Cultured Abalone Farm Walking Tour

Experience the wonder of sustainable seafood, nature and science at this iconic California landmark!

Get an insider’s look at our vibrant working farm and the processes that produce sustainable seafood. Located just 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, our farm is nestled between the beautiful Gaviota Coast and Santa Ynez mountains. Tours are presented in partnership with Dos Pueblos Institute.

Tours are offered on Saturdays and may sell out in advance. The dates shown are the next available dates. Hope to see you at the farm soon!

Things to know before your tour:

• Be sure to purchase your ticket ahead of time. Tours are limited to 15 people and do sell out.
• Per Santa Barbara County, all tour attendees need a ticket to attend the tour. This includes infants and young children.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to complete our liability waiver and check in. The tour will start right on time. Arrivals after tour start time will not be accommodated or refunded.
• Tours are held rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather!
• Wear closed-toed walking shoes that can get dirty.
• Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.
• Google/Apple Maps do NOT provide accurate directions to our farm. Be sure to follow the directions sent to you via email and keep an eye out for our blue signs.
• Ticket refunds/changes must be requested by 4 PM on the Wednesday before your tour. Refunds/changes requested after this time can not be accommodated.
• Due to the nature of the tour, we can not welcome dogs (or any other pets) on our tour.

Buy fresh, live seafood direct from the source!

Our abalone, purple hotchi, and red seaweed are available for purchase from our Farm Shop at the close of your tour. Be sure to bring a cooler with ice to safely transport your live seafood.