As we drive North from San Francisco Highway 1 is a twisting-turning, two lane highway that parallels the California Coast. The shoreline is often rugged with cliffs, and in other places wide beaches. Some of the time it is raining or drenched in fog. Out of nowhere we come upon a line of parked cars along the edge of the highway, and then a wide spot in the road -- with valet parking. As we pass by we see people barbecuing, and sitting around tables. We realize it is a place selling fresh oysters, and we turn around and join them. It turns out to the Hog Island Oyster Company in Tomales Bay. We have an amazing lunch of oysters, fresh bread and cheese.