Bioluminescence Kayaking & Seafood Dinner on Tomales Bay

Join Food Adventurers for a magical evening of Bioluminescence Kayaking & Seafood Dinner on Tomales Bay!

Experience the enchanting glow of bioluminescent organisms as you paddle through the bay under the starry night sky, led by local guides from Blue Waters Kayaking.

Feast on a delicious locally sourced seafood dinner right on Hearts Desire Beach, prepared by chef and author Maria Finn, showcasing the bay's finest offerings as the sun sets.

This is an in-person event you won't want to miss! Spots are limited, so reserve now.

Tickets available here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bioluminescence-kayaking-seafood-dinner-on-tomales-bay-tickets-1006228997017

LOCATION
1100 Pierce Point Rd, Inverness, CA 94937
Heart's Desire Beach, Tomales Bay State Park

SCHEDULE

4:30 Arrival
Heart's Desire Beach in Tomales Bay State Park (on the west side of Tomales Bay, north of the town of Inverness).
5:00 Seafood Dinner on the Beach
Maria Finn has assembled a bountiful menu mainly sourced locally around Tomales Bay.

MENU

Mocktails
Seasonal Soda from West Marin Culture Shop with wildcrafted bitters

Starters
Local oysters with huckleberry mignonette
Pt. Reyes blue with Lebanese style fig jam
Tomales Farmstead Taleeka cheese with smoked and pickle black grapes
Bread – Portside bread served with scratch-made seaweed butter

Salad
Star Route Farms greens, sugar snap peas, and mint salad with nasturtium oil-infused dressing and nasturtium flower garnish

Main Course
Local halibut cooked in fig leaves and served with roasted nectarine, maitake mushroom and soft herb and seaweed salsa.
Pearl couscous with heirloom tomatoes, basil and preserved lemon

Dessert
Wild plum and cardamom clafoutis with California Bay Laurel leaf infused whipped cream
Dietary alternatives are available

6:30 Kayaking adventure Preparation on Beach
No prior kayaking experience necessary. We will have guides.
Tandem kayaks used only on all evening tours, so everyone will be paired with one other.
Each paddler must be at least 13 years old. Everyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

7:15 Paddle Out! - Bioluminescence Kayaking
Bioluminescence is light produced by living organisms. On dark nights in Tomales Bay, tiny creatures called dinoflagellates create bluish-white flashes when disturbed, offering a spectacular show for kayakers. Seals and herons chasing the fish may be spotted creating glowing trails in the water.

This phenomenon is only visible when both sun and moon are down. Evening paddles offer good viewing opportunities.

Note: Bioluminescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon and we cannot guarantee that you will see Bioluminescence. Trips are scheduled during ideal conditions for best chances of seeing this magical display.

9:30 Return to Hearts Desire Beach

OUR EXPERT HOSTS

Maria Finn - a renowned chef, forager, author, speaker
http://FloraAndFungiAdventures.com
http://MariaFinn.com and new book “Forage. Gather. Feast.”
Contact Maria for dietary alternatives

Blue Waters Kayaking - a local favorite kayaking / paddles sports adventure company at the Point Reyes National Seashore
http://bluewaterskayaking.com
For questions about kayaking, please email: info@bluewaterskayaking.com

Food Adventurers - event orchestrator and organizer
Food Adventurers bring passionate foodies together and interact with experts to discover new food adventures. We explore restaurants, go to festivals, take cooking classes, cook together, do tours and more to create memorable experiences.

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Event Refund Policy
You may sell or gift your ticket if unable to attend. If we reschedule due to weather, we'll offer a rain date or credit for future events. No refunds are available as we're small, weather-dependent companies. Thanks for understanding.

Bioluminescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon and we cannot guarantee that you will see Bioluminescence. Trips are scheduled for the most ideal viewing conditions.