Did you ever wonder where Abalone comes from? Now you can tour the largest and oldest producer of California Red Abalone in the U.S. This gourmet shellfish has been cherished for centuries by the many cultures of the Pacific Rim for its delicate flavor and beautiful mother-of-pearl. The abalone shell, with its exquisite multifaceted color and reflective nature, has been used in adornment on ceremonial dress, as valuable barter in exchange for goods and services and in medicinal formulas as well as jewelry.

Once common on the U.S. West Coast, the California Red Abalone became synonymous with special occasions shared with family and friends at the beach. There were once so many abalone that they could be easily collected from the rocks exposed at low tide. Many a beach party featured abalone shared around the campfire. Unbelievably, the wild red abalone, indigenous to our west coast of the United States, is endangered. Pollution and increasing demand from the world market lead to a rapid decline in the wild population and the eventual closure of commercial diving for abalone. Aquaculture offers a legal and sustainable source for this product. This Abalone Farm is working hard to preserve the knowledge and appreciation for this singular treasure from the oceans of the world.