A day at the San Diego Zoo always promises to be memorable and fun - so much so that it's my personal favorite San Diego attraction!
Of course, there's even more to experience after dark at this year's Food, Wine & Brew celebration!
Loving the Wine at the Food, Wine and Brew at the San Diego Zoo
A Tasting Adventure
The diverse selection of vendors at the event will include locally-made beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. You'll get to sample drinks from an array of beverage companies, many of which are locally-based like Bivouac Ciderworks from North Park and Bernardo Winery from Rancho Bernardo.
There will also be food vendors with an even more varied range of cuisines, with everything from appetizers and small bites to desserts sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. One thing's for sure: you won't go home hungry!
Pizza Port Brewing Co at the Food, Wine and Brew at the San Diego Zoo
2026 Drink Vendors
The lineup of drink vendors was quite impressive in 2025 and it looks just as incredible for the 2026 event. With more than 90 vendors set to attend this year, you won't be thirsty with wines, beers, and non-alcoholic options like soft drinks, bottled water, and even kombucha on offer.
With choices from near and far, I especially love that so many are from the San Diego area. A few of our team at Go Visit San Diego's 2026, locally-based standouts we think you should try are listed below.
- AleSmith Brewing Company
- Cutwater
- Foot Path Winery
- Helix Brewing Co
- Julian Hard Cider
- Modern Times Beer
- Pizza Port Brewing Co
- San Diego Brewing Company
- San Diego Distillery
- San Diego Sake Club
East African Food Vendor at the Food, Wine and Brew at the San Diego Zoo
2026 Food Vendors
The list of food vendors is strong and could still grow before May 2nd! As a foodie myself, I'll be keeping an eye out and I'll be sure to update you here.
The zoo advertises the event as featuring some of 'Southern California's best food', and I can say from personal experience that they are telling the truth! There are so many tasty options that it becomes more about where to start and what to eat than finding something you like.
With so many companies joining the cause, a few of my personal favorites are listed below.
- Blue Poke
- Garibaldi
- Bluewater Boathouse
- Lia's Lumpia
- Mangia e Bevi
- Luna Grill
- S'Möregåsbord
And for dessert, I'd suggest you go with 'Homemade Cali Cream Ice Cream' or 'Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt'. And if you like donuts like me, don't miss 'Donut, Hello', a San Diego favorite. All of these are delicious and will surely offer the perfect sweet treat to finish off the evening.