10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Huntington Beach

"If anyone chooses a regular patio over a patio that looks out over the ocean, they are not to be trusted. Which is why, when given the opportunity, you should always have Ballast Point Long Beach waiting in your back pocket. Sure, most people obviously come here to drink beer, but their food menu is solid in its own right with burgers, fish tacos, flatbreads, and other things that go great with beer."

"A post shared by Ballast Point Long Beach (@ballastpointlongbeach) on Jun 17, 2020 at 2:49pm PDT. Neighborhood: Long BeachGrab the crew – of no more than 10, please – and hit this two-story harborside spot with outdoor patios, fire pits, and over 60 beers on tap to enjoy while watching passing boats and gorgeous sunsets.For more information."

"It’s easy to understand why this waterfront brewery and restaurant has become a Long Beach go-to. With craft brews and extensive seaside views, the weekend crowds arrive in droves."

"Gabe Gordon and Lena Perelman planted a craft beer flag in Seal Beach back in 2007, and have established several innovations at their barbecue restaurant and beer destination, including a HopCam that streams current blackboard beer offerings online, and a futuristic looking “flux capacitor” that Gordon designed to regulate carbonation or nitrogen levels, temperature and pressure on each tap. Beachwood BBQ joined forces with award-winning homebrewer Julian Shrago on a Downtown Long Beach brewpub in 2011, offering a similar menu, plus a promenade-facing patio and a wide variety of house-brewed beers, many with punny names, including a Berliner Weisse called Tart Simpson and a milk stout named Udder Love. Down the block, Ryan Fields is currently aging Lambic-style and Gueuze-style beers to fuel the forthcoming Beachwood Blendery."

"When you feel like elevating your beer game, head to Beachwood BBQ and Brewing, which was most recently named Best Brewpub in the World (at the World Beer Cup 2016). Located on the Promenade in Downtown, the brewery stocks dozens of its own award-winning beers along with guest taps that would make any beer bar weep. Around the corner, the Blendery is home to Beachwood’s funky, tart and fruited barrel-aging experiments; a more wine-like experience with a mellow tasting room to match."

"3rd Street Long Beach, California 90802(562) 436-4020 Website. BEACHWOOD BBQ AND BREWING210 E. 3rd Street Long Beach, California 90802"

"Common Space Brewery welcomes back dine-in service with a brand new patio set-up in the heart of Hawthorne. They have officially re-opened for outdoor dining Wednesday - Sunday. Known as a 'local's only' spot, the Common Space patio is bound to be your new weekend hang out spot."

"Hawthorne’s craft beer moment continues with Common Space on El Segundo Boulevard. The upstart now has handles up at beer bars all over the city, and continues to throw one heck of an evening patio party."

"Seasoned chef Tony Alcazar owns this ambitious gastropub with two firefighters. Located in Uptown Whittier, the space features brick walls, a comfortable covered patio, high-top tables and an L-shaped bar. The Bottle Room has one of the 562’s top beer programs, with 24 rotating handles devoted to breweries like Almanac, AleSmith and Craftsman."

"Filled with diverse plant and animal life, the 3.5-mile leisure loop along the bluffs of the scenic Back Bay is perfect for joggers, walkers and bikers. Families with little ones will enjoy the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center with an observatory deck and plenty of interactive exhibits. Those looking for more of a workout can opt to do the full 10.5-mile loop around the Back Bay."

"The vast expanse of 100 acres of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, is by far one of the most loved nature-spots around Newport beach. Forming the estuary where fresh water meets saltwater and where you can find the native flora and fauna of California, a hike here welcomes you with the rare, untamed side of the city. The preserve is home to...Read more"

"If you want to enjoy nearby hiking trails, head to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. A network of trails winds through acres of marshland and waterways, where sweeping views of the surrounding Southern California mountains provide great photo ops."

"Zinc is like a breath of fresh air filled with relaxed Southern California vibes and influences. Whether you want to relax and chat with friends or read a book and people watch by yourself, we love this spot for its coffee, cuisine, and atmosphere. Order at the counter, take your number, and find a seat in their spacious outdoor garden patio."

"Every time we visit Laguna Beach, this is one place we never miss. A lovely meal, great vibe, excellent service."

"It took a full 8 minutes before the waiter showed up after we were seated even to get us drinks..."