10 Best Breweries in Mark West

"During my recent trip to Calistoga with the Calistoga WineGrowers and Visit Calistoga I had the chance to eat at The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery and it’s adorable. One side of the restaurant is a bar and the other with a more formal cozy dining room. The food was tasty, the service was great and I heard it’s a locals favorite."

"I would be remiss to not kick this all off with Santa Rosa’s gem, Russian River Brewing Company. The brewery first opened on the Korbel property along the Russian River in nearby Guerneville in 1997. Two decades later, it’s one of the best-rated breweries in the world."

"In the industrial areas of northern Santa Rosa, just off Piner Road, there are several great craft beer spots. Founded in 1992, Moonlight Brewing Company is another mainstay from the original California craft brewing movement. Their tap room takes up a small part of their brewery, featuring 6 taps of their own beer."

"Located in the middle of Santa Rosa, Fogbelt Brewing Company is almost hidden. Their beers steal the show, and they offer a sampler for first time visitors. Each beer is named after a Coast Redwood tree, so they’re easy to remember."

"Newly opened at the Santa Rosa Plaza with an eye to welcoming thirsty bicyclists after a cool century ride (that’s 100 miles) on rural Sonoma County roads, 2 Tread has hooks for hanging your two-wheeler along the wall and plenty of fresh beers on tap. An expansive outdoor seating area welcomes walk-ins with a full pub grub menu and the inside bar provides plenty of seating."

"Shady Oak’s sour and wild artisanal ales are not for the faint of heart, but beer connoisseurs go crazy for their beers made with wild yeast, Brettanomyces, and other bacteria that are used to make beers more acidic. While much smaller than its neighbors at Russian River and Bear Republic, Shady Oak is an up-and-coming brewery that is helping to make Santa Rosa the microbrew capital of the U.S. With no tasting room to visit, Shady Oak’s beers can be hard to come by, so keep an eye out for this unique Santa Rosa beer during your travels."

"Located right downtown, within easy walking distance of both Courthouse Square and Railroad Square, on B Street between First and Sixth streets. There are over 100 stores available, but a few are worth special note: Lush Cosmetics offers products made from fresh organic fruit and vegetables with pure essential oils. If you love music and pop culture, visit Hot Topic — from the in-store events to band T-shirts and body jewelry, they've got you covered."

"Santa Rosa Plaza is the premiere shopping destination in Sonoma County, offering unparalleled choice and shops found nowhere else in the North Bay. A trip to wine country would not be complete without a visit to Santa Rosa Plaza!"

"Upstairs Art Gallery displays original paintings, collage, photography, fine art prints, jewelry, fused glass, raku pottery, turned-wood vessels, bird carvings, and textiles created by Sonoma County artists; the gallery is located in a mezzanine that looks out over the Levin & Company bookstore."

"557 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-5239Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, American, InternationalLunch, Brunch, Breakfast, DinnerTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations, Highchairs Available+1 707-546-6142http://www.eastwestcafesantarosa.com"

"1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-3628InternationalLunch, DinnerReservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Free Wifi, Takeout, Buffet,[email protected]+1 707-544-2491http://www.gaiasgardenonline.com/"