WELCOME TO OUR BRINY SHOREs.

The waters of Washington State are home to some great mollusks and the folks that farm them. Whether you wish to grab the family and head to a beach to harvest your own; looking for a great restaurant to try some of Washington’s finest bivalves; hoping to visit a farm and compare the different “merrier” and meet our harvesters; or check out one of the fun and unique events around the state – here’s a few options!

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Public Beaches

Each year, state and tribal shellfish biologists perform clam and oyster population surveys on the important public beaches. Some beaches are stocked with oysters and clams – ready for the harvest!

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Farms & Restaurants

You can’t go wrong with locally sourced Washington shellfish. Oysters pulled right from Willapa Bay or Hood Canal – scallops delicate prepared at an area restaurant – here’s a few ideas to get started!

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Events & Festivals

Okay, so a geoduck isn’t really a duck, it really is a prized delicacy bivalve with a really fun to say - and mimic - name! Check out some of these Washington events where you can fully immerse in your favorite shellfish!