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One of the great perks of relocating temporarily for work is the opportunity to see new places and experience new cultures by becoming a local rather than just a tourist. Getting acquainted to a new place as a long-term guest gives you the chance to really soak in the vibes in a way that you simply can’t achieve as a short-term visitor, and few industries lend themselves to this lifestyle better than healthcare.

If you’re a healthcare professional looking for a contract in a new location that provides industry opportunities as well as off-the-clock activities, there are few cities more accommodating than San Diego. Hotels may dot the coast from Imperial Beach to Oceanside, but if you prefer the feeling of really coming home at the end of a long shift, consider PC Housing for your San Diego housing needs.

PC Housing’s collection of San Diego corporate housing communities gives healthcare professionals a more comfortable and customizable living option while enjoying America’s Finest City. Plus, San Diego isn’t called the #1 craft beer city in the country for nothing. Nurses and doctors who love imbibing with a delicious glass of craft beer can do no better than San Diego for their next assignment. With countless breweries and brewpubs calling San Diego home, there’s plenty to love (and sip) in SoCal.

No matter where you find yourself in San Diego, there seems to be a brewery right around the corner. We’ve put together a list of breweries near healthcare centers in each region of San Diego to make your next after-work drink a memorable one, and with plenty of San Diego PC Housing locations dotted across the region, you’ll never be far from home either!

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Downtown

Mission Brewery & the Naval Medical Center San Diego

After moving to the old Wonder Bread factory next to Petco Park, Mission Brewery is just a quick hop down the road from the Naval Medical Center in Balboa Park. NMCSD employs approximately 400 physicians and 760 registered nurses as well as hundreds of other healthcare professionals, giving traveling employees plenty of happy hour companions to choose from! Mission Brewery’s award-winning brews range from hefeweizens to amber ales, giving even the hesitant beer-lover-in-training plenty to sample and enjoy. Plus, with several downtown San Diego housing options, you can stay right in your new neighborhood.

Mission Brewing Co. / 1441 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101 / (619) 544-0555

NMCSD / 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134 / (619) 532-6400

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North County

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens and Kaiser Permanente Escondido

No San Diego brewery list would be complete without mentioning Stone Brewing. Stone remains the undeniable spearhead of the San Diego craft brewery movement, and love them or hate them, they’re here to stay! Located in Escondido, their World Bistro & Gardens is a destination in itself. Complete with lush gardens and a gorgeous dining room, Stone Brewing is an amazing place for a relaxing evening after a shift at Kaiser Permanente Escondido, a mere 10 minutes down the road. With Kaiser Permanente to the west and Stone Brewing to the east, PC Housing’s Escondido location is nestled in the perfect spot for long-term travelers to enjoy the convenience of both.

Stone Brewing Co. / 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029 / (760) 471-4999

Kaiser Permanente / 400 Craven Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 / (619) 528-5000

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West San Diego

Coronado Brewing & Sharp Coronado Hospital

Gorgeous ocean views, upscale shopping, and a quiet neighborhood feel are just some of the perks of Coronado Island, a paradise across the bay from downtown San Diego. Once you find yourself on Coronado, you just may never leave! Luckily, with corporate housing on Coronado just around the bend from both Sharp Coronado Hospital and Coronado Brewing Company, you may never have to. With 5 “Core Series” brews available year round and many more seasonal rotating offerings, Coronado Brewing is the premier spot to enjoy a cold one on the island.

Coronado Brewing Co. / 170 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 / (619) 437-4452

Sharp Coronado Hospital / 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA 92118 / (619) 522-3600

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East County

Manzanita Brewing & Edgemoor Hospital

While east San Diego may be less densely populated than the coastal or downtown regions, locals take advantage of this by keeping their über-local breweries to themselves. Manzanita Brewing in Santee is only 25 minutes away from the Gaslamp Quarter, but surrounded by quiet suburbs and plenty of hiking trails, it’s a getaway perfect for the outdoor enthusiast looking for an unobtrusive craft beer. Plus, both Edgemoor and Manzanita are easily accessed from both Poway and La Mesa, giving you several options for your long-term housing needs.

Manzanita Brewing / 10151 Prospect Avenue, Santee, CA 92071 / (619) 334-1757

Edgemoor Hospital / 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071 / (619) 596-5500

No matter if you’re a traveling doctor, nurse, salesman, government employee or even vacationer, PC Housing can help you feel at home wherever you are. Find out more about how they can help you find your next abode by checking out their nationwide locations now!