Why you should experience Ballast Point Brewing in Long Beach, California.
Ballast Point Brewing is a cathedral of stainless steel and salt air where West Coast hops meet open Pacific horizon.
Located at 110 North Marina Drive inside the Alamitos Bay Marina near the intersection of Marina Drive and Appian Way, this waterfront brewpub sits directly against the working harbor, with boats drifting beyond its patio railings and the Belmont Shore coastline visible in the near distance. Brewing tanks rise behind glass inside, while outside the deck stretches wide along the waterline. It is a functioning brewery first, a marina-facing dining room second, and the scale of both is unapologetic.
What you should know about Ballast Point Brewing.
Ballast Point Brewing built its reputation in San Diego on technically precise, hop-forward beers before expanding north to claim this harbor edge.
Flagship pours like Sculpin IPA anchor the tap list, supported by rotating seasonal releases and limited batches that reflect the brand's production depth. The Long Beach location operates as both full restaurant and brewery outpost, pairing its beer program with seafood, tacos, and composed plates that match coastal appetite. Its placement inside the Alamitos Bay Marina changes the energy entirely, sailboats idle feet away, masts cut vertical lines into the sky, and every table outside is framed by open water.
How to fold Ballast Point Brewing into your trip.
Ballast Point Brewing fits best into your itinerary as a late-afternoon harbor stop that transitions naturally into evening.
Arrive before sunset to secure patio seating facing the marina, order a tasting flight to understand the tap range, and let the view stretch the pace of the meal. Afterward, walk along the marina path toward the beach or head inland to Belmont Shore for additional nightlife. The beer holds its own. The setting makes it memorable.
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