Get a behind-the-scenes peek at a working oyster farm during this guided visit to Southold Bay. Learn about the different stages of oyster farming at all levels of growth, from conception in the hatchery to a look at the market-sized grow-out stage. Tours ends with an oyster tasting along the waterfront, paired with local North Fork wine.
A guided tour of the Southold Bay Oyster Farm
Visit a natural preserved area along the shore, protected by Peconic Land Trust
Get an insider’s introduction to all stages of shellfish rearing
Taste freshly shucked Southold Shindig Oysters paired with local wine
What To Expect
Shellfisher Road
Our Oyster Farm Tour take place at the Shellfisher Preserve on Southold Bay. This beautiful location is a natural preserved area managed by the Peconic Land Trust. It is a shared operation where multiple farmers grow aquaculture products. Upon arrival, you will learn about the process of spawning oysters in a hatchery. Then, the tour will move to the grow-out phase where oysters grow into market size shellfish. Our tour is outdoors outdoors and fun. Tour concludes with a water front tasting of our Southold Shindig oysters paired with a local wine. Beautiful location for photos. Dont forget your cameras!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Southold Bay Oysters
Upon arrival, you will learn about the process of spawning oysters in a hatchery. Then, the tour will move to the grow-out phase where oysters grow into market size shellfish. Our tour is outdoors outdoors and fun. You will get to meet our baby oysters!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Southold
Great View of Southold Bay – Your experience concludes with an oyster shucking lesson and a waterfront sample of our
Southold Shindig Oysters. Bring your camera! (who uses a camera these days)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Minimum numbers apply
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Oyster Tasting
Bottled water
Visit to Shellfisher Preserve
Shucking Lesson
Exclude
Gratuities