Salty Toast 2026: San Diego Waterfront Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival, July 11

Overview

Salty Toast: San Diego Waterfront Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival lands at Broadway Pier on the downtown waterfront on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. — a 21+ coastal tasting experience with a curated lineup of breweries, wineries, and distilleries, live DJs, and sweeping bay views.

It's one of the most laid-back, scenic drinking events of the San Diego summer — and it's perfect for craft-beer fanatics, wine and spirits lovers, and anyone who wants to sip their way along the harbor with the bay breeze and a souvenir tasting cup in hand.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Event: Salty Toast — San Diego Waterfront Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival
• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (doors at 11:15 a.m.; tiered entry times)
• Where: Broadway Pier — 1000 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92132 (downtown waterfront)
• Ages: 21+ (valid ID required; no children, toddlers, or infants)
• Tickets: Tiered pricing — prices increase as tiers sell out — via Eventbrite
• Note: Rain or shine; all sales final, no refunds

What's Included

Your ticket gets you into a curated craft-beverage tasting along the bay. Expect:

• Top breweries, wineries, and distilleries to sample
• A souvenir tasting cup to take home
• Access to all participating vendors and the chance to sample their offerings
• Live DJs spinning throughout the afternoon
• Local food vendors available for purchase
• Beautiful waterfront views from Broadway Pier

Entry Times

Salty Toast uses tiered entry so the pier doesn't get overwhelmed at once. Pick your "Toast" when you buy:

• 1st Toast — entry at 12:00 p.m.
• 2nd Toast — entry at 1:00 p.m.
• Final Toast — entry at 2:00 p.m.

Earlier entry means more time to taste, so choose accordingly.

The Experience

There are few better places to sip craft beverages than the edge of San Diego Bay. Broadway Pier juts right out over the water downtown, so Salty Toast pairs a curated tasting lineup with harbor breezes, skyline views, and a relaxed, social atmosphere. Wander from vendor to vendor with your souvenir cup, graze the food trucks, and settle into the laid-back beats from the DJ booth.

Throughout the afternoon:

• Sample across breweries, wineries, and distilleries at your own pace
• Take in the bay from one of downtown's best waterfront spots
• Grab local bites from food vendors on site
• Soak up the chill, sun-and-sea vibe with live DJs

When and Where

Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. (doors at 11:15 a.m.)

Location: Broadway Pier, 1000 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92132.

Broadway Pier sits on the downtown Embarcadero, steps from the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter — and easily reached via the MTS Trolley, making it simple to leave the car at home (a smart move for a tasting event).

About Salty Toast

Salty Toast is a curated craft-beverage festival from the producers of the Copper State Beer Festival, billed as Arizona's largest craft beverage festival. The Salty Toast edition brings that same model to the San Diego coast — a tasting-focused event spotlighting local and regional producers in one of the city's most scenic settings.

Why It Works

A few specific reasons this festival is worth your Saturday:

1. The setting is the star. A tasting festival right on the bay, with skyline and harbor views.

2. It's curated. A focused lineup of quality breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

3. The souvenir cup is a keeper. Plus unlimited sampling access across vendors.

4. Tiered entry keeps it comfortable. Choose your start time and pace your day.

5. It's easy to reach. Right on the Trolley line downtown — no need to drive.

Who It's For

• Craft-beer fans — a lineup of top breweries to explore
• Wine and spirits lovers — distilleries and wineries in the mix
• Groups of friends — a social, shareable afternoon
• Visitors downtown — pair it with the Embarcadero and Gaslamp
• Anyone 21+ — note this is a strictly adult event

How to Make a Day of It

• Take the Trolley or rideshare — it's a tasting event, so skip driving
• Pick an earlier Toast — more time to sample across vendors
• Pace yourself — hydrate and use the food vendors
• Explore the Embarcadero — Seaport Village and the Midway are right there
• Plan a safe ride home — arrange transportation in advance

Tickets

Salty Toast uses tiered pricing — prices increase as tiers sell out — so buying early locks in the best rate. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Note that all sales are final, with no refunds.

Get tickets on Eventbrite →

Good to Know

• 21+ only — valid ID required; no children allowed
• Tiered entry — your ticket's "Toast" determines your entry time (12, 1, or 2 p.m.)
• Rain or shine — the event runs regardless of weather
• No refunds — all sales are final
• Paid parking is available nearby, but the Trolley is easier
• Plan a safe ride home — rideshare is the smart call

For more events happening in San Diego this summer, check out our full event calendar or browse our Downtown San Diego neighborhood guide.