Crafting Unforgettable Experiences in “Beeramar” aka Miramar

Crafting Unforgettable Experiences in “Beeramar” aka Miramar

The Sky’s the Limit at Miramar Breweries

What to Expect on the Miramar Brewery Tour

  • Guided brewery tour through Miramar (“Beeramar”), San Diego’s premier brewery district
  • Visit 3 production breweries, each offering curated tasting flights
  • Sample approximately 3–4 beers at each stop (tasting-size pours, not full pints)
  • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes brewery tour at one location to learn how beer is made
  • Meet brewery staff and gain insight into the ingredients, brewing methods, and stories behind each beer
  • Enjoy a light snack such as tacos, pizza, or sandwiches (not a full meal)
  • Travel at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to taste, ask questions, and explore
  • Receive personalized recommendations from your guide based on your beer preferences
  • Ideal for both seasoned craft beer enthusiasts and guests looking to discover San Diego’s brewing culture

The Miramar Brewery Tour

Home to an abundance of brewing production facilities, Miramar is the place to be if you want to soak up San Diego’s world-famous craft beer culture. Join your fellow beer lovers on a behind-the-scenes adventure of barley brewing and taste some of the top suds on tap today. And the day doesn’t stop with drafts, discover some of the city’s most memorable sights, including the iconic Marine Air Station.

About the Tour:

Known affectionately as Beeramar, Miramar is home to many beer production facilities filled with exciting stories, secrets, and unforgettable sips. Some of the most well-known in the Miramar area include Ballast Point, AleSmith Brewing Company, Pure Project, and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Don’t get lost in the sauce, join our passionate tour guides as we pony up to Miramar’s finest breweries and discover the unique histories, processes, and passions behind each operation. As we dive deep into the San Diego brewery scene, you’ll taste what sets Miramar apart as a beer lover’s paradise and even enjoy a light bite selected to pair perfectly with your pour. 

  • Mecca for beer lovers – When it comes to variety, Miramar takes the prize. This neighborhood is home to an abundance of beer-making facilities with countless local brews. Whether you’re in the mood for pale ale, imperial, New England style or a rich and malty porter, there’s a pint of craft beer waiting for you.
  • Behind-the-scenes brews – Tour multiple San Diego brewery facilities and take an in-depth look into the production process. Discover brewing secrets, ask your burning questions, and learn how local ingredients create one-of-a-kind flavors. 
  • A trove of different tastes – Our Miramar Brewery Tour includes stops at three top breweries, where you’ll taste four beers each. Compare the different aromas and techniques in these carefully curated samplings. 
  • The stories behind the suds – Our close partnerships with local brewers ensure you’ll learn all the fascinating local histories. Understand what inspired your favorite craft beer and turn happy hour into a history lesson.
  • Authentic local flavors – Taste a snack from a local restaurant, or the brewery to ensure that you’re coating your belly from all of the beer you’ll be drinking.  Snacks could be delicious tacos, stacked sandwiches, or gourmet pizza pies, but just note that this is a snack portion, and not a full meal.  A meal can be included in your tour, if you choose to add it.
  • Personalized beer recommendations – Your beer-loving guide knows Miramar, and they know you. Ask for top brewery recommendations, craft-beer suggestions, stories behind the samplings, and much more. 

Brewery tours can be booked for private groups of 10 or more guests. They’re anything but ordinary, and for a more elevated experience, we can sprinkle some unique offerings tailored just for you!

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Miramar Air Station

Miramar is known for its iconic Marine Corps Air Station.  Learn about the station, and check out the fighter jets soar overhead.

Brewery Tours

Production tour

At one of the breweries, get a behind the scenes look at how beer is made, and learn the process.

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Relaxed paced experience

We create experiences that are both insightful and enjoyable.  You’ll visit 3 breweries, but you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your beer, a snack and your fellow tour-goers.

Check out what people say about our Brewery Tours!

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Jena Large
285 days ago
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Nicole was fantastic to work with! She was able to work with our large groups to provide both a food and brewery tour for our employees while on our company retreat!
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Jon Jaques
557 days ago
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Great brewery tour with So Diego Tours/Kayleen. Super friendly, accommodating, and flexible. Would highly recommend for any groups looking for a SD brewery tour that can be relaxed/casual if need be!
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Debbie Gonzalez
653 days ago
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Blerta was so much fun. So knowledgeable with the history of the brothels and the food and restaurants on the tour was so good. The beer and drinks was amazing. Thank you! So worth it!
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Angela Chuquimia
654 days ago
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Benedict was the best guide! He made it so fun and had so many interesting stories. All the food was amazing as well. Larger servings than I would expect and great cocktails and beer. Exceeded all expectations! Thank you Ben!
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Bert Smith
998 days ago
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We had a great experience with Amy as our guide. The food stops were all well thought out, locally owned restaurants. The drinks were perfect-beer, sangria, margarita. Amy was not just a great tour guide but she really knew the history of Gas Lamp district, San Diego and other neighboring cities. We learned a lot from her. We would book with her again and again.
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James Davis
1195 days ago
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Good tour. But after eating heavy food and drinking beer, sangria, and mules and beer, it's tough to end on ice cream. Loved hearing the history of the city. Tour guide was entertaining but couldn't hear her because of city noise. Maybe a megaphone?
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Lorna tillotson
1681 days ago
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My 19 year old daughter, UCSD student, and I went on the Little Italy tour with Kirk, the most knowledgeable and fun lovin tour guide ever!! We had a blast, and besides the family bonding time we ate such delicious food. Definitely nice size portions. Our tour started off at the fountain in downtown little Italy and we proceeded to Sorrento Restaurant. I had a very nice red wine. The bottle was opened at the table and allowed to air. My daughter said. “ it was the best Bolognese pasta” and competed with the family owned restaurants in Italy. Yum Yum. My favorite go to pizza joint is now Mr. Moto. After trying their pesto spicy tomato I will be a regular. Too full to think, we ambled over to the Queenstown restaurant and pub and had a big slider and nice IPA beer. Dare I say, it was too good and nothing was left on my plate. I also tried the sangri which is too good to pass up. Great conversation, and so many interesting facts about San Diego and the area of Little Italy. Even if you are a long time resident, you will still be amazed! For instance, I learned where the expression “taste like chicken” came from and now am prepared for Jeopardy. We capped off the evening with a delicious gelato. Kirk was so enthusiastic about the long standing history and takes pride in making sure his clients are happy, well fed, and entertained. Best part, Kirk showed us some secret dance places. You are in for a treat. Great great value for money, super fun date night activity, girl friend bonding time, and/or for a mother/daughter date. I can’t wait to book an Old Town tour. #motherdaughteroutings #datenight
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Louis Wade
1685 days ago
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This was fund. Stephon (sp?) worked very hard - high energy, and spoke loudly enough to be heard! He gave us some fun history of the city. Enjoyed that! The restaurants were a mixed bag. Meze was great, with excellent drink (Greek Sangria, who knew?) and food sample. Knotty Barrel not so much. Fried cauliflower with jarred sweet-hot chili sauce tasted good, but for the price, we should have gotten something more than just that. The beer sample was good, though just a very small pour (maybe 3 ounces). The last taco place was hole-in-the-wall, which I generally like, but the tacos were mediocre - battered, fried fish, and nothing special (I do love "san diego" tacos, and know a much better place. The beer selection there was way too limited. The 4th place, a little ice cream shop, was good - again, nothing special but good (though I've never met an ice cream I didn't like, unless it's a flavor I don't like!). Overall, fun, interesting, but probably not worth $75 each.
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Tyler Stellpflue
1758 days ago
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Recently went on the brewery tour in North park and it was so much fun. Our guide Stephan was great he was very knowledgeable and really catered to the our group from answering all of our questions to giving us cool little history facts. All three breweries were really cool and all different. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

FAQs

Your tour includes four pre-selected beer samples at three breweries and a light snack. Full-sized meals and drinks are not included. If you’re interested in trying other types of beer or ordering separately, you’re generally welcome to do so. Just let your tour guide know as soon as possible so they can budget enough time at every stop.

You’ll visit three different breweries, each with distinct traditions and production processes.

Yes! We require a minimum group of ten people to book a private tour. Please reach out to us online or by phone to discuss your interests and preferences, and we’ll personalize your private tour as best we can. We include a 20% service charge to cover fees, taxes, and gratuity.

There are no tasting fees or additional charges at the tour stops. All samplings are included in the tour price. Depending on time constraints, you may also be able to purchase beer or food separately.

Yes. All guests who plan to participate in beer tastings must bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing they are at least 21 years old. Breweries may refuse service to anyone who cannot provide acceptable identification, and no refunds can be issued for missed tastings due to a lack of ID.

Absolutely. Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just beginning to explore craft beer, your guide and brewery hosts will help you understand different styles, flavors, and brewing techniques in an approachable way.

We offer brewery tours across several San Diego neighborhoods, including:

Each tour offers a different mix of craft beer, local culture, and neighborhood character. Check out all our San Diego brewery tours to explore all available beer tours.

Our San Diego Tour Guides

Our San Diego Tour Guides

Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city. 

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories. 

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is:  Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.

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Kaylee Killebrew

Kaylee Killebrew - Tour Guide

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Magdalene Medofer - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: my whole life, I was born here.

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: meeting new folks and sharing San Diego with them.

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: Barrio Logan, I love the history of Chicano Park, the eclectic artisan shops, and extensive food scene.  The weekend is the best time to explore and watch the lowrider car clubs cruise the neighborhood and visit the shops.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Artifact at the Mingei in Balboa Park.  Any dish off their international food menu will blow your mind.  They also host monthly themed dinners that highlight a particular cuisine and region.

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Go for a hike at Cuyamaca State Park and swim at Green Valley Falls.

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Magdalene Medofer

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Aparna Thakur - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: 1 ½ years!

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people, showing them around and telling stories and history of the city.

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is: La Jolla because of its beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping as well as abundance of sea life.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Brigantine

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Watching sunset in point loma Ocean Beach

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Aparna Thakur

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Raul Torres Valadez - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: One year recently and also when I was a teenager.

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting new people.

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is:  Pacific Beach and Coronado.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: Oscar’s Mexican seafood and Birrieria la Huasteca.

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: Hike in the canyons.

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Raul Torres Valadez

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Ben Schorr - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: 5 years, I quickly fell in love with this city. 

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is: Meeting people from all over the world, making them laugh, showing them some of my favorite spots and creating meaningful memories. 

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is:  Hillcrest or Old Town. Both are walkable and friendly places with endless restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. You can find me in Old Town most weekends.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is: This is a tough choice, for atmosphere and cocktails probably InsideOUT or Coasterra. For Breakfast…Morning Glory or Great Maple. For Dinner, Queenstown, Underbelly or Bronx Pizza. There are way too many options to choose from!

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: To Read on the beach, host dinner parties with friends or scope out new happy hour spots.

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Ben Schorr

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Bleu Ford - Tour Guide

I’ve lived in San Diego for: A long time!  I moved to San Diego in 1986 so I have lived here for most of my life.  I consider it my adopted home town.

My favorite thing about being a tour guide is:  I love both meeting new people and sharing knowledge about this beautiful city.  After retiring from USPS I wanted to do work that brings me joy and I have found that being a guide.  I love getting a laugh from a group or seeing the spark of excitement when I share a bit of San Diego’s colorful history.

My favorite San Diego neighborhood is:  I am partial to my own hood, North Park.  I love living here!  We lost so many great places due to Covid but it warms my heart to see that this neighborhood is returning to being a vibrant and fun place.  It always seems like there is something new or some fun event happening.

My favorite restaurant in San Diego is:  A few of my go-to favs are Buona Forchetta in South Park for relaxed patio dining with great food Jimmy Carter’s in Hillcrest for the comfortable and colorful ambiance and great Mexican comfort food and Shwarma Guys food truck (which parks regularly at 30th and Grape in South Park).  It is my go-to “I’m super hungry and too tired to cook” take home.  It always hits the spot.

My favorite thing to do in San Diego is: I recently got an e-bike and my new love is re-discovering the uptown area on two wheels.  It is pretty amazing how differently you see the city on a bike.  I love strolling through Balboa Park with my wife.  We are so lucky to have this awesome park with such a rich history so close to our home.  Finally, you can’t beat an early morning walk along the harbor.  The waterfront is beautiful in the morning quiet with a bit of fog hanging in the air.

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Bleu Ford

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