# Best breweries in Salinas, California

> The best breweries in Salinas, California, ranked. 4 breweries within 13 miles, 2 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

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Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → California → Salinas

Within 13 miles of Salinas we track 4 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 1 rates Great. Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas leads the list at 4.53 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Alvarado Street Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/alvarado-street-brewery-3789.md) — 4.53, Exceptional — Salinas, California
2. [La Cantina Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/la-cantina-brewing-company-24092.md) — 4.26, Great — Salinas, California
3. [Other Brother Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/other-brother-beer-co-22448.md) — 3.93, Fine — Seaside, California
4. [English Ales Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/english-ales-brewery-6959.md) — 2.91, Limited — Marina, California

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