What You Need to Know About Visiting California Breweries
Golden State brewers started the craft beer movement four decades ago, and this forward-looking industry continues to innovate with a focus on safety
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With more than 1,000 breweries statewide, it’s safe to say that the craft beer movement in California is officially booming. From the state’s northernmost stands of coast redwoods, south to the sun-scorched Mojave Desert, the craft beer movement has reached every corner of the Golden State. The phenomenon didn’t happen overnight. Anchor Brewing (San Francisco) and Sierra Nevada (Chico) kicked things into gear in the 70s and 80s, and now you’ll find vibrant beer scenes in San Diego, Orange County, Sonoma County, Sacramento, and elsewhere.
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Central Valley Craft Breweries
Take a beer tour of this broad valley, where there are plenty of places to sip a pint
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So You Think You Know Sacramento?
America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital is full of secrets and surprises—you just need to know where to look
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Craft Breweries in Gold Country
The state’s capitol more than holds its own in California’s “beer rush”
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Central Valley Craft Breweries
Take a beer tour of this broad valley, where there are plenty of places to sip a pint
- Road Trips
- Food & Drink
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Exploring Gold Country
42min
California Surfing Day, Ryan Robinson, Glamping
48min
Safe Travels During the Pandemic
40min
Culinary Road Trips, Catalina Island
43min
L.A. Hotels, Family Learning Adventure, McCloud
39min
Bucket Lists, Craft Beer, San Andreas Fault
25min
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
California Wine Month
42min
Sonoma County’s Hidden Gems
40min
San Diego Zoo, Bishop, Mount Shasta
38min