Learn the basics of intertidal hunting and gathering on this unique eco-tour in Half Moon Bay! Expert fisherman, sea forager and intertidal guru Kirk Lombard shows you how to dig up clams, identify types of edible seaweeds, catch eels, pick mussels and much more. This walking tour is an outdoor classroom adventure, perfect for fishermen, foodies, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts or anyone simply interested in California's incredible coast.
This small-group tour is limited to 10 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Highlights
- Fun, educational and unique eco-tour in Half Moon Bay
- Discover the wonders of Northern California's coast as you stroll along the San Mateo County shoreline
- Learn the basics of intertidal hunting and foraging from an expert fisherman
- Discover interesting facts about sea life including eels, shellfish, seaweed and fish
- Learn how to dig up clams, catch snails, identify seaweeds and more
- Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a more personalized experience
What You Can Expect
Learning the Finer Points of Sea Foraging
From Half Moon Bay – about 30 miles (48 km) south of San Francisco – you'll be taken to the nearby San Mateo County shoreline for a low-tide foraging adventure led by expert fisherman, eel champion and former state fisheries observer Kirk Lombard.
During your entertaining and educational 3-hour walking tour, you'll learn about a vast smorgasbord of seaweeds and intertidal creatures including clams, scallops, mussels, limpets, snails, chitons, rock crabs, dungeness crabs, goose barnacles, monkeyface eels, rockfish and cabezon.
Experience the great Pacific coast first hand and learn how to dig a monstrous 'horseneck' from the mud. Discover the ins and outs of legal limpet gathering, learn the safety protocols for mussel foraging, and learn about the nuances of monkeyface eel sniggling and seaweed gathering.
Throughout your tour, you’ll enjoy a mix of practical hands-on information along with useful fishing regulations, tips on sustainability, local ecology and the occasional sea chantey! This tour is customizable to the group’s interests, whether it be ecology, fishing, sustainability or sea life -- just let Kirk know. You’re encouraged to bring snacks and drinks along, and be sure to dress for the occasion on this immersive tour.
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