Drakes Bay Oyster Company
FarmingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Drakes Bay Oyster Company is a small farming operation based in Inverness, California. It raises Pacific oysters, Manila clams, and purple hinged rock scallops, and runs what is described as the last oyster shucking and packing facility in California. The shellfish are sold on the farm and through markets and restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, and oysters account for roughly 40% of California's production. The company serves Bay Area markets and dining establishments as its primary customers, while also offering direct sales to on-farm visitors. It occupies a position in the farming industry as a shellfish producer with an integrated processing capability that differentiates it within the state. Operating with a small team from Inverness, the business reflects a locality-based, specialized seafood operation.