Monkish Brewing Co.
The South Bay’s most famous taproom — hazy IPA pilgrims line up on can release days.
20311 S Western Ave
Craft country
South Bay breweries
Torrance alone has 11 breweries — the densest craft strip in LA County — and El Segundo adds a walkable downtown taproom scene. Here are the nine we’ve verified.
Smog City Brewing Co.
Family-run brewery with a broad core lineup and a roomy taproom.
1901 Del Amo Blvd
HopSaint Brewing Company
Brewpub with a full kitchen — the rare brewery that’s also a dinner plan.
5160 W 190th St
Hermosa Brewing Company
Lager-focused brewery and taproom (yes, it’s in Torrance).
1855 Del Amo Blvd
Absolution Brewing Co.
Old World brewing traditions with a modern spin, near the airport corridor.
Cellador Ales
Wild and sour farmhouse ales from one of LA’s most technical brewers.
El Segundo Brewing
The West Coast IPA anchor of downtown El Segundo — open daily with pizza next door.
140 Main St
Five Point Five Brewing Co.
Named for El Segundo’s 5.5 square miles — Thursday trivia nights at 7pm.
137 Nevada St
Boardroom Brewery
Small-batch brewery in El Segundo’s Smoky Hollow industrial district.
211 Arena St
Thursday trivia at 5.5 Brewing in El Segundo, and the CCBA Summit poured at the Western Museum of Flight — the South Bay beer calendar is real.