10 Best Breweries in Cleveland National Forest

"This brewery specializing in San Diego-style lagers and ales has great service, great food, and of course, great beer. The taproom is large (there’s even balcony seating) and unlike many San Diego breweries, the decor feels upscale, not industrial. Maybe because of that — and because of the welcoming atmosphere — the mix of people tends to be eclectic."

"Bartender pouring a Death Before Dying beer at North Park in San Diego. Credit: Courtesy of North Park Beer. The first thing you should know about this company is that its tasting room is big, beautiful, and definitely a place where you’d want to spend an afternoon."

"When you come to this brewery, you’re not just getting a tasting room — you’re also getting an incredible beer garden that you’ll want to stay in all afternoon. Established in 1989, this beer brewing company exemplifies the Southern California lifestyle with its refreshing brews and laid-back atmosphere. It’s also credited as being one of the first breweries to kick off the craft beer scene in San Diego."

"Karl Strauss Brewing is one of the oldest San Diego breweries on the block!. Starting back in the mid 80’s, Karl Strauss has been leading the craft beer scene before it became popular. Their craft brews have received many gold medals, including the famous Red Trolley Ale (which has been award 11 gold and 5 silver medals)."

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"While the San Marcos brewery features a lineup of the usual West Coast styles, it’s primarily known for its tart kettle sours. Their popular Vice series features numerous Berliner Weisse-style releases brewed with fruit such as pink guavas, Montmorency cherries, and black currants. The brewery is located next to a popular axe throwing venue which you probably want to visit before ordering your first flight of beer."

"Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (Escondido) and Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (Liberty Station) is open with redacted capacity seating (reservation recommended). They also offer their full menu of food, including family-style meals, and beer for take-out via GoTab or delivery through DoorDash, Grub Hub and Uber Eats. Stone Brewing Tap Rooms in Oceanside and on Kettner are open as for dine-in and take out as well.."

"Sitting outside in the gardens and letting the kids run around while drinking an ice cold craft brew is simply the best!. If you order at the bar, you can bring your food out to the gardens, so there is no waiting for a table!. View this post on Instagram"

"Horton Plaza Shopping Center, a multi-story, open-air mall, is known for its eclectic architecture, people-watching opportunities and more than 100 stores and shops. Make a purchase here and you'll get three free hours of parking—ample time for shopping and exploring the surrounding Gaslamp Quarter."

"Within Old Town don’t miss Casa de Estudillo, which is one of the few original buildings (many are reproductions), Whaley House and Museum, which is believed to be haunted and Junípero Serra Museum, literally the place where California began. You can get more information here."

"Built in 1825 to house one of San Diego’s earliest families, the building is reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of prior residents."

"Set in Grantville in the Allied Gardens neighborhood, the Purple Mint Vegetarian Restaurant blends traditional culture and nutritious eating to create a friendly, inviting vegan and vegetarian café in which to enjoy the delicious, healthy food. Boasting a menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes with an authentic Asian twist, the restaurant promotes a vegetarian lifestyle by healthy eating and healthy living. The Asian fusion restaurant offers a variety of sumptuous 100% vegetarian dishes such as Lemon Grass Chicken, Crispy Egg Rolls, and Yam & Sweet Potato Curry, accompanied by a selection of fresh juices and other beverages."

"The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro prepares vegetarian Asian meals, smoothies, and iced teas. Authentic Asian dishes with modern twits dominate the menu. There are colorful entrees to choose from."

"You might not want to drive to San Diego's North County just for Mexican food but maybe you should. Fidel's Little Mexico is in Solana Beach, just north of Del Mar, in what was once a mainly Hispanic neighborhood. You have to love a restaurant that started in 1960 as a barber shop, using tacos as bait to get more customers."