Get an insider’s look at this vibrant working farm and the processes that produce sustainable seafood. Located just 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, The Cultured Abalone Farm is nestled between the beautiful Gaviota Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour of the farm, learning about abalone production from hatchery to harvest, exploring urchin ranching and seaweed culturing along the way. Each tour concludes with a tasting of abalone paired with rice and seaweed salad prepared by Paul Osborne of Santa Barbara Fish Market, accompanied by an Amber Rose wine flight poured by local winemaker Amber Hogan.
This day offers two chances to participate, giving attendees the flexibility to choose a morning or afternoon experience.
Tour times are as follows:
- 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM