California Dream Eater visits Hog Island Oyster Company on the Tomales Bay
California Dream Eater heads to Hog Island Oyster Company near Pt. Reyes National Seashore on the California coast for a behind-the-scenes look at its sustainably farmed oysters. While San Francisco is a world-class, must-see city, we recommend taking the time to explore the surrounding area. One nearby stop is breathtaking Salt Point State Marine Conservation Area, a great spot for divers and tide-poolers alike. And here are five great hikes in the Bay Area.
Tomales Bay, California
Tomales Bay is a long, narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County in northern California in the United States. It is approximately 15 miles long and averages nearly 1.0 miles wide, effectively separating the Point Reyes Peninsula from the mainland of Marin County. It is located approximately 30 miles northwest of San Francisco. The bay forms the eastern boundary of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Oyster farming is a major industry on the bay. The two largest producers are Tomales Bay Oyster Company and Hog Island Oyster Company, both of which retail oysters to the public and have picnic grounds on the east shore. Hillsides east of Tomales Bay are grazed by cows belonging to local dairies. There is also grazing land west of the bay, on farms and ranches leased from Point Reyes National Seashore.
The bay sees significant amounts of water sports including sailing, kayaking, fishing and motor boating. Watercraft may be launched on Tomales Bay from the public boat ramp at Nick's Cove, north of Marshall.
Towns bordering Tomales Bay include Inverness, Inverness Park, Point Reyes Station, and Marshall. Additional hamlets include Nick's Cove, Spengers, Duck Cove, Shallow Beach, and Vilicichs. Dillon Beach lies just to the north of the mouth of the bay, and Tomales just to the east.
The area was once Coast Miwok territory. Documented villages in the area included Echa-kolum (south of Marshall), Sakloki (opposite Tomales Point), Shotommo-wi (near the mouth of the Estero de San Antonio), and Utumia (near Tomales).
Francis Drake is thought to have landed in nearby Drakes Estero in 1579.Members of the Vizcaíno Expedition found the Bay in 1603, and thinking it a river, named it Rio Grande de San Sebastian.
Tomales Bay Travel Guide | California Travel Tips
Go on a tour of beautiful Tomales Bay with California travel guide Veronica Hill in this episode of California Travel Tips.
Located 30 miles north of San Francisco, along scenic Highway 1, Tomales Bay stretches 15 miles from Bodega Bay to Point Reyes Station. Marshall boasts just 400 residents, and is dotted with weathering dairy farms, rustic oyster stands, and charming waterfront inns.
One of the best is Nicks' Cove, a cluster of 1930s cottages that has quickly become one of San Francisco's hottest weekend escapes.
This has been and continues to be the place that people come up Highway 1, and they stop and they stay and they eat and they drink and have a really good time, says Dena Grunt, general manager.
We're staying in Bandit's Bungalow, a two-bedroom waterfront cottage that's perfect for families. Not only does it have a fully stocked bar, but there are heated bathroom floors, a private deck, and a wood-burning stove. Your stay comes with a welcome delivery of their famous BBQd oysters in the afternoon, followed by a delicious continental breakfast in the morning.
Nick's Cove has 12 different cottages to choose from. Five sit on the waterfront, and seven sit just across the highway in a eucalyptus grove. If you can't stay the night, be sure to make a reservation for dinner. Executive chef Austin Perkins, an alum of the Michelin-starred Cyrus in Healdsburg, serves up a delicious seafood menu using the bounty of local farms. Start out with an oyster sampler, then dig in to Austin's decadent crab mac n cheese.
While you're here, the great outdoors beckons. You can hop in a fishing boat, go on a kayaking tour of the bay, or cycle down Highway 1. Foodies shouldn't miss Hog Island Oyster Company, where you can shuck and smoke your own Tomales Bay oysters along the waterfront. One of our favorite stops is Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station. Housed in a restored barn below the bay, Cowgirl Creamery is celebrated for its artisan California cheese, served in top restaurants throughout the state. Foodies flock to this charming cheese shop to stock up on fresh-made fromage, take a class, or take part in their weekly cheese-making tours.
After a day of exploring Tomales Bay, head back to the comforts of Nick's Cove, where you can head out to the pier and enjoy the beautiful California sunset.
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Dining at The Marshall Store, at Tomales Bay.
The Marshall Store. Look for the food review by Jeff Cox in The Press Democrat. Video by Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat
How To Shuck An Oyster, Hog Island Oyster Co., Tomales Bay
John Finger Shows How To Shuck An Oyster, Hog Island Oyster Co., Tomales Bay, Marshall, California, March 13, 2009
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Ristorante The Marshall Store Oyster | Point Reyes, California
The Marshall Store Oyster si trova a Point Reyes, nella Marine County, circa 50 km a nord di San Francisco. Vi suggerisco di andare a Point Reyes nel primo pomeriggio e fare una passeggiata fino al Lighthouse Point Reyes, costruito nel 1870, e da lì avrete una bella vista sul mare.
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Dopo la passeggiata si può andare in macchina al The Marshall Store, lungo State Rt 1 19225.
Ero lì con i miei amici di San Francisco che hanno ordinato per me, abbiamo scelto Ostriche fresche con succo di limone, ostriche al bbq e una zuppa di vongole calda. Volendo hanno anche il pane fresco, formaggi e molti altri tipi di pesce freschissimo. Dopo avere ordinato, se ci andate in estate o in una bella giornata di sole la cosa migliore è quella di sedersi fuori sui barili e guardare il mare.
Non è la prima volta che mangio ostriche fresche, le ho provate anche in sud Italia molte volte, ma il gusto qui era clamoroso.
E' stato invece la prima volta delle ostriche al bbq e consiglio a tutti quelli che sono nella zona di San Francisco, di visitare The Marshall Store e prendere questa specialità.
La zuppa di vongole era molto buona, ma è meglio quella a San Francisco Union Square.
Grazie al personale Marshall Store per il tempo che mi ha dedicato per il mio video e spero di incontrarvi di nuovo!
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Tomales Bay
Tomales Bay is a long narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County in northern California in the United States. It is approximately 15 miles long and averages nearly 1.0 miles wide, effectively separating the Point Reyes Peninsula from the mainland of Marin County. It is located approximately 30 miles northwest of San Francisco. The bay forms the eastern boundary of Point Reyes National Seashore. Tomales Bay is recognized for protection by the California Bays and Estuaries Policy. On its northern end it opens out onto Bodega Bay, which shelters it from the direct current of the Pacific. The bay is formed along a submerged portion of the San Andreas Fault.
Oyster farming is a major industry on the bay. The two largest producers are Tomales Bay Oyster Co and Hog Island Oyster Co, both of which retail oysters to the public and have picnic grounds on the east shore. Hillsides east of Tomales Bay are grazed by cows belonging to local dairies. There is also grazing land west of the bay, on farms and ranches leased from Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Marin County - Tomales Bay Hike
This is a agreeable & interesting hike. The ocean has flooded a clef along the San Andreas Fault to form Tomales Bay. There are superb views of the Bay. The route takes hikers to three beautiful, wind-protected beaches. Local families particularly favor Heart’s Desire Beach. Discover Coast Miwok kotchas on Indian Beach. Striking Bishop Pines dominate the lush upland forest. Ferns & wildflowers brighten the understory.
Visit hikingthegoldenstate.com for additional hike details.
Public meeting to discuss impact of oyster farming on Tomales Bay - Marconi Center 6 August, 2015
California Department of Fish & Wildlife hosted a public meeting at the Marconi Center in Marshall CA for stakeholders to express concerns. The meeting lasted about 2 hours. This video shows about 24 minutes of this meeting, including a presentation by the coastodian and a portion of the group discussion that followed.
Nick's Cove Travel Guide | California Travel Tips
California travel guide Veronica Hill tours the cottages of Nick's Cove in this episode of California Travel Tips. These luxury Tomales Bay vacation rentals are among the most popular Point Reyes lodging accommodations. Once you arrive, you can tour the Tomales Bay oyster farms — including Hog Island Oyster Company — or go on a Tomales Bay kayaking tour with Blue Waters kayaking. Just don't miss a meal at the exquisite Nick's Cove Restaurant, where executive chef Austin Perkins will wow you with his decadent BBQ oysters, clam chowder and Dungeness crab mac and cheese!
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Tomales California - Marin County
CaliWeGo.com The Town of Tomales California located close to Tomales Bay home of Oyster Bay Company. Come to eat, drink, shop and enjoy local culture.
High-tech science at Hog Island Oyster Co.
California Sea Grant Extension specialist Joe Tyburczy explains how the “Burke-o-Lator” works at Hog Island Oyster Co. in Fairhaven on Tuesday. The new instrument, billed as one of the most advanced ocean chemistry monitoring instruments in the world, monitors how the seawater chemistry in Humboldt Bay is being altered by ocean acidification. Data from the project will help all local oyster farmers understand the changing local growing environment and make protective management decisions accordingly. Tyburczy led the development of this collaborative project with colleagues at Humboldt State University, Bodega Marine Laboratory, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Wiyot Tribe, and the Hog Island Oyster Company.
Tomales Bay
2015 kayak trip on Tomales Bay, California. Spoof trailer.
California Coastal Commission removes conditions on Marshall Tavern renovation
Thanks to PLF's lawsuit, Daniel and Avi's plans to renovate the historic Marshall Tavern and operate a bed-and-breakfast that will serve the community and visitors to Tomales Bay can go forward. The Coastal Commission amended the permit to remove the conditions requiring the construction of a large -- and expensive -- public pier. It has also withdrawn the requirement that Daniel and Avi remove 19th century pilings on their neighboring parcel -- at great expense and risk to the bay -- and give up any future use of the neighboring parcel. PLF challenged the constitutionality of these conditions, arguing that they simply had nothing to do with the renovation of an historic structure and operation of a bed-and-breakfast. We believe that the Commission's decision to withdraw these demands shows that they were not necessary.
Oyster Farming in Point Reyes: a disservice to the Public
Resource Renewal President and former Resource Secretary for the State of California, Huey Johnson, speaks out against oyster farming in Point Reyes National Seashore. The Drake's Bay Oyster company is attempting to renew its Special Use Permit for commercial oyster operations within the Estero at the National Seashore. To find out more about the public 'scoping' meetings, please visit:
Hog Island Oyster Marshall Exceptional Five Star Review by Beth K.
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Our afternoon at Hog Island oysters was one of the most perfect meals I have ever had.
There is nothing like eating oysters so fresh they have literally just been plucked from their beds- you cannot beat the taste.
Both the raw and the barbecued oysters were phenomenal- especially when washed down with a cold Scrimshaw.
We really enjoyed eating at a huge table in the picnic area listening to great music and talking to all the other interesting guests at the table.
It was definitely worth the long drive over the mountains from Napa and we can't wait to go back.
Hog Island Oyster
20215 Shoreline Hwy
Marshall CA
94940-9716
(415) 663-9218
Marshall, California-Day1,2&9 of Tour California Program
This is Nancy Young's home on Tomales Bay. This is where you will spend the first 2 days after you arrive from Thailand. Then, you're off to San Francisco! More info at kketp.com
Summer Brennan: The Oyster War | Talks at Google
It all began simply enough. In 1976 the Point Reyes Wilderness Act granted the highest protection in America to more than 33,000 acres of California forest, grassland and shoreline - including Drakes Estero, an estuary of stunning beauty. Inside was a small, family-run oyster farm first established in the 1930s. A local rancher bought the business in 2005, renaming it The Drakes Bay Oyster Company. When the National Park Service informed him that the 40-year lease would not be renewed past 2012, he vowed to keep the farm in business even if it meant taking his fight all the way to the Supreme Court.
Environmentalists, national politicians, scientists, and the Department of the Interior all joined a protracted battle for the estuary that had the power to influence the future of wilderness for decades to come. Were the oyster farmers environmental criminals, or victims of government fraud? Fought against a backdrop of fear of government corruption and the looming specter of climate change, the battle struck a national nerve, pitting nature against agriculture and science against politics, as it sought to determine who belonged and who didn’t belong, and what it means to be wild.