Crisp salty air. Cool tides. Briny oysters. There’s perhaps no better pairing on the planet, and the closer you can get to the source, the better. Thankfully, the West is one of the best sources of bivalves out there, with a handful of spots you can enjoy oysters right at the source. Here are some of our favorites for your late-summer adventures. Click here to read more. The post Sunset | These Are the Most Beautiful Places to Shuck and Eat Oysters in the West appeared first on Hog Island Oyster Co ..read more

From slurping them back with some bubbly on the beach to frying them up for a sandwich to putting down a dozen or two at happy hour, Americans just can’t get enough of oysters. We’re also pretty efficient at harvesting them: These delicious bivalves actually represent the highest-volume production of shellfish in the country, with 42 million pounds of oysters harvested in 2019 alone, according to the Fisheries of the United States report. While any oyster lover might have the basics down on the differences between East Coast and West Coast oysters, the nuances of the category can get deep. In ..read more

The world is your oyster at these coastal seafood bars specializing in delicious bivalves. With National Oyster Day commencing August 5th, we’ve rounded up a slew of classy oyster dives from the USA’s East Coast to the Pacific Northwest — where you can slurp down a dozen oysters on the half-shell (preferably with a freshly squeezed lemon, a dash of horseradish, and a healthy dollop of Tabasco). Click here to read more. The post Hotels Above Par | These Are the Best Oyster Bars in the U.S. appeared first on Hog Island Oyster Co ..read more

Discover the hidden gems just outside of San Francisco that will take your adventures to new heights. From urban hikes to sandy beaches, a fog forest in the heart of the city to world-class cuisine, there’s no shortage of reasons why San Francisco is a must-visit destination. But the excitement doesn’t end at the city limits. Within a short drive you’ll find a multitude of travel options that are sure to satisfy your wanderlust. Saunter around small towns ensconced in towering redwoods, explore charming coastal villages, or take a day trip deep into wine country. Whether you’re a visitor or a ..read more

“Strong backs and weak minds” was the motto of John Finger when he planted his first oyster seed in Tomales Bay in 1983. Hog Island Oyster Company has grown into a legendary Northern California oyster farm that began with a five-acre shellfish lease. Many of those involved in the early days had marine science backgrounds. Finger, who hails from the East Coast, fished and clammed while growing up. Their love of food allowed the company to expand into five restaurants around the Bay Area, as well as wholesale and catering divisions, a dedicated hatchery, a saltworks, and several seaweed initiat ..read more

On July 13, 1898, San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building made its grand debut at the top of Market Street on the edge of the San Francisco Bay. Today, an impressive 125 years later, the building, with its iconic clocktower inspired by the Giralda bell tower in Seville, Spain, remains one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and popular visitor destinations. But the Ferry Building is more than just a tourist hotspot. At its heart, it’s a transit center, a hub from which locals and visitors start their adventures around the area, and on Saturday mornings, it plays host to what’s arguably ..read more

For some people, the California dream is made up of beautiful people playing beach volleyball, the Hollywood sign and palm-lined boulevards passing white mansions. Me? I picture West Marin: windswept bluffs over the roiling Pacific Ocean, small boats putt-putting around languid Tomales Bay, sheep and dairy cows grazing, and small roads winding through fog-swept meadows and squintingly sunny hills. And food. Briny oysters on ice, chilled white wine, buttery and fragrant cheeses and fresh crusty bread. Click here to read more. The post SF Gate | How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in West Marin ..read more

When asked about the time of year, my four-year-old daughter — very much a Northern California girl — is more likely to tell you that it’s cherry season than summer. We have very little temperature variation in Oakland, so it’s easier to measure time by the passion fruit or fava bean. Walking our abundant farmers’ market stalls, it’s no surprise that the Slow Food movement, helmed by Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, was born here. Click here to read more. The post Departures | Farm-Fresh Eats Across the Bay Area appeared first on Hog Island Oyster Co ..read more

All locations will be closed on Christmas Day, and each location will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Please see below for a list of our holiday hours by location: Marshall Retail + The Boat Oyster Bar: Christmas Eve: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Christmas Day: CLOSED New Years Eve: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM New Years Day: Closed Tony’s Seafood: Christmas Eve: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Christmas Day: CLOSED New Years Eve: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM New Years Day: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM San Francisco Oyster Bar: Christmas Eve: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Christmas Day: CLOSED New Years Eve ..read more

We have decided to end our Shuck-Your-Own picnic program at our farm. It’s the end of an era, and we’re sad to see it come to a close! We know how special these picnic tables have been for so many of you, and we hope you understand this decision has not been an easy one for us. One of the contributing factors to ending this program, and most important to our core values, was the impact on our coastal environment and our local community. With no limitations on what visitors could bring into our picnic area, we could not control the amount of non-recyclable and non-compostable waste generated ea ..read more