![]() ![]() But we found plenty of covered parking spots nearby at the Marin County Civic Center for Kona to comfortably relax in the car with the windows down. With the inevitable Golden Gate Bridge traffic, it took us about 45 mins.Īs all of us pawrents know, this farmers market – like all the other ones in California – is NOT dog-friendly. At SFO, our friend informed us that he hadn’t had breakfast or his morning coffee yet, so we quickly made our way up to the Sunday Marin Farmers Market. We were so eager to pick up our friend from SFO on Sunday morning, because it had been years since we last drove up to Tomales Bay to indulge in some fresh, succulent oysters. Morning at the Sunday Marin Farmers Market – San Rafael The weather in Tomales Bay can be warm and sunny or cool and foggy. The cell phone reception there is spotty at best. Use your preferred GPS navigation app to download a map of the Tomales Bay area to use offline.But others like Tomales Bay Oyster Company do not allow on-site picnicking and so you’ll need to find an alternate, dog-friendly place to picnic. Most oyster farms have picnic tables that are first-come, first serve. Bring picnicking gear like a large picnic blanket, portable dining table, and/or camp chairs – just in case.Some oyster farms like Tomales Bay Oyster Company are cash only. We typically bring homemade pasta salad, a charcuterie board, fresh fruit, and some type of chilled drink like white wine, rose or a classic Aperol Spritz. Don’t forget to pack other accompaniments to eat along with the oysters.We think the most helpful tutorial is this 60-second oyster-shucking tip from America’s Test Kitchen. Watch some videos beforehand on how to shuck oysters.For those who like an extra kick of spice, bring your favorite hot sauce too! We like a classic mignonette or a simple squeeze of fresh lemon. Bring hand towels to clean up any inevitable messes.We bring multiple pairs since the first pair always gets soaked with oyster juice during our first few shucking attempts. Bring thick gloves to protect your fingers while shucking.Bring an oyster shucking knife, or pay a premium to buy one there.Tips for a shucking good time visiting oyster farms in Tomales Bay: Experience epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge – Hawk Hill & Golden Gate View Point.Walk around Fairfax – Local beers, ice cream and shopping.Drakes Beach (Parking Lot) – close-up view of elephant seals.Chimney Rock (Parking Lot) – Drakes Bay & elephant seals.Point Reyes Lighthouse (Parking Lot) – historic lighthouse & sea lions.Point Reyes Beach – one of three dog-friendly beaches. ![]() Cypress Tree Tunnel – Monterey cypress trees from the 1930s.S.S Point Reyes Shipwreck – popular photography spot.Scenic Drive Through Point Reyes National Seashore– With optional stops along the way.Afternoon stroll around Point Reyes Station – Road snacks from Bovine Bakery & Toby’s Coffee Bar.Post-lunch hike along Millerton Point Trail – Easy 1.2-mile loop.Picnic lunch of fresh oysters– Tomales Bay Oyster Company & Millerton Point.Optional stop – Nicasio Valley Cheese Company or Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company.Non-Sunday Alternative: Shopping in Corte Madera – The Village at Corte Madera & Town Center Corte Madera.Morning at the Sunday Marin Farmers Market in San Rafael– Explore the 3rd largest farmers market in California. ![]()
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