About The Sanctuary by The Lost Abbey
The Sanctuary by The Lost Abbey is a brewery tasting room in San Marcos, California. It is one of three satellite tasting rooms for The Lost Abbey, which brews in Vista. Its website calls the Sanctuary a family-friendly refuge where locals gather for food, stories and fresh pours under the open sky.
The Lost Abbey's website says the company took over the original Stone brewery building in San Marcos and opened its doors in May 2006. It also says The Lost Abbey was named Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year in 2007. The brewery describes its beers as Belgian-inspired ales and barrel-aged blends.
Food trucks are listed Wednesday to Sunday, so you can plan a meal around a pint. The site describes the setting as a serene escape in the hills of North County.
Groups can ask about private events. The website says The Lost Abbey offers full or partial takeovers at its tasting rooms. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
From The Lost Abbey's own website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Is there food at The Sanctuary?
Its website lists food trucks Wednesday to Sunday. It describes the Sanctuary as a place to share food, stories and fresh pours.
Is The Sanctuary family-friendly?
Yes. Its website calls the Sanctuary a family-friendly refuge where locals gather.
Can I book a private event?
The Lost Abbey has a private events page on its website. It says it offers full or partial takeovers at its tasting rooms, so ask about the San Marcos location.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Michi Brew Co. is 1.1 miles away and Stumblefoot Brewing is 1.2 miles away. Piston Pete's is 2.6 miles away, and Dos Desperados Brewery is 2.7 miles away.
Answers come from The Lost Abbey's website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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Before you visit The Sanctuary
Expect an outdoor-leaning spot, since the website talks about pours under the open sky. Food trucks are listed Wednesday to Sunday, so pick one of those days if you want a meal.
Check lostabbey.com for the tasting room events calendar and private event details before you go. The site also lists the Vista brewery and the other tasting rooms if you want to compare.
Michi Brew Co. is 1.1 miles away, and Stumblefoot Brewing is 1.2 miles away. Both are close enough to add a second stop to the same trip.