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Carlsbad is home to the only oyster farm in Southern California – The Carlsbad Aquafarm.
Not only does the Carlsbad Aquafarm protect the natural ecosystem of the surrounding lagoon, but it also offers visitors a unique farm tour and fresh oyster tasting experience.
The Carlsbad Aquafarm tour includes a Farm Discovery Walk, showcasing the techniques and equipment used to support the growth and harvesting of their homegrown oysters, as well as examples of how the farming process protects the natural ecosystem of the lagoon. At the end of the tour is an Oyster Shucking class, with an opportunity to shuck your own oyster and enjoy a tasting (hot sauce and lemons included). Oysters are also available for purchase and daily curbside pick-up orders are offered.
The Carlsbad Aquafarm team works closely with the USC Wrigley Marine Lab to selectively breed oysters more resilient to an ever-changing ocean. The Aquafarm’s oysters are cultured and harvested with the highest standards of sustainable ocean farming practices. Farming of the hand-raised shellfish in harmony with the sea takes time and patience. The reward though, are delicious, meaty oysters with subtle notes of melon and cucumber with a clean, briny finish to enjoy by all.
The Carlsbad Aquafarm is at 4600 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA 92008. For more information on the Carlsbad Aquafarm or to reserve a tour, visit https://carlsbadaquafarmersmarket.com/.
