Sure, it may not be Boulder or Grand Rapids, but you won’t be short on breweries near me in Santa Monica, or local taprooms serving up craft beer from breweries across Southern California.
Whether you want something that speaks to the city’s history or an innovative spot on the rise, there’s always a Santa Monica brewery (and a beer) right for you.
Top breweries in Santa Monica
There is only ONE brewery in Santa Monica, and that is Santa Monica Brew Works. Dude’s has pulled out, so if you want beer straight from the source, you will need to go to Brew Works.
Don’t despair though, there are loads of restaurants and bars offering up other local California craft beers from local breweries.
Santa Monica Brew Works
- Address: 1920 Colorado Ave Suite c, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Website
If you’re a traveler who likes to eat and drink local, it doesn’t get more local than the Santa Monica Brew Works. Santa Monica’s first brewery invites you to taste what’s on tap and live the “beach brewed lifestyle.”
If you want to try some local craft offerings without feeling like you’ve walked into a room full of Subaru’s and mustaches, this is the place you want to seek out first.
Library Alehouse
- Address: 2911 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Website
Beers, books, Battlestar Galactica. That’s the quote, right? If you prefer books to beets, you’ll be right at home. You don’t have to appreciate great literature to enter, but it does help to appreciate fine craft beers.
As you may expect, there’s a host of IPA’s and American pale ales to choose from. If that’s not your style, there are plenty of others to choose from with lots of local craft brews on tap.
The Daily Pint
- Address: 2310 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Website
Does the concept of endless choices excite you instead of paralyzing you? Then head to the promised land of the Daily Pint.
While you have 33 beers on tap, three on cask, and over 100 bottled options at all times, this still has a neighborhood dive feel.
However, don’t let that make you think it’s a less than stellar establishment. While you do have the classic big-screen TVs and pool tables, you’ve got a knowledgeable, friendly staff that will make you feel welcome!
Father’s Office
- Address: 1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- Website
I don’t know about you, but the name Father’s Office screams craft beer spot. Just me? Maybe.
Regardless of how you feel about the name, Father’s Office has been around since 1953, and in this Santa Monica beer place, the mission has always been the same: create a casual space with top-notch beer selections (in quantity and quality).
Prices reflect the casual environment (though you have to remember it’s Santa Monica casual), and the most expensive beer on the main list will only cost you $12, though it’s the exception, not the rule. Notice the word main in main list.
If you’re a real beer aficionado who’s willing to run up a bit of tab, Father’s Office has a menu section they call “The Really Good Sh…” and it lives up to the name. If you care strongly about things like medal-winning, aging, and fermenting, you want to check out The Really Good Sh… on their online menu.
LA Draught
- Address: 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Website
In a sports town, you might not think of beer when someone mentioned LA Draught. Craft beer aficionados and those who give the cold shoulder to professional sports will both be happy to hear that this is a classic bar and grill setup.
There is, however, “California’s best and most exclusive draught brews paired with classic pub grub.” If that doesn’t entice you, I don’t know what will.
JuneShine
- Address: 2914 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Website
JuneShine is the outlier on this list in that they brew hard kombucha. Hey, we just said breweries; we didn’t say what they were brewing. You might be skeptical at first, but JuneShine is popular enough to have multiple locations for a reason.
If you just can’t be brought to consume more than a half pour of hard kombucha, JuneShine does offer a handful of beers, a few wines and non-alcoholic options.
More places to find local beer in Santa Monica and Venice
- Andrew’s Cheese Shop
- Beach & Brew (Venice)
- Big Dean’s Ocean Front Cafe
- Blue Streak- permanently closed
- THE BUNGALOW
- Chez Jay
- The Craftsman Bar and Kitchen- permanently closed
- FIG Santa Monica
- Firestone Walker Brewing Company – The Propagator (Marina Del Rey)
- Hotel Shangri-La
- The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
- The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
- The Lobster
- Lucky Yu @ Blue Plate Oysterette
- Mels Drive-in
- Pono Burger
- Rustic Canyon
- SoCal Vibes Abbot Kinney (Venice)
- Ye Olde King’s Head
Start Planning Your Trip to SAnta Monica
Where to stay in Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Proper Hotel
- Santa Monica Hotel: Pet-friendly and parking is included
- The Huntley Hotel: Luxury close to Santa Monica Beach and family-friendly
- Shore Hotel: Pet-friendly with a pool
- Viceroy Santa Monica: Views of the ocean, beachy vibes, pet-friendly with a pool
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel: Within walking distance of Third Street Promenade with a pool, spa and hot tub
Find more Santa Monica accommodation, whether you need a hotel, vacation rental or something unique and different HERE. Or check out the map below for all of your options.
Need a rental car? Yup!
Santa Monica is fairly easy to get around. We recommend renting a car and exploring all there is to see. You can find the best prices on rental cars by clicking here.
Book a tour
When you’re not discovering Santa Monica on your own, we suggest treating yourself to a tour. From private wine tours to kayak and SUP tours, cooking classes classes to tours of celebrity-owned homes, there’s a little something for everyone.
- Small Group Electric EBike bicycle Tour Santa Monica and Venice
- 2 Hours Small Group Surf Lesson at Santa Monica
- 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
Browse all the Santa Monica tours available on Viator by clicking here.
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Breweries Near Me that have CLOSED
The Dudes’ Brewing Co -Permanently Closed
- Address: 395 Santa Monica Pl #304, Santa Monica, CA 90401
NOTE: The Santa Monica location has closed.
The first brewery on this list is also one of the best things to do in Santa Monica. A vibe that The Dude himself would be proud of, you can pair Neapolitan pizzas with your beer of choice here.
You’ll find a host of The Dudes’ own beers on tap, from classic ambers to coconut porters.
Stout Burgers and Beers- Permanently Closed
- Address: 111 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Why use many word when few word do trick? Office reference number two, if you’re playing along at home. Stout Burgers and Beers tells you precisely what it is, and that’s exactly the vibe when you walk in. That doesn’t mean Stout is stripped down by any means.
The theme here is copper and wood, and lots of people enjoy it. The burgers are top-notch and innovative, and many beer choices are offered. Despite the name, they mainly offer ales, though you can get basically anything you want from their extensive tap list.
West 4th and Jane- Permanently Closed
- Address: 1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
West 4th and Jane is a New York-style pub in the heart of Los Angeles. If you were curious, there isn’t much going on at the corner of West 4th and Jane in NYC. Luckily, this West 4th and Jane is always a good time with 24 rotating taps.
