The coastal strip 30 miles north of downtown, with the Pure Project Vista taproom, Lofty Coffee Encinitas, Campfire Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Strawberry Company fields off Cannon Road.
Lofty Coffee on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, north San Diego County, a specialty coffee roaster running two neighbouring cafes plus brunch service.
Sources from: Direct-trade Latin America, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Carruth Cellars Solana Beach in the Cedros Design District, San Diego County's largest urban winery since 2006 with estate-pour California and Oregon wines.
Signature pour: Paso Robles Grenache flight
Wine focus: Estate California and Oregon wines, flight tastings
Food: Cheese boards, charcuterie
Little Victory Wine Bar in Carlsbad Village, north San Diego County, the natural-wine bungalow from Bestia and Jeune et Jolie alumni opened April 2025.
Signature pour: Spanish xarello by the glass
Wine focus: Natural wines, skin-contact, Spanish xarello and Iberian growers
Food: House-cured fish, beef tartare, Italian and Scandinavian shared plates
Pure Project's Vista brewery and taproom in north San Diego County, a 14,000 sq ft headquarters running 20 taps of organic and sustainably-sourced ales.