hanging in the air.
Bleu Ford
Tour Guide
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