Carlsbad Aquafarm

INCREDIBLE! COOL! AMAZING! INFORMATIVE! GREAT! MEMORABLE! INTERESTING! WONDERFUL! i could continue with the positive words but if you haven't already booked a guided tour after seeing all of the other 5 star reviews, what are you waiting for? i highly, highly suggest visiting this place for a tour. we booked ours the night before a small road trip / day trip to Oceanside from LA County and i expected this to be good but it completely surpassed all of our expectations. we were led by "bert" who said he hadn't been working there long but it seemed like he was a natural when talking about the process the oysters go through, the equipment and really anything else that popped up on the tour or a question someone asked him. we honestly couldn't stop talking about how cool the sustainable development is for the rest of the day, their mission and the great tasting samples of the oysters at the end of the tour. i do advise arriving a few minutes early to your tour as it is a small parking lot on site. we are planning on purchasing some product in the future and hopefully visiting again as well because we had such a great experience from beginning to end.

We recently had the pleasure of doing the weekend farm tour and tasting at Carlsbad Aquafarm, and I can't say enough about this place – it's a true gem for seafood enthusiasts! 🦪 From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff who were eager to share their passion for oysters. The farm tour was not only educational but also an immersive experience that left me in awe of their sustainable practices and commitment to preserving the environment. The highlight, of course, was the hands-on exploration of the touch tanks. I got up close and personal with a variety of shellfish, including the biggest, most beautiful mussels, oysters and others I've ever seen. The oyster shucking demonstration was a real treat, and shucking my own oysters with a breathtaking view of the lagoon was an experience I won't forget. The provided tools, lemons, hot sauce, and water - everything we needed. And let's not forget the star of the show – the oysters themselves! The generous tasting of six oysters was an absolute delight. They were undoubtedly the biggest, freshest and most flavorful oysters I've ever had the pleasure of savoring. Each one was a burst of oceanic goodness, and it's safe to say I won't be looking for oysters anywhere else. Carlsbad Aquafarm is a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates sustainable seafood and a unique, hands-on experience. The dedicated team, stunning lagoon views, and, of course, the incredible oysters make it a five-star experience all the way. I can't recommend this place enough – you won't be disappointed!

Great experience! Not only do I feel like I learned a lot about sea life but I do feel like I learned a new skill on how to shuck an oyster! I’m totally coming back again for the sunset BBQ. The seafood they provide was so fresh I’ve never had anything like it. Also a member of my party was sick so we needed to move our appointment and the team was so understanding and made it a smooth process. Thanks again Carlsbad Aquafarm!

We ordered 3 dozen oysters online and called the Aquafarm for some help with our order. The person on the phone was friendly & very helpful as to availability & selection of the varieties. The oyster were marvelously fresh & delicious. I often visit a couple of oyster farms in Mendocino so was really happy to discover the Carlsbad Aquafarm. We enjoyed them so much, we decided to order 6 dozen for an event. Unfortunately, these were very gritty and we had to spend almost 3 hours scrubbing them & removing the crumbly edges on the shells. Even with the prepping, pieces of shell got in while shucking. Also a few were so oversized, they bent the oyster knife. I wish the farm would have rinsed & tumbled the oysters more thoroughly before selling them. It was wonderful to be able to get farm fresh oysters that morning to serve to our guests but due to results and time & labor intensity to manually clean so many, I do not know whether I would repeat this for a large event.