in modern times, surf brewery® was the first packaging craft microbrewery in ventura county ca, when opened june 2011. we continue the small business support and service by self distributing our kegs and bottles in ventura county. we want to continue the great tradition of california breweries. like adam schuppert brewery, the first in california started in 1849, anchor brewering co., considered the first craft beer in america and the new albion brewery, considered the first microbrewery in the united states. we strongly believe california beer is the best in the world!surf brewery, located in an industrial park on market street in ventura, has a large tasting room with seating for 75 for tasting the fresh brew. samplers and pints are available on site, with keg, bottle and growlers available for take-away. for the young groms, we have sodasand lori's local lemonade. although we don?t serve food, this allows us to focus on the beer; we have a local gourmet food truck every night we are open. although we don?t serve food, this allows us to focus on the beer; you can byof-bring your own food, into the tasting room. also, tuesday through sunday, we have local gourmet food trucks in our parking lot.