September 20, 2009

Oyster Shucking in Tomales Bay State Park

Just 2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco, Tomales Bay State Park is a great place to have a picnic with a bunch of friends, especially if you love oysters as much as I do. You can purchase fresh oysters directly from their source and then have fun shucking them on the beautiful beach.

Heart’s Desire Beach (inside the state park) is the perfect picnic location – gorgeous scenery, lots of picnic tables and grills, and restrooms on site. I used to go to the Hog Island Oyster Company Farm, but it has gotten so popular that they now require reservations (which book up months in advance) and also charge $8 per person for use of their tables (lame).

74 delectable oysters from the nearby Tomales Bay Oyster Company

The first shucked oyster…73 more to go! Also, wearing gloves is a must – don't risk getting stabbed with an oyster knife!!

Heart’s Desire Beach

A short hike through the woods leads to a more quiet and scenic side of the beach

Life is good in Tomales Bay

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