We began oyster farming in 1983 with the goal of raising the best quality shellfish in a beautiful location. With a five-acre shellfish lease on Tomales Bay, CA we started growing one oyster, a Pacific variety we call the Hog Island Sweetwater, which is still the star of our show and harvested year round.
Today we raise four of the five oysters found in the Northern Hemisphere, plus Manila clams and Mussels. These shellfish are harvested seasonally or as 'special occasion', a labor of love and an effort that sets us apart. We invite you to stop in and savor the simple pleasures of life.
How we farm our oysters.
Hog Island Atlantics
An East Coaster out West. Hog Island is one of only two west coast oyster farms raising this classic East coast oyster. Harvested seasonally as a specialty, Hog Island Atlantics have smooth, oblong shells, delicate meat and crisp minerality. One of our favorite ‘summer time’ oysters.
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Hog Island Sweetwaters
A rich and, as the name suggests, sweet tasting Pacific Oyster with a slightly smoky finish.
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Hog Island Atlantics
An East Coaster out West, our Atlantics are a great summer oyster.
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Kumamoto
Plump, firm, rich and sweet, these are a fantastic summer oyster with a buttery taste.
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French Hog
Flatter, rounder and with a meaty texture, our European Flats have a distinctive seaweed flavor.
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Mediterranean Mussels
Stunning, deep blue to black, elongated glossy shells encase rich, buttery meat with a complex flavor.
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Nutritious, delicious and incredibly versatile, oysters and shellfish are a celebration of nature. Whether slurped straight from the shell or as part of a dish, we can recommend a recipe for every occasion.