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North of the [[Bay Area]], [[California]]. | North of the [[Bay Area]], [[California]]. | ||
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I've been taking day trips to [[Marshall]] on the eastern inlet for oysters at [[Hog Island Oyster Company]] since it was a tiny, podunk outfit that would sell you a bag of oysters and loan you a tray, a glove, and an oyster knife. Now, it's a hip establishment with a cool bar and grill made from an old boat that requires reservations a month in advance. However, you can still buy a bag of oysters from the counter, take them somewhere, and shuck them yourselves. Millerton Point (part of [[Tomales Bay State Park]] about a 10-minute drive south) is a good spot. Bring warm clothing! It often gets foggy, windy, and cold there. | |||
= Kayaking = | |||
[[Blue Waters Kayaking]] is one of the more prominent outfitters in the region. I used them on September 22, 2019 with Sujean and Eun-Joung, and they were great! They have a launch point in [[Inverness]] on the western inlet which is easily accessible. From there, it's about an hour to paddle north to [[Heart's Desire Beach]] (part of [[Tomales Bay State Park]]), a beautiful, mainly locals beach — perfect for swimming and hanging out. | |||
= Bioluminescence Kayaking | == Bioluminescence Kayaking == | ||
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* [https://petapixel.com/2018/07/06/photographer-captures-the-beauty-of-bioluminescent-plankton/ “Photographer captures the beauty of bioluminescent plankton.”] Petapixel, July 6, 2018 | * [https://petapixel.com/2018/07/06/photographer-captures-the-beauty-of-bioluminescent-plankton/ “Photographer captures the beauty of bioluminescent plankton.”] Petapixel, July 6, 2018 | ||
There are a bunch of outfits that do bioluminescence kayak tours on Tomales Bay, and they’re all highly rated on Yelp. [ | There are a bunch of outfits that do bioluminescence kayak tours on Tomales Bay, and they’re all highly rated on Yelp. [[Blue Waters Kayaking]] seems to be one of the more prominent outfitters (the other one is [https://pointreyesoutdoors.com/bioluminescence-paddles/ Point Reyes Outdoor]), and they’re also the only one that offers [https://www.bluewaterskayaking.com/tour/full-moon-sunset-bioluminescence-paddle-tours/ camping tours]. For the camping tour, pick an evening when there’s little or no moon. | ||
= Other Things To Do = | |||
* [[Clamming]] | |||
* [http://www.raminimozzarella.com/index.html Ramini Mozzarella Farm]. Make real buffalo mozzarella. Does farm tours. | |||
[[Category:Region]] | [[Category:Region]] | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 30 September 2019
North of the Bay Area, California.
Oysters
I've been taking day trips to Marshall on the eastern inlet for oysters at Hog Island Oyster Company since it was a tiny, podunk outfit that would sell you a bag of oysters and loan you a tray, a glove, and an oyster knife. Now, it's a hip establishment with a cool bar and grill made from an old boat that requires reservations a month in advance. However, you can still buy a bag of oysters from the counter, take them somewhere, and shuck them yourselves. Millerton Point (part of Tomales Bay State Park about a 10-minute drive south) is a good spot. Bring warm clothing! It often gets foggy, windy, and cold there.
Kayaking
Blue Waters Kayaking is one of the more prominent outfitters in the region. I used them on September 22, 2019 with Sujean and Eun-Joung, and they were great! They have a launch point in Inverness on the western inlet which is easily accessible. From there, it's about an hour to paddle north to Heart's Desire Beach (part of Tomales Bay State Park), a beautiful, mainly locals beach — perfect for swimming and hanging out.
Bioluminescence Kayaking
Background articles:
- “The time is now to see bioluminescence on Tomales Bay.” The Press Democrat, October 5, 2016
- “Bioluminescence on Tomales Bay.” NBC Bay Area, August 22, 2013
- “Photographer captures the beauty of bioluminescent plankton.” Petapixel, July 6, 2018
There are a bunch of outfits that do bioluminescence kayak tours on Tomales Bay, and they’re all highly rated on Yelp. Blue Waters Kayaking seems to be one of the more prominent outfitters (the other one is Point Reyes Outdoor), and they’re also the only one that offers camping tours. For the camping tour, pick an evening when there’s little or no moon.
Other Things To Do
- Clamming
- Ramini Mozzarella Farm. Make real buffalo mozzarella. Does farm tours.
