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Tomales Bay Crabbing Adventure 4 hr 30 min

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  • San Francisco
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Set hoop nets, learn local crabbing skills, and discover what the waters of Tomales Bay reveal on this hands-on pier adventure.

About this tour

Discover the rhythms of the bay on a hands-on Tomales Bay Crabbing Adventure, where the pier, salty air, and a little patience set the scene. Learn how locals bait and set hoop nets, then check them together to see what the water has brought up.

Along the way, your guide explains how to measure legal keepers, handle crab safely, and read the tides and habitat. All crabbing gear is provided, making this a welcoming introduction for beginners and families. Snacks and a safety briefing are included, and when conditions allow, the experience wraps with a cooking demo and tasting, plus practical tips for keeping your catch fresh and preparing it at home.

Expect an outdoor outing that can get a little messy, with seabirds overhead and plenty to learn between net checks. Leave with new skills and a fresh perspective on the bay. Book your Tomales Bay Crabbing Adventure and see what’s waiting beneath the surface.

Highlights

  • Set and check hoop nets from the pier
  • Learn how to measure and handle crab safely
  • Read the tides and habitat with practical guidance
  • Enjoy a cooking demo and tasting when conditions allow

What's included

Included

  • Crabbing gear: nets, bait, buckets, and gauges
  • Safety briefing
  • Snacks
  • Cooking demo and tasting

Not included

  • Fishing license for guests over 16

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This hands-on outdoor activity can get salty and messy
  • Park up the hill under the trees if possible to keep the lower area clear

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