"This 7,000-square-foot warehouse resting on the banks of the San Dieguito Lagoon is home to Del Mar’s first brewery. Also a tasting room and restaurant, Viewpoint affords visitors a front-row sight of the lagoon and Wildlife Bird Reserve. Offering a full service dining program, the Del Mar venue has a selection of shareables, salads, flatbreads, burgers, a little-one-pleasing kid’s menu, and on the weekends, brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adobada is a best seller here — try anything from adobada lettuce wraps, fries, and macaroni and cheese to chilaquiles. Although beer is the star of the show, the restaurant also has mimosa flights and top wines selected by the in-house sommelier." - Jackie Bryant
"Viewpoint Brewery Company, the first brewery to set up digs in Del Mar, has been a local favorite since it opened its doors in 2017. A short walk or drive from the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the family-friendly, open-air restaurant offers a bird’s-eye view of the San Dieguito Lagoon, replete with wildlife and wildflowers. There’s a short nature trail at the back of the restaurant, perfect for a post-meal meander. The only brick-and-mortar location for Viewpoint also features standout eats, including the backyard burger, fish and chips, and a kids’ menu. Don’t skip on the personal banana pie. Pair with a pint from its wide selection of fantastic beers, or try the custom beer flights where diners can customize or choose the light, hoppy, or brewer’s flight." - Helen I. Hwang
"Not all breweries are kid-friendly, but this one overlooking Del Mar is exceptionally welcoming. The 7,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space has views of birds flying above the San Dieguito Lagoon and the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which is a sight when there are festivities like the San Diego County Fair. Nearby are short trails, which give kids a safe habitat to explore. The kid’s menu features chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and cheeseburgers, with desserts like a personal banana pie with butter pecan ice cream and Nutella panna cotta. And with 20 of its own brews on tap, adults can relax as well." - Helen I. Hwang
"Not all breweries are kid-friendly, but this one overlooking Del Mar is especially welcoming. The 7,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space with swinging chairs and nearby trails gives kids a place to play. The kid’s menu features chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers, with desserts like a personal apple pie and Nutella panna cotta." - Helen I. Hwang
"Not all breweries are kid-friendly but this one overlooking Del Mar is especially welcoming. The 7,000-square-foot space with swinging chairs and nearby trails gives kids a place to play. The kid’s menu features mac and cheese and cheeseburgers, with accompaniments like fries or salad." - Helen I. Hwang