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Craft Breweries in Santa Cruz, California

Explore the best craft breweries in Santa Cruz, California. Browse 8 local taprooms, microbreweries, and brewpubs. Your guide to Santa Cruz's craft beer scene.

8 breweries currently listed in Santa Cruz, California, including Humble Sea Brewing Co, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Seabright Brewery.

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  • Humble Sea Brewing Co

    Perched on the Santa Cruz coast, Humble Sea Brewing Co. is celebrated globally for capturing the California vibe in a can. They pioneered the "Foggy IPA" style, offering hazy, hop…

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  • Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

    Tucked away in sun-drenched Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is a local favorite specializing in traditional, unfiltered ales and lagers. They are champions of the growler,…

    1 review

  • Seabright Brewery

    Nestled just steps from the Pacific coastline in Santa Cruz, Seabright Brewery is a beloved local institution pouring classic California vibes into every glass. Since 1986, they’v…

    1 review

  • Shanty Shack Brewing

    Tucked away in Santa Cruz, Shanty Shack operates as a vibrant nano-brewery specializing in highly creative, small-batch beers that often incorporate locally sourced ingredients. E…

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  • East Cliff Brewing Company

    East Cliff Brewing Company focuses on producing homemade beer in Santa Cruz, California. Specific details about their beer styles, brewing system, or founders are not publicly ava…

  • New Bohemia Brewing Co

    Operating in Santa Cruz, California, New Bohemia Brewing Co maintains a taproom for its patrons. Publicly available information about their beer varieties, brewing team, or produc…

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