Excellent brewery spot with great beer & relaxed service! Located against the railroad track on the back side of the building, it's a bit difficult to find, but just drive all the way in to the large alley, I guess Maple Ave. Nice wide open set up, perfect for a cold beer on a warm day. Wife went for the Crimson Horizon, and she enjoued it. I got a sip and it was smoother butterier than the Firestone cali squeeze? I tried the Avocado Honey Ale since can't go wrong with description of amber honey ale! Was told it was a version of their kolsch with local honey. Wow, it was smooth with a bit of sweet finish, so addictive!!! Still had hours to drive so couldn't just have as many as I wanted, but I checked online and seemed Albertsons sold it so figured I can just pick them up back at home. But the gentleman resting at the bar told me he delivers their beer but only up to the hills. I guess maybe available in stores up to Camarillo, but not over that hill/mountain. I had to have more of it, and they had 6 packs in the cooler for purchase so went for a pack. The green cans are such delightful vessels to hold the even more delightful liquid inside. Wife even cut out the top and using the cute cans as planters, lol! The cans poured out at home was excellent as well, very fresh and refreshing and could get tiny hints of avocado on sips. Just a great beer! After browsing the brewery, it seems avocado honey ale is their signature beer, so I got lucky to choose that from the menu, lol. While enjoying the beer, the amtrak train blew it's horn to leave from the Carpinteria station, so we rushed out to wave and enjoy seeing that go by right in front as well. I am sure the locals were shaking their heads at our excitement of seeing the train go by, one gentleman when leaving even complimented my kid's dance moves from when we were out there to greet and send off the train, lol! Awesome local spot and great folks, just a very relaxing spot to enjoy the delicious avo honey ale! Just hidden so maybe not many visitors to Carpinteria find it, but I picked it out from search for brewery and chose this over the other one on the main streets. What a find for an out of towner! Hope they can expand out or grow their delivery area, maybe get it sent to total wine which must have a distribution center. Otherwise, this is a must stop for any SB trips for sure! read more

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Great vibes at Island Brewing Company! There's indoor or outdoor seating. I've also seen people bring their own chairs to sit in. There's usually live music on the weekend and a food truck. Island Brewing Company has a variety of beers to choose from, but they are mostly known for their avocado honey ale. It's a smooth slightly sweet beer. I'm a fan of their hazy IPA too. If you're looking for a chill spot to drink a beer, this is the place to go. read more

Island Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Like the location it's in, very private. The beer is okay. I usually only drink Stouts and IPAs, but the honey avocado is amazing.

Local brewery. Good, friendly service. Locals and visitors alike hang here and chill with beach, ocean view. Check calendar for music and food trucks. Today Geezy's backyard barbecue. Ribs and tri tip done right. Oh, forgot to mention some of the best brews on tap. Try their hazy Hopliner. Be sure to wave at the people on the Amtrak as it flys by. Games available or bring your own. Spend quality time with friends. read more

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These guys were at the Surf and Suds Beer Fest so stopped by for their Avocado Honey Ale -- which was excellent. Their brick and mortar location is a short walk away next to the train tracks where you can sit outside and watch them choo choo by. Seems like a favorite with the locals and close to the beach too. Check their site for food trucks and music options. read more

This brewery is one of my favorite breweries, so every time I come to Carp, I always stop by. They have many beers. I tried Avocado Honey Ale today. When I took a sip, I thought "It tastes very interesting", "I don't like it" but after drinking it for a while, the taste was addictive lol I could taste honey slightly. They don't have food but sometimes there is a food truck. The food truck was selling Mexican food today. Also, you can bring food from somewhere. Normally I get a burger from The Spot which is close to this brewery. They sometimes have music. This link is the event calendar. https://www.islandbrewingcompany.com/calendar?view=calendar&month=02-2024 Trains are running by the outdoor seating, it's kind of one of the entertainments. At the gift shop, they are selling T-shirts and hats. I normally park at free public parking nearby. read more

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I've been here a few times and usually always opt for the Avocado Honey Ale. It's really good! They have a decent selection of beers and a seltzer option. I have seen food trucks at times but have never ordered from one. It's located right next to the train tracks and they have a nice little outdoor seating area. It's not a fancy brewery by any means but it's charming. The workers have always been pleasant. It's a good stop for when you are in the area. read more

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Great little brewery off the beaten path... Not a designated parking lot so you walk from the Main Square in. But it is a short flat walk and well worth it! Right next to the railroad so I'm not sure what it's like when a train goes by. And a great food truck attached. Excellent tacos! And the beer... Lots of IPA choices 17 beers on top! Friendly people in a lovely setting. Good service at both the brewery & food truck. read more

Enjoyable little brewery in carp. The bartender was friendly and allowed us to try samples before committing to a beer. Outside seating is nice and you can see the beach in some areas as well as the train pass by. Inside is open and comfortable with free games to play as well as a kids room that has a chalk board and other toys. Definitely worth a drop in. read more

The perfect beach brewery. The vibes chill, the service more chill, the beer the most chill. Delicious beers with a big open patio right next to the railroad and campsite, just a short walk up from the beach. Beers on tap, beers to go, food trunks frequent the place but aren't guaranteed. Overall the perfect place to stop after a day at the beach or to meet up with friends on the weekend. read more

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Great brewery along the railroad tracks steps away from Carpinteria Stare Beach! Nice casual seating areas inside out outside. Good selection of beer that will satisfy any beer lover. read more

Relaxing evening with incredible outdoor music. We had a beautiful sunset and it was a great end to a fantastic day in Carpinteria.

Everything went well. We went for lunch and it was slammed. The manager did not let his employees get swamped he rolled up his sleeves got on the floor to help. Food was great and somehow they got food out in reasonable time order was perfect. The margueritas one of the best. Can't wait to go back read more

This is one of those breweries that tries to do everything for every type of customer. Want a hazy, sure. Pilsner, we got that too, classic styles like a porter, yep. Unfortunately it fails to execute on many of these styles. Does it taste like a homebrew from your college friends basement? Yep. Does the Pilsner taste of DMS, you like corn and green veggies right? The IPAs taste of caramel and expired hops. The bartenders try to be helpful, but frankly it comes across as being mansplained to any time I tried to order a drink. "You wanna know the difference between a lager and an ale" No, I just want my beer thanks. The only thing this place has going for is location, which would be great except for the family friendliness means you will be watching every one of else's children. Do yourself a favor and spend your afternoon somewhere else. read more

Carpinteria's original brewery! Island Brew always has a great beer selection. Some personal favorites of mine are the Tropical Lager and Avocado Honey Ale. Along with a great location across from the beach they bring in live music and food trucks. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Carpinteria. The staff is awesome and the service is always friendly! read more

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Island Brewery is the place to go in Carpinteria - unbelievable views, good music on the weekends and just good people working there - a local spot worth visiting read more

My wife and I love live music and we were thankful this Labor Day weekend there wasn't a bar that didn't have live music it seemed. We wanted to go to Island Brewing Co. on Saturday but our day was too long. Sunday was insanely hot and thankfully we escaped DT Santa Barbra to head to Island Brew Co where the temperature was 12° colder and had a breeze. Drinks were amazing and the music was good. The vibe is quite chill and relaxing outdoors while you listen. I think island Brew Co. is the spot to be on a hot day! read more

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Carpinteria is one of my favorite mini get-aways. It has everything you could possibly need for an awesome day trip or even a weekend stay. This spot is always our first stop when we get into town. It's the perfect way to start the trip. They don't have a kitchen but food trucks do stop by on the weekends and they do allow outside food as well. The vibes and environment there are great. It's also a few minutes away from the beach, a quick little walk. They have a great beer selection, but my favorite is their Avocado Honey Ale which is a must-try. read more

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I love breweries near the beach and this is one of them. Avocado ale is season but a must grab when its available. Seating indoor and out read more

Island Brewing Company - Avocado ale - Breweries Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Fun place to stop by for an afternoon beer. I opted for my favorite, Avocado Beer, stunning!! My colleague is more the beer aficionado, and went with a full flight of various types. Island Brewing always nails it. Dogs are always welcome and have plenty to room to lay about. Food is not served here, but local food-truck vendors set up right outside. Today we enjoyed street tacos,Yum! Keep supporting our local breweries and food truck vendors!! Cheers!! read more

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The location of IBC Brewery is incredible. Situated in the heart of a perfect small beach town, imagine sitting a block from the ocean at a fire pit out outside watching the sun set, seeing the trains stop at the depot down the road, and then waiving at the passengers as the train slowly passes by, all while drinking the best beer brewed right on the premises. The IBC vibe is incredible! Go there just one time, and you will know that you have found your second home! Local owners Cheryl and Paul Wright have put their beer making passion into this dream brewery for 25 years! read more

Great place. Trains. Dogs. Buy a surfboard from Ryan Lovelace next door too. I like 22oz glasses. Prolly needs better patio but hey.

We come and stay in the campground this time every year and always make sure to make several trips to this fun Brewery. We love their beers and their bar tenders. Everyone is always so nice!! During the week, they have music and food trucks available. On Wednesday, they turn their Seltzer into a Tiki drink with a cherry and umbrella! It was delicious!!! Very open and airy. No food is served here, but you can walk across the street to "The Spot" and order food to eat here. I highly recommend that you put this place on your list of great beers in Caprpinteria. read more

Island Brewing Company - Tiki Drink made with their Seltzer. Every Wednesday!! - Breweries Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Spent the day in Carpinteria and stopped in Island Brewing for a drink. They had tables set up outside with umbrellas to help with the sun. I tried the new seltzer which was really good and refreshing. Hubby and friends had beer which they all agreed were great. There was a taco truck on-site where we ordered fruit and nachos and both were really yummy. Definitely stopping here again when in town! read more

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My wife and I were staying for a month in Carpinteria in January 2022. We loved it. There is this gem of a brewery, right by the beach and the camping ground and the bartenders were always awesome in the 4 times I went during our month. I mostly had their IPAs, and they were all good. I got some crowlers out of the fridge a couple times as well. It is a really awesome place, right by the train tracks and a fun place to get a beer. they also have a food truck about half the time. read more

Okay, if you're in the mood, take the Amtrak train from either Goleta or SB to Carpinteria and walk a block to Island Brewing Company (or you can drive and park in the same parking lot ;-). What a fantastic spot - especially if you have great weather. Sit on the outside porch, order either a tasting flight (see photo) or a great beer and enjoy! The beers I had in my flight were all excellent. The service was fantastic. I saw only dog friendly behavior, unlike some of the previous posts. Net/net, some of the best beers I've had in some time. We will definitely go again. read more

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Stopped in for a flight on our way to Santa Barbara. Staff was extremely friendly and great at making suggestions for beers, letting us sample a few before we settled on our choices. Beer was decent and the front patio area is adorable! read more

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Amazing brewery in Carpinteria, great beer menu, very friendly staff and live music. I really recommend this establishment. read more

First time visiting this location. We got their just as they were opening. The female working was super friendly, it was clean, open floor plan, social distancing was in place and it was very welcoming. We didn't have much time ( had to catch the train back to Santa Barbara) but we grabbed a couple of beers and enjoyed the air conditioning indoors. Would love visit this spot again in the near future. read more

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Let's be real...you don't see many people like me in Carpinteria. I stick out like the tattoos on Post Malone's face. But I have to say that every time I come here, the people make me feel so welcomed. -Positivity, -nice open space, -great location and -decent middle of the road brews. They even keep local event calendars and papers around to read and know what's happening in the area. The beer is better than some places that have higher reviews (I won't name names because this one crazy dude from another brewery keeps attacking me), but I'd rather go here than "there"... (PM me for details, lol) Everyone seems to like the Avocado Honey IPA, but I prefer the Weizenbock. Wheaty, malty, yeasty, buttery (?) and crisp. Yep that's how I like it. Go here. read more

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Love the vibe of island brew!!! It's been a couple years since my last visit and this place is thriving!!! They've expanded their location and are staying up with the trends throwing in seltzer's into the mix!! They still have a welcome small town vibe that just welcomes you for a refreshing cold drink! They have all the Covid protocols and more in place to give you peace of mind while enjoying an amazing local beer! read more

Island Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Carpinteria, California

What a fun space! I loved the beer and the atmosphere. Perfect place for some beers on the patio on a sunny day. The Clear and Present Danker IPA was delicious. read more

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Perfect sunday fun day at Island Brew! Not crowded. We brought our burgers and fries over from The Spot (our usual routine), except we forgot you have to order food now to have a beer because of COVID. So we ordered a slice of pizza and ordered all our beers under that tab. I usually order the Avocado beer and this time I tried their seltzer. The seltzer was refreshing, flavorful and light. Great choice since I was kinda full from my prior beer, burger and fries. read more

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With all the years we have been coming here, I can't believe I haven't already written a review. We have been camping at Carpinteria State Beach for over 20 years and enjoyed coming here when they first opened and make it a point to return several times a year. We also make sure to buy some bottle's and cans to bring home. If you ever find yourself looking for an awesome craft brewery, you have got to give Island Brewing Company a try! Not only is the location great with beautiful sunsets, the evening train, beach and local shops; the beer and seltzers are yummy!! On the weekends most times they have live entertainment and food trucks. Sometimes they have other events during the year and they promote local artists. It really is a fantastic place to be and we feel like we are always among friends when we are here. read more

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A little of the beaten path but what a fun place literally beside the railroad tracks. Live music, lively atmosphere and great beer!

Great place to stop by for an hour and get a refreshing beer. Great selections, lot's of local beers. We came here first time December 2016, it's great to see that they are doing well. They can get very busy in the afternoons and weekends so be prepared to stand until a table opens up. read more

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Great stop after a day at the beach!!! LOTS of great brews to choose from! Great vibe!!!

One of my favorite spots in Carpenteria. There is this adorable wine shop we started at that's across the way, but they didn't allow kids, so that's how we stumbled upon this spot. SO much better! Service was top notch, plethora of food options to choose from (plant based friendly) and they had great wine selections (sorry for a review for a brewery haha). I came here with about 20 people for our wedding weekend and they were all truly amazing. Highly recommend this place! read more

Very chill spot. Right next to a park to take the kids after a beer. Also near Carpinteria state beach/ camping. There's a hamburger spot across the street. The beer is yummy. I like the avocado ale. Live music sundays! Foosball tables. Family friendly! read more

Always love popping by Island Brewing! Centrally located with an airy and comfortable spot, with plenty of outdoor seating. And a good selection of brews. I'm partial to the Island IPA. My friend had the Blonde, light, Kölsch-style. They don't have food, but there's an occasional truck. You can also go by Tacos to Go just before and bring some good eats with you. This past Friday night they had a good local band, who sang only their own material. Note: the pub is really close to the railroad tracks and the Carpinteria Amtrak stop, so when the trains are coming through, you'll get blasted. But then you can always raise a beer and toast and wave to the passengers who are slowly going by. You'll certainly be drinking a better beer than they! read more