Take a tour of San Diego craft brewers’ tastiest and most creative beers, from IPAs to lagers and (far) beyond.

Whether you’re taking in a Padres game, exploring Balboa Park, enjoying the beach or heading to one of San Diego’s world-class attractions, an abundance of great local beer is always nearby. Follow this itinerary to discover the brew-tiful bounty of one of America’s top craft-beer destinations.

It's no secret that craft beer lovers are a generally hip and cool lot who relish the opportunity to sip a few cold ones with friends, talking about hopes, dreams, and hops. The craft beer community, in turn, embraces the idea that a tasting room or beer garden should be a comfortable, laid back, friendly atmosphere that encourages relaxation and the pure enjoyment of great brews. To that end, many tasting rooms around the county have been intentionally designed to feel like the living room or rec room of your own house.

If you’re looking for the cream of the hops in San Diego beer, these tasting rooms are a great way to discover the amazing array of brews in America’s Capital of Craft.