The Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter is excited to celebrate Rincon Brewery, an Ocean Friendly Restaurant and craft brewery with three locations in Carpinteria, Ventura, and Santa Barbara, California! Owners Luisa and Mark Hyatt have always had environmental responsibility top of mind, so when it came time to open up the original Rincon Brewery in Carpinteria ten years ago, becoming an Ocean Friendly Restaurant was an easy decision.
The Santa Barbara Chapter tabling at Rincon Brewery. Photo provided by the chapter.
As a Platinum Level Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Rincon Brewery has committed to going above and beyond to keep our ocean, waves, and beaches clean. When visiting Rincon Brewery, you won’t find styrofoam, straws, plastic bags, or any beverages sold in plastic bottles.
Photo provided by Rincon Brewery
They also prioritize ocean-friendly options when it comes to their menu and food sourcing. Salad greens are always organic, meats constantly being sourced to be top quality, and seafood being delivered by a local seafood provider. Rincon Brewery only sources seafood items rated as “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. The shrimp Rincon Brewery serves is wild-caught and sustainable.
Photo provided by Rincon Brewery
Photo provided by Rincon Brewery
Rincon Brewery’s commitment to the environment doesn’t stop at the table; they also give back to the community by hosting cleanup meetings and donate generously to charitable causes. If you are looking for a place to enjoy locally-brewed, tasteful beers along with carefully-prepared, savory meals and treats, look no further than Rincon Brewery for your next dining experience! You can also grab some food and beer to-go to enjoy out in the gorgeous, coastal area of California Rincon Brewery calls home.
An OFR sign from 2020 in Rincon Brewery, long-time supporters of the program. Photo provided by the chapter.
Is your local restaurant Ocean Friendly? If not, encourage them to sign up and join the movement to end single-use plastics!
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