For Reason #50, we talked about how the North Bay is a model for sustainable farming and how easily accessible organic food options are. One local, organic food that we love is fresh-shucked oysters. These delicious sea-sweet treats are made abundant along the Pt. Reyes National Seashore in Drakes Bay and Tomales Bay. The extreme tides and cool, brackish waters create an oyster’s paradise; also nutrient-rich, the water produces what are recognized as some of the world’s finest oysters, unique in their mild and creamy flavor.

Drakes Bay Family Farms, Hog Island Oyster Farm (in Marshall, with oyster bars in Napa and San Francisco) and Tomales Bay Oyster Company are three options for satisfying your oyster cravings. These farms offer picnic spaces and shucking tools. All you need to do is pack a side dish or two and your favorite beverage, and you and your loved ones will be ready to enjoy a fresh, local feast.

A visit to one of the local farms, or nearby restaurants, also affords a scenic drive along some of the North Bay’s most picturesque roads, adding to the appeal of the outing. For the scenic route, cruise up Mt. Tam from Mill Valley towards Bolinas and then follow Route 1 to Olema and on to Pt. Reyes; or catch Sir Francis Drake in Greenbrae to head through Fairfax, Woodacre and Lagunitas. On either route, you’ll encounter rolling hills, clear blue waters and happily grazing cows.





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