Renting Betty Jane, driven by the awesome Annie, for my "Foxy Forty" birthday celebration was the best decision I could have made! I wanted to do something special and super fun without having to host something myself, and this was perfect! Annie was incredibly helpful and friendly every step of the way. She took care of all my people, making sure they got the drinks they wanted. She even switched up our brewery locations mid-tour when we realized how many of my guests preferred cider to beer. Best birthday ever, thanks Annie!! read more

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Yes! This is a great day to spend the day with friends. If you love beer and even if you have already been to all the breweries on the cruz this is just plain fun. You get 20% off beers at all the stops so you can try them all! I went with samplers at every stop and most of the places had food offerings as well. We took the public tour on "Slowboy", a 64 VW Split window bus. Neither built for comfort or speed but rather style and that it has plenty of. Being public you sgare tge bus with others that also signed up online up to 8 people. Chris our driver was a local with lots of knowledge about the stops and luckily could drive the manual transmission... There is also a larger school bus available for rent that can be booked privately with a minimum of 8 folks. This tour costs more but I believe they actually pick you up at your house which would be nice. The public tour starts and ends at the Dream Inn so you have to drive home from there... (pro tip: show up early and start with bloody Mary's at the Jack O'Neill lounge) One gripe is the tour promised to meet the brewers at each stop but that never happened. There was the opportunity to take a brewhouse tour at discretion but it was offered to us just as we got our food and beer and sat down to enjoy them. The timing sucked as I would have really enjoyed that. Local or not, this is a good time for sure and I will do it again soon. Book your tour today online! read more

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Highly recommend this business! We had some hick ups with our plans, but Annie did everything possible to make our afternoon incredible. Our driver Tom was professional and super fun. We'll definitely be back! read more

Brew Cruz - Beer Cruz stop with our crew and Tom, our driver and guide - Beer Tours Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We did a mom's Brew Cuz and it was a blast. The time on the bus was probably the best part - singing along to music while drinking beers. All the moms had a great time. And Annie did a great job helping to plan and coordinating during the day. Can't wait to go again! read more

Annie is the best! She hosted 10 of my friends on the bus and everyone had a blast. Highly recommend.

This was so much fun! Easy to book too. So glad I stumbled upon this fantastic business. Looking forward to doing it again too!! read more

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We got a Brew Cruz gift certificate before COVID, and tried to use it recently, but they are not responding to my messages.

We had an excellent time with Annie driving us on Betty Jane to 3 different breweries. She had arrange with them ahead of time to get us a tour and tastings. We loved our first stop at Sante Adarius - both the beers and the tour - it was informal but very interactive and we got a pour straight from the tank! The next stop at Discretion Brewing also featured a tour by Rob, the owner. We got to choose 6 beers to taste, and ate some wonderful Italian food. Last stop was at Humble Sea - here, there was no tour (nor were we ready for more), so we just got 4 tastings. There were food trucks to get snacks. It was the least interesting of the 3 places, and perhaps we'd have more fun at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing next door. Annie was a great host. She regaled us with stories and was a font of knowledge about the local brewing industry. She was an amateur brewer at one time, and her love for beer comes across in the tour. The bus was super comfortable. The ride was slow and scenic. We didn't even realize how time passed, and we got to the end of the tour in a little over 4 hours. Highly recommend this tour as a fun, stress-free to drive around town, enjoy the sights and sounds. stop at various breweries, get behind-the-scenes look at their work, taste some incredible beers and just have a good time all around!! read more

We had great time. Annie is amazing. I recommend this to anyone who is planning to have a group gathering/event.

So. Much. Fun. We filled up Slowboy to the max and headed out for the afternoon. Chris was our Chauffeur and he was the perfect piece to our puzzle. We hit up 4 places.. 3 were scheduled and the last placed was a quick walk around the corner from Humble. We were at each place for about 45 minutes to grab a beer or two and then head out to the next. Chris would give us a 10 min last call warning.. and then we'd all pile back in the VW bus and cruise. Slowboy has Bluetooth connection to hook up your own tunes but the sound system lacks as speakers are only up front. So if music is super important.. bring your own block rocker to bump. Also, make a playlist before hand.. you don't want to be messing with your phone in the bus the entire time and miss out on the views of Santa Cruz. We would do this every weekend if we 1. were rich and 2. can handle getting hammered often. Definitely would recommend!! read more

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Brew Cruz is so much fun! Annie is a great "cruise director" and would highly recommend this for any occasion.

The Brew Cruz is awesome! Annie was so easy to coordinate with and curated such a special tour of Santa Cruz and our city's great breweries. Highly recommend for any celebration. Very reasonably priced for the value! read more

The Grant Park Neighbors had a fundraising trip on the Brew Cruz the day after Valentine's Day... to say the least, we all fell in LOVE. Thanks again! read more

Brew Cruz - Brew Cruz waiting for the Grant Park Neighbors as we enjoy Corralitos Brewing on their front porch. - Beer Tours Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

So much fun! My husband and I went on Slow Boy for a child free date day. We are locals and have been to most of the breweries before, but it was a lot of fun to have someone drive us and create a unique experience! We are looking forward to planning another day with friends in the big bus. Updated: We rented the big bus for my husbands birthday. Annie was so amazing to work with. She's so kind and fun! We went to some new places in south county. It was a blast. We brought beer on the bus for between breweries. We also brought and would recommend bringing lots of snacks to help absorb all the yummy beer you will drink! read more

So much fun! Great guide and great time. Loved it!!!! It was so super fun and the owner, Chris, was so nice. We had a great time celebrating my daughters 21st birthday. read more

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My friend and I booked the bus for our 30th birthday! It was so fun. Annie was so nice, accommodating, kind, fun, I seriously can't list all the positive adjectives because it would be 10 pages long. You get to pick between their remodeled 1989 old-school bus or one of their other cutie Volkswagon buses. You get to see some of the beautiful scenery of Santa Cruz when driving from brewery to brewery. You also get to pick which ones you want to go to so it's completely customizable. If you're looking for a fun outing for a special event for your crew, highly recommend Brew Crew!! It's special, unique and Annie makes it so casual and easy-going you'll want to do it every weekend. :) read more

Our time on "Slow Boy" with Adam was one of the highlights of our California vacation! He was knowledgeable and personable and we learned a lot about Santa Cruz during our ride. This is a great experience and we could not recommend it more highly! read more

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We celebrated my brother in laws 50th birthday. Annie is the BEST driver tour guide to have. So much fun and great personality, easily adapted to our crazy group lol! Highly recommend and we will be renting again. Thanks Annie for such a great experience! read more

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Annie is awesome! Was worth every Penny. Me and my group had so much fun. Cannot think of a better way to spend the weekend.

Words can not describe how amazing this experience is. I live in Santa Cruz and I've been to most of the breweries in town... However there is nothing quite like it when you roll up to your destination in "Betty Jane", a sexy restored 1989 school bus with the tunes pumping surrounded by your favorite people. This my third time on Brew Cruz and let's be real... probably not my last! This opportunity is great for whatever party you are planning. I had my bachelorette party here, hosted my dad's retirement celebration and now a birthday party for some dear friends. All thanks to the Queen, Annie who is Brew Cruz owner and main driver. Listen, Annie is the best. Hands down. No joke. She is incredibly patient, extremely knowledgeable of the breweries and makes you feel comfortable. She is a gem folks and you are not going to regret spending the day with her while cruising through Santa Cruz on your way to taste some damn good beer that our awesome city has to offer. read more

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This is a 4 star review, but it's not because of the Brew Cruz Bus itself. So Annie (and I believe she said her friend Chris had a big hand in the restoration project) has a great thing going. As far as I know she's the ONLY Beer Tour bus serving the Santa Cruz area. Standard tour runs around $50 per person (if you get 15 people), but she also does non-private tours for $65 per person. The tour is for 3 stops at local breweries from Highway 1 Brewing Company up in Pescadero, down to Corralitos Brewing Company in Watsonville. Each tour stop includes a pint or a flight included in the price. Annie won't drive all the way up to Pescadero and then down to Watsonville, so you gotta pick 3 breweries that are kind of close together. Don't worry, she drives the scenic routes. The bus is a great little 1989 "Short Bus" (Betty something-or-other) that bounces along the road while you and up to 14 other people enjoy libations (Beer OK, hard alcohol not OK) and snacks (chips/water provided, AWESOME). The bus has very comfy couches and the most awesome "Captain's Chair" that lets you taunt the poor sod who's stuck in traffic behind you. We bought our own beer to enjoy, and the bus has a nice cooler that's deep enough for growlers and 22oz bombers. Annie has a great mix tape that seems to play all the great drinking songs, which we found ourselves singing out loud to more often than not. Good fun. The bus is kid friendly! Our 3yo daughter came long for the ride and LOVED every minute of it. I think she mainly loved that she didn't need to be strapped into a car seat for the journey. With me so far? If riding the bus was the whole review, then 5 stars, I can't wait to go again. Now here's the ONLY problem that we all noticed, and if it wasn't for this small (maybe big) thing it would of been a perfect outing. It felt like the breweries we went too... Weren't expecting us. So I got this Brew Cruz from the New Bohemia Brewing Company Kickstarter. I pledged for the free brew cruz for me and 11 friends, and while the brewery didn't make their proposed January opening, when they finally got up and running in April 2015 I was finally able to cash in my Brew Cruz reward. The Cruz had a lot of dates filled (calendar on their website), so me and my friends decided a Sunday (April 19th) afternoon would work. We decided to meet up at New Bohemia at 1pm, then tour to Corralitos, Sante Adairius, and finish back at NuBo. Annie told us she'd let Nubo (and presumably the other 2 breweries) know of our schedule so they'd expect us. The Brew Cruz and the Nubo kickstarter hinted at brewery tours, which got me excited. My entire group doesn't drink regularly in Santa Cruz, none of us had been to Corralitos or Sante Adairius, but I love to hear anything I can about the breweries were visiting. The fan faire at all 3 places was less than I was expecting. I can't complain too much as all 3 places looked like they were swamped with business (always good). Maybe it was because it was Sunday and none of the owners were on hand, but I never got any inside scoops. I struck up a slightly drunken conversation with the folks at Corralitos and got some back story, also the guys working the counters really knew the beer they were pouring so that was cool. But come on, 12 people just got dropped off at your business, and in our case we'd all never been to any of these breweries before, and you can't jump over the counter and say hello? Nubo thanked us for supporting the kickstarter, reserved the upstairs big table for our group, but then said we could order our beers at the counter (instead of taking our orders). Nubo gave us 2 cheese boards which were very nice, but it was all a very sudden end to what I thought would be a grand finale! No one showed us around, no one asked if we wanted to purchase discounted merchandice, glassware, etc. Honestly, we all had big wads of cash in our pockets at the end of the day. It was quite shocking. Most of us were still buzzing hard. I could of easily bought 3 Tshirts and 4 of Nubo's cool drinking glassware... We decided to just take off. Breweries are dropping the ball, and I don't know if this was just rotten timing (Sunday), or something else, but I'm planning to put up some reviews for the 3 breweries we visited so someone is alerted to the oversight. I do know that we WILL be going on another brew cruz in the future, and I also know that we will not be visiting Nubo, Sante, or Corralitos next time. (well maybe Corralitos, their beers were cray cray!) read more

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I love it, it's like you having a good time with friends and enjoy the ride with beer in your hand... Way to be safe And thank you Annie... Would like to do this again read more

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Had an amazing time and would def do it again. It's def an experience everyone who likes beer should try.

At last, I was able to use my Xmas gift for the Brew Cruz and it was everything I dreamed of and more! Our guide, Annie and driver Zane, were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great selection of breweries. We loved the Brew Cruz and it is "must do" whether you are a local or a visitor. Of course, the "stylin' points" of being carted around in a refurbished vintage VW bus made it all that more special. This was totally worth doing once and likely multiple times! read more

We had so much fun taking our private tour with the Brew Cruz. Slo Boy was very fun and cute inside. We loved that the bluetooth was very easy to connect to so we could play our own music. Our driver was super friendly and put up with our obnoxious music and singing. Annie was very helpful with booking the tour and helping plan our route. Since we had a bit of extra time, they were sure to give us the full experience, so we got to drive all around Santa Cruz and see many of the landmarks. We loved this addition! I would love to book Brew Cruz again! read more

We had such a great time! Annie is a wonderful, and extremely knowledgeable host.

Yesterday we celebrated my brothers 21st birthday with Chris on slowboy! Annie was quick at replying to my emails..answering all questions I had regarding Brew Cruz. Many times I am hesitant to use email due to the amount of time it takes individuals to reply but Annie was EXCELLENT!! We met Chris at Dream Inn where all the fun began. We took the West side tour, stopping at four different breweries, and ending with a drive down West Cliff! Chris was incredible. Great personality and fun to have join us on this trip! I want to thank Brew Cruz for giving my brother an outstanding and memorable 21st. We will definitely be back to support this business!! read more

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We had the Best Day Ever with Annie! Enjoyed every minute Loved the bus and would definitely recommend!

The Brew Cruz experience was an incredible experience!!! We will for sure be contacting Annie to do another cruz! The bus is beautiful and Annie is a wonderful Captain! First off, it was super easy to book the trip and also very affordable for a full day experience. We did a private tour for my husband's birthday and all I had to do was send a link out to our friends and they were able to book their own ticket for the bus. I had some questions leading up to the tour and Annie was very prompt in responding to my emails and helping me decide on which breweries we wanted to visit. The cruz itself was incredible and such a fun time. Annie was so friendly and welcoming. She was great at gauging how much fun we were having at each brewery and when it was time to move onto a new one. Included in the price is a pint of beer at each spot you go to which was so nice because it didn't feel like we were paying for anything the day of the tour. If you are looking for a great time and like to drink beer, the brew cruz is such a fun time! Thanks Annie! read more

Looking for a relaxed, fun alternative to taking your out of town visitors wine tasting? Look no further than SC Brew Cruz. It"s a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Annie is friendly, super easy to work with and deep in her knowledge of the Santa Cruz brewing scene. Our crows included 4 beer drinkers and 4 beer sippers and we all LOVED the whole experience. If you have specific spots you want to check out, you can hit those in the comfort of the lovingly restored Brew Cruz bus or, tell Annie what you're looking for in terms of beer styles or ambiance and she'll create a custom your for you. Why hassle with parking, directions and the risk of a DUI? Sit back, relax and taste the amazing beer coming out of Santa Cruz County with a Brew Cruz of your own! read more

Group of 10+ friends and I went on the Brew Cruz for the love of beer. Annie is an amazing and knowledgable host who has A LOT of patience (especially since our group got quite drunk and rowdy). Bless this woman for dealing with drunks as her job hahaha. She is extremely welcoming and easy to talk to. Her bus is something straight out of Pinterest! It's super cute and comfy for our large group. THE DEETS: For the price of $70 per person, you get your own PERSONAL beer tour guide and chauffeur (the lovely Annie), 3 brewery visits (spend about ~1hr ish at each place), and either a flight of beers or a pint at each brewery. Annie allows beer/liquids and snacks on the bus. I recommend bringing lots of snacks and water to combat hangovers! P.S. Bring some cash to tip Annie! She deserves it! Annie picks you up from wherever you want in Santa Cruz. She then drives you to each brewery. Before each visit, she gives a bit of history on the brewery, details about all the beers and her recommendations. She accompanies you in the brewery and then she cleans after you!! What a doll! My favorite brewery we visited was Beer Thirty. It's an outdoor brewery with plenty of seating and fun games to play. I highly recommend adding this one of your list of weather permits. All in all, Annie is an amazing person and the Brew Cruz was tons of fun. If you love beer - do go on this cruz! :) read more

We love SC Brew Cruz! Annie is a warm and intelligent host with interesting stories and information about the Santa Cruz beer scene. It is clear that she is passionate about giving guests a great experience and supporting local Brewers and businesses. We had two folks cancel last minute on our private tour and she didn't hesitate to credit me the costs of their spots. I didn't even have to ask! This is a great activity to do with family, friends, and coworkers! Go! Now! read more

SO MUCH FREAKING FUN! We just did the West Side Cruz on Sunday 11/4/18. I surprised my boyfriend with this for our five year anniversary, he loves his beer lol. I felt like this was such a fun way to explore breweries and also allows you to meet other people. Everyone on our tour was super cool and we had a great time. Our driver Chris was really cool and being a local, he was super informing on the area and the places we were going. Shanty Shack and Humble Sea were probably my favorites on the tour, although Humble Sea was pretty crowded. On the way back to the hotel we took the West Cliff drive and it was beautiful. Originally we were supposed to do a spa day for our anniversary but are SO happy that we decided to take a ride on the slowboy instead. Thank you so much Brew Cruz, 10/10 would recommend this if you like drinking beer, meeting new people and exploring new places! read more

We had the pleasure of touring in Slowboy, and it was awesome. Adam was so cool and chill! They are knowledgeable in the local breweries and have great options to choose from. We wanted to do something different for my Birthday and I am so glad I found Brew Cruz. We will be back! Thanks again for the hospitality Adam! read more

Annie was amazing through the whole process of planning and shuttling our wedding guests to the Inn. Everyone loved her so very friendly. Can't wait to go on a Brew Cruz with her!! read more

All the stars. Betty Jane was so cute inside and clean and comfortable. Our driver Ben was awesome. He walked us in to every spot to make sure we were settled in, which I appreciated, then checked back with us when it was time to move to the next spot. He also let us use the AUX cord to play some tunes and get the party started. Highly recommend! read more

This is such a great experience! Awesome birthday gift for my boyfriend. With the max 15 people everyone still had plenty of room. Nate was our super friendly and informative driver. Would highly recommend this to every beer lover and book in advance! Fills up quickly! read more

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This excursion was by far the most fun I've had. We were basically chauffeured to 4 breweries while Meeting new friends. I definitely recommend this afternoon of craft brews and good people. read more

Our family from Maine was in the area for a wedding and short summer vacation. Hoping to create a surprise and unique memory for my wife and teenagers, I was fortunate enough to be referred to Annie. Always a believer in the "it can't hurt to ask," approach, I inquired via email if Annie might be able to accommodate our family and take us on a couple hour tour of the area in Slow Boy. Sure enough, she solicited the help of her husband, Adam, to take us out and about on the morning we were to leave California. To the surprise and delight of my family, Adam rolled into the hotel parking lot right on time. He was personable from the get go- greeting us with a smile, walking us around and telling us about the vw bus. Slow Boy's two tone paint scheme (original green I think) is beautiful, and the recent reupholestry of the seats and wood laminate floor provided a comfortable, and vintage feel. Adam invited us to sit where we wanted (of course I was happy to ride shotgun to start), turned on a great play list, and headed out. Our first stop was at a little coffee spot, where we fueled with some dark roast, an iced coffee, and a hot chocolate for the son. Adam, described some of the places he intended to take us, but always encouraged us to let him know if there was something specific we wanted to see. We traveled for two hours, taking in sights, and learning about the area's history. When the moments struck us, Adam would pull over and we'd get out for a closer view and/or photo opportunities. Throughout the ride, folks in cars and on foot would smile and stare as we passed by. In two hours we saw more than we knew existed or that we would have discovered on our own. We appreciated the chill and personable approach of Adam. He talked to our senior daughter about her college interests, and was able to relate to her in their shared soccer experiences. Adam, also provided us some recommendations for shopping, burgers, tacos, and more sites that we might catch on way back to SFO. He was kind enough to write them down on a beverage coaster, and we referred back to them several times that day. We had spent some time in San Francisco and Carmel, and traveled the Highway 1 south to the Big Sur area. These two hours, however, proved to be the highlight of our vacation. read more

Brew Cruz - Leaving California full of smiles. Thank you scbrewcruz, Adam and Annie for the unique experience and helping us to make family memories! - Beer Tours Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The Brew Cruz was A LOT of fun! Doing the public tour was great because my friends and I got to share beers with strangers and enjoy new company. There's a positive vibe that takes over when you get on the bus that makes you feel like a kid again. The Brew Cruz is much more than going to breweries, it's an adventure, and you're going on it in style! Annie is super friendly and such a rad driver! She shares a sense of adventure and beer and even lets us know which beer she likes at various stops! Can't wait to go again read more