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Ride a custom 1982 VW Vanagon on a 4½-hour North County San Diego brewery tour that visits three local breweries, includes one 16oz beer or tasting, snacks, and a behind-the-scenes stop. Ideal for a relaxed, small-group tasting experience with pickups in San Diego and Oceanside.
Ride a custom 1982 VW Vanagon on a 4½-hour North County San Diego brewery tour that visits three local breweries, includes one 16oz beer or tasting, snacks, and a behind-the-scenes stop. Ideal for a relaxed, small-group tasting experience with pickups in San Diego and Oceanside.
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The engine of a 1982 VW Vanagon hums to life and the Pacific breeze nudges open the sliding door — you step into a small, mobile gathering space built for slow, social travel. Over 4½ hours the van threads through North County San Diego neighborhoods, pausing at three breweries where the conversation is as important as the pint. The tour takes the edge off a typical bar crawl: a driver navigates, snacks and water are handed out, and one 16oz beer or tasting is included at a driver-selected stop.
easy.
4–4.5 hours.
No special fitness required; participants should be able to board a low van step and stand briefly at tasting bars.
The tour visits three breweries over 4½ hours, with one included beer or tasting provided at a driver-selected stop.
Yes — private transportation in a custom 1982 VW Vanagon is included; pickups are available in San Diego, Oceanside, or a group address provided at booking.
No — the tour includes one 16oz beer or tasting; guests pay for additional beers or tasters at each brewery.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; tours may also be canceled for bad weather with notice.
North County’s beer culture grew from backyard homebrewers and surf-town hospitality into a cluster of production-focused microbreweries over the last two decades.
Support sustainability by returning growlers and refillable containers; many local breweries prioritize water recycling and sourcing practices, and drinking responsibly minimizes impact.
Hidden Barrel Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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