Burning Beard Brewing
Microbrewery785 Vernon Way, El Cajon 92020 · 1.3 mi
Eat & drink
Breweries near El Cajon
Brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms and within 15 miles, with a map, phone numbers and directions.
In El Cajon
2
Within 15 miles
20
closest 2.8 mi
Brewpubs (with food)
5
Micro & nano breweries
16
Brewery map
Map of 22 places loads as you scroll.
In El Cajon
Groundswell Brewing Co
Microbrewery10151 Prospect Ave, Santee 92071 · 2.5 mi
More within 15 miles
Council Brewing Company
Microbrewery9962 Prospect Ave, Santee 92071 · 2.8 mi
Pacific Islander Beer Company
Microbrewery8665 Argent St ste b, Santee 92071 · 3.1 mi
Bolt Brewery
Brewpub8179 Center St, La Mesa 91942 · 3.7 mi
Helix Brewing Co
Microbrewery8101 Commercial St, La Mesa 91942 · 3.9 mi
Jamul Brewing Co. - Production Only
Microbrewery3113 Calle Allejandro, Jamul 91935 · 7.7 mi
Citizen Brewers
Microbrewery5837 Mission Gorge Rd Ste A, San Diego 92120 · 8.1 mi
Coronado Brewing Co - Production Facility
Regional brewery170 Orange Ave, San Diego 92118 · 8.2 mi
Automatic Brewing Co. / Blind Lady Alehouse
Brewpub3416 Adams Ave, San Diego 92116 · 9.4 mi
Oggis Pizza & Brewing Co - Mission Valley
Brewpub2245 Fenton Pkwy Ste 108 Fenton Marketplace, San Diego 92108 · 9.7 mi
Novo Brazil Brewing Company
Microbrewery901 Lane Ave # 100, Chula Vista 91914 · 9.9 mi
Eppig Brewing
Microbrewery3052 El Cajon Blvd Ste 103, San Diego 92104 · 10 mi
Fall Brewing Company
Microbrewery4542 30th St, San Diego 92116 · 10 mi
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Brewpub1458 University Ave, San Diego 92103 · 10 mi
Pariah Brewing Company
Microbrewery3052 El Cajon Blvd Ste B, San Diego 92104 · 10 mi
Poor House Brewing
Microbrewery4494 30th St, San Diego 92116 · 10.1 mi
Barn Brewery
Microbrewery2850 El Cajon Blvd Ste 3, San Diego 92104 · 10.2 mi
Home Brewing Co.
Microbrewery2911 El Cajon Blvd # 2, San Diego 92104 · 10.2 mi
Mike Hess Brewing
Microbrewery3812 Grim Ave, San Diego 92104 · 10.2 mi
North Park Beer Co.
Microbrewery3038 University Ave, San Diego 92104 · 10.2 mi
Rip Current Brewing North Park
Brewpub4101 30th St, San Diego 92104 · 10.2 mi
Planning a brewery crawl
Most taprooms open in the afternoon and stay busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; many close early in the week. Brewpubs serve full meals, while smaller taprooms often rely on food trucks. Plan a ride home: rideshare or a designated driver.
Around El Cajon
Questions
How many breweries are in El Cajon?
2 breweries are in El Cajon, with 20 more within 15 miles.
Which El Cajon breweries serve food?
Brewpubs brew on site and run a kitchen. Nearby brewpubs include Bolt Brewery, Automatic Brewing Co. / Blind Lady Alehouse, Oggis Pizza & Brewing Co - Mission Valley, Hillcrest Brewing Company, Rip Current Brewing North Park.
What is the difference between a brewpub and a microbrewery?
A brewpub brews beer and serves food on the same premises. A microbrewery is a small craft brewery; many have a taproom but limited or no kitchen, and some host food trucks.
Are breweries family-friendly?
Many taprooms welcome children and dogs during the day, but policies vary by brewery and by state law. Check the brewery’s website before you go.
Source: Open Brewery DB, an open dataset of breweries, checked 2026-11-08. Breweries open and close often; confirm hours on the brewery’s website before visiting.