Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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This is a hands-on outdoor activity—expect to get a little salty and messy.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step onto the pier in Tomales Bay and learn crabbing the way locals do—simple, hands-on, and ridiculously fun. We’ll bait and set hoop nets, then check them together as the bay reveals what’s been crawling below. Along the way you’ll learn the “why” behind the rules: how to measure for legal keepers, handle crab safely, and read tides and habitat so you’re not just hoping—you’re understanding. This is a pier-based adventure, so it’s beginner-friendly and great for kids, with all gear provided. Expect salty air, curious seabirds, and that electric moment when the net breaks the surface and everyone leans in. If conditions allow, we’ll wrap with practical tips for keeping your catch fresh and ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All crabbing gear (nets, bait, buckets, and gauges)
Safety briefing
Snacks
Cooking demo/tasting
Fishing License for all guests over 16
Meeting Points
Departure
Please park up the hill under the trees if possible. This keeps the lower area clear and helps the group by being parked in the shade for the class.
Return
Crabbing Adventure at Tomales Bay
About
Step onto the pier in Tomales Bay and learn crabbing the way locals do—simple, hands-on, and ridiculously fun. We’ll bait and set hoop nets, then check them together as the bay reveals what’s been crawling below. Along the way you’ll learn the “why” behind the rules: how to measure for legal keepers, handle crab safely, and read tides and habitat so you’re not just hoping—you’re understanding. This is a pier-based adventure, so it’s beginner-friendly and great for kids, with all gear provided. Expect salty air, curious seabirds, and that electric moment when the net breaks the surface and everyone leans in. If conditions allow, we’ll wrap with practical tips for keeping your catch fresh and ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All crabbing gear (nets, bait, buckets, and gauges)
Safety briefing
Snacks
Cooking demo/tasting
Fishing License for all guests over 16
Meeting Points
Departure
Please park up the hill under the trees if possible. This keeps the lower area clear and helps the group by being parked in the shade for the class.
Return
Itinerary
Catch your own crab in beautiful Tomales Bay on a hands-on, family-friendly crabbing adventure led by a California-licensed guide. This experience is designed for beginners and curious food lovers—no prior crabbing experience needed. You’ll learn how to bait and set nets, check gear like a pro, measure crab legally, and understand local rules and sustainability along the way. We’ll be on the pier the whole time, making this one of the most accessible experiences in Northern California. As we pull nets, we’ll talk tide, habitat, and what makes Tomales Bay such a productive fishery. If we catch keepers, you’ll see how to handle and store crab properly for the best table quality. To wrap up, en...
