PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 47 PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: TOLUMA FARMS / HOG ISLAND OYSTERS / GAMMA NINE PHOTOGRAPHY (NICK’S COVE) / KASSIE BORRESON (COASTAL KITCHEN) outsized fun dillonbeachresort.com colic peek into farm life with tours and cheese tastings. This dairy is a rarity that produces awardwinning cheeses of both goat and sheep’s milk. Whether you’re taking in the milking parlor or grazing pastures, you’ll get behind-thescenes insights, but visit during kidding season (late April to May) to add adorable baby goats into the mix. Oyster farming in Tomales Bay dates back to the 1870s, a storied tradition tied to the area’s rich coastal estuary and tidal conditions. For a deeper dive, book a tour of Hog Island Oyster Co., where you can learn how oysters are grown, along with shucking and tasting them. Stop by The Hog Shack to pick up shellfish to-go or enjoy Hog Island hospitality at The Boat Oyster Bar or down the road at Tony’s Seafood, where you’ll find oysters served raw with lemon and Hogwash mignonette, and grilled selections including chipotle-bourbon butter and Tony’s BBQ sauce. Established in 1909, Tomales Bay Oyster Co. is California’s oldest continuously run shellfish farm and another option for buying fresh oysters, clams and mussels. That same family-run farm is behind The Marshall Store, a beloved seafood shack with ambiance to match. Dating back more than 90 years, waterfront favorite Nick’s Cove offers a revamped menu with callouts like “fries with eyes” (smelts) and a smoked black cod dip served with fried saltines. Pro tip: save room for a fish bowl sundae with deliciously whimsical cotton candy crunch. Back at Dillon Beach Resort—an unpolished gem that’s shining brightly once more—Mike plans a rollout of experiences including live music, wine tastings and open-fire beach dinners. But the underlying vibe remains constant: kicking back at the seashore. “We want families to come out and share it with other families and their friends,” Mike summarizes. “Bring the kids, bring the dog. You’ve got the beach and West Marin’s iconic sites all around you. It checks a lot of boxes.”
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