Lush forested hills and open grazing lands line the long shores of Tomales Bay, where youll find the small seaside town of Marshall, CA; one of West Marins most exquisite escapes from bustling city life. On the north end of Marshall, nestled in a golden field, lies Hog Island Ranch, a 250 acre +/- parcel with sweeping views of Tomales Bay and the unspoiled coastal parks of Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park across the water. Point Reyes National Seashore, a vast protected wilderness area established by John F. Kennedy in 1962, boasts over 71,000 acres of hiking trails, beautiful wide beaches, and panoramic views. The areas natural beauty and wild coastline bring a sense of harmony and balance to a busy, urban lifestyle. Here lies an opportunity to build your dream home in a location like no other, where farm to table, sustainability, and organic is not just part of the daily vocabulary, but a state of conscience practiced by an entire community.

West Marin attracts nature lovers and culinary fans alike. The waters are teeming with incredible shellfish and seafood, and the land is rich with dairy farmers, cheesemakers, wine growers, and small scale agriculture producers. Follow Highway 1, snaking along the banks of Tomales Bay, and discover the areas best restaurants, showcasing the best culinary bounty that West Marin offers. Establishments like Nicks Cove, Hog Island Oyster Company, The Marshall Store, and Tonys Seafood are all within a few miles of Hog Island Ranch.

Sitting at a picnic table at Hog Island Oyster Co., shucking and slurping cold, firm, plump Pacifics harvested a few hundred feet away. You can find good local food in any number of beautiful places, but in Tomales Bay, on Californias North Coast, theres a special kind of seamlessness between the act of eating and just being in nature.

Margo True, Sunset Magazine

Hog Island Oyster Farm has become the most popular destination when visiting Tomales Bay. Founded in 1983, Hog Island Oyster Co. has grown into one of the nations leading producers of sustainable shellfish and a pioneer in bay-to-bar restaurants. Their farm, located on Highway 1 and across the street from Hog Island Ranch, provides a lovely outdoor venue for both seafood lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Reserve a table at The Boat Oyster Bar, Hog Islands outdoor caf situated steps away from Tomales Bay. Admire the marine life, sea birds, and beautiful landscape of the area while dining on freshly shucked, local oysters harvested from Tomales Bay. Local fin-fish specials from the farm kitchen, like halibut crudo and smoked salmon, are highlighted on the menu every weekend, along with cheese and charcuterie platters showcasing West Marins best local offerings.

Hog Islands passion for highlighting the Bay Areas spectacular seafood scene extends past their caf to their retail seafood counter, the Hog Shack. Here, you can pick up bushels of Hog Islands Sweetwater Oysters, bags of Manila clams, Mediterranean mussels, and fillets of local fin-fish, like salmon, halibut, and black cod, caught by local fishermen right off the coast of Marin. The bounty continues with a healthy list of local cheeses, meats, and crackers sourced from cheesemakers and butchers just a few miles down Highway 1. Hog Islands storefront celebrates West Marins reach culinary scene from sea to farm to your plate.