16 Best Craft Breweries near Santa Monica

SoCal Vibes Co. Surf Club Brewery •
119 Broadway, Santa Monica

“This place is the diamond among the rough. Ambient atmosphere. CLEAN, and yummiest food. A small menu is a good sign so I was feeling positive about this place and I was not disappointed. My guests and I ordered different dishes and shared the shrimp skewers appetizer. EVERYTHING was outstanding. There is a lot of effort to marry flavors and seasoning and they do a great job of it. You can't go wrong with any item on their menu. The cocktails were perfect and the Tiramisu was excellent. I am not a big Tiramisu fan, so for me to eat Tiramisu and enjoy it immensely is quite a feat. I am looking forward to returning to this location. The warmth, patience and knowledge of Chris in helping us choose our dishes was absolutely perfect.“

4.8 Superb51 Reviews
Santa Monica Brew Works Brewery • $$
1920 Colorado Avenue Ste c, Santa Monica

“Great service and welcoming environment. ample parking and seating both indoors and out. amazing selection of both beers and ciders on tap. my only major issue is the removal of the tip system to a forced service charge (mandatory tip) system of 18%. we ordered a single flight and a pint at the bar ourselves, no table service or any real interaction yet a tip was fourced upon us on the bill.“

4.3 Superb201 Reviews
The Slice & Pint Pizza • $
130 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo - 8.15 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cuatro Carnes Pizza with Meatball
Fried Mozzarella Sticks Marinara
Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza
Some Slices & a Pint & Wine
Slice of Pizza and a Pint
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Calamari Chicken Wings
Hand-Tossed Gabagool
Build Your Own Pizza
Italian Chopped

“I called Slice&Pint last night to order some pizza. Since it was 9pm, the guy said that they were not taking orders anymore for whole pizzas, but it was still possible to have some slices.
I ordered some and drove there right away.
When I got there, I added some extra slices and all the staff was really nice updating my order.

We reheated pizza at home and everything was great.
We got some cacio e pepe, pepperoni and carnitas. 9 slices for about 30 bucks. Highly recommended!
Sorry, no pictures. We were too hungry 🤣🫶🏻“

4.5 Superb315 Reviews
Three Weavers Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1031 West Manchester Blvd A-B, Inglewood - 7.8 miles

“Great local brewery that really focuses on the beer. So much better since they expanded the outside seating. Great food trucks/stands that come in, friendly staff. A bit “hop” heavy selection if that’s your brew, would like to see more lagers, ales etc but doesn’t take away from a 5 star review“

4.6 Superb105 Reviews
Far Field Beer Company Brewery •
4471 West Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne - 11.27 miles

“Great brews and brushes events and delicious beers 🍻!“

4.9 Superb75 Reviews
Los Angeles Ale Works - Culver City Brewery • $$
8809 Washington Blvd suite 132, Culver City - 5.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Peachin on a Party Farmhouse Ale
Beer Flight
Pilsner
Blonde

“This place has great customer service even during a packed World Cup game. This is our neighborhood bar and we’ve rarely if ever had a bad experience.

Disregard the previous review that was freaking out about the chairs. It happened right in front of us and the person was just there to look at their phone, not watch the game, not engage with the other patrons, nothing. It came off as entitled and sad. I’m disappointed to see them leave such an uninformed review“

4.3 Superb68 Reviews
Tortugo Brewing Company Brewery • $$
916 West Hyde Park Boulevard, Inglewood - 7.92 miles

“Good range of beers on tap“

4.7 Superb87 Reviews
El Segundo Brewing Company Brewery • $
140 Main Street, El Segundo - 8.26 miles

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

4.7 Superb79 Reviews
Boardroom Brewery Brewery •
211 Arena St, El Segundo - 8.33 miles

“We had a few beers there and loved it. Simple hidden gem in the Gundo on a not well traveled side street off grand ave. Not big, (6 big tables up front) but great beer for $8 or so. Also, a nice back area for more private gatherings.
VictorB“

4.4 Superb50 Reviews
brewco social Gastropubs • $$
124 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach - 10.4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Giant German Soft Pretzel
Build Your Own Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Baja Fish Tacos
Brewery Burger

“Brewco Social absolutely nailed it! We came here with two families, 8 of us total, before heading down to the beach, and from the moment we walked in, we felt completely welcomed. The location is unbeatable literally steps from the Manhattan Beach boardwalk, so it’s the perfect place to grab a great meal before hitting the sand.

The service was fantastic. The two girls taking our orders were smiling, friendly, and patient, while the guys were constantly moving around making sure every table was taken care of. It was one of those places where you could tell the entire team was working together like a well oiled machine.

And the bartender deserves a shout-out because he absolutely knew what he was doing! We started with a triple, went to a double, and finished with a single and every drink was on point. 😂

Now the food… WOW. My smash burger was absolutely incredible. Juicy, flavorful, perfectly cooked. Honestly one of the juiciest smash burgers I’ve had. The kids loved their meals, and the wives were very happy with their salads, so somehow everyone at the table left happy.

The atmosphere was another huge plus. The whole place is beautiful and has that upscale, polished feeling you’d expect from a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, but without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It has a really great Manhattan Beach vibe.

5 stars all day. Great location, great food, great drinks, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. You guys are doing it right, keep up the good work! We’ll definitely be back.“

4.2 Good193 Reviews
Culture Brewing Brewery •
327 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach - 10.38 miles

“Newish local place. Big selection of craft brews“

4.4 Superb71 Reviews
Five Point Five Brewing Company Brewpubs •
137 Nevada St, El Segundo - 8.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

GTX Muscle Car Pizza
I Love That for You
Detroit Style Pizza
Flight of Beers
Jeepney Pizza
Flatbread

“We had such a great time at Five Point Five Brewing! We came with our 3 year old and 1 year old, along with two friends, and it was the perfect place for everyone. The food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and they even have a kids area where our 3 year old had a great time playing.

We also had the chance to meet Michelle and her family, which made the experience feel even more special. You can really tell that this is a family owned business and that they care about creating a place where everyone feels welcome.

Great food, great people, and a really fun family friendly atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!“

4.9 Superb94 Reviews
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator Brewery • $$
3205 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey - 3.19 miles

“Great food and service. The only drawback was the host didn’t see that the table needed to be cleaned and tried to make us believe that the stains would not come out but we were referring to the clear as day crumbs left by the precious guest. She finally went and came back to clean the table and the seat cushion that was full of debris from previous guest. Other than that, everything was great.“

4.4 Superb298 Reviews
SoCal Vibes Co. Abbot Kinney Bar • $$
1522 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice - 2.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Endless Summer Pineapple Pork
Summer Pineapple Pork Sliders
Zesty Jackfruit Slider
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Handcut Vibes Fries
Piña Pork Taco
Fish Tacos

“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.“

4.8 Superb106 Reviews
Crowns LAX Brewpubs •
1 World Wy Terminal 4, Los Angeles - 7.3 miles

“If you have some time to spare at the airport, this is a great spot to grab a quick bite. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and a parfait, and both were delicious. The breakfast arrived hot and fresh, which was a nice start to the day. My server, Cindia, was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. Despite the busy airport atmosphere and constant turnover of customers, the service was impressively fast. I would definitely stop by again.“

4.4 Superb206 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse American • $$
6000 Sepulveda Boulevard Ste 1111, Culver City - 5.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon
Tri-Tip and Shrimp Scampi Combo
BJ's Brewhouse Bowl with Shrimp
Mozzarella Tomato & Mozzarella
BJ's Classic Chicken Sandwich
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
New New Orleans Jambalaya
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
BJ's Smokehouse Burger
Shrimp Scampi Pasta

“John Michael is fantastic, the best customer service.“

4.1 Good377 Reviews

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