10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Dillon Beach

"Just down the street from Tex Wasabi’s is Russian River, a local brewery that is a regular spot for most locals. They host live bands and have a full menu as well as an ever-growing selection of beer. If it’s your first time visiting, it’s recommended you go for the beer sampler."

"Located in the middle of Santa Rosa, Fogbelt Brewing Company is almost hidden. Their beers steal the show, and they offer a sampler for first time visitors. Each beer is named after a Coast Redwood tree, so they’re easy to remember."

"In the industrial areas of northern Santa Rosa, just off Piner Road, there are several great craft beer spots. Founded in 1992, Moonlight Brewing Company is another mainstay from the original California craft brewing movement. Their tap room takes up a small part of their brewery, featuring 6 taps of their own beer."

"With a sister store in Petaluma, Willibees has everything good and grape-like to drink, as well as a staffed deli and a wine and beer bar with sit-down service. Unusual selections in the cold case make this a great run-in-and-grab-a-bottle spot but the bar welcomes a longer stay."

"Shady Oak’s sour and wild artisanal ales are not for the faint of heart, but beer connoisseurs go crazy for their beers made with wild yeast, Brettanomyces, and other bacteria that are used to make beers more acidic. While much smaller than its neighbors at Russian River and Bear Republic, Shady Oak is an up-and-coming brewery that is helping to make Santa Rosa the microbrew capital of the U.S. With no tasting room to visit, Shady Oak’s beers can be hard to come by, so keep an eye out for this unique Santa Rosa beer during your travels."

"For sports fans, Ausiello’s 5th Street Grill is a go-to venue. This sports bar is the best location to catch a game. Their menu is loaded with burgers that are piled high with toppings, and they host a noteworthy salad bar as well."