Tucked away in the salty embrace of Half Moon Bay sits Barbara’s Fishtrap, a coastal haven where the Dungeness crab sandwich has achieved almost mythical status among California seafood aficionados.
Some people mark their calendars for Black Friday sales or limited sneaker releases, but true Golden State food lovers count down to crab season and the moment this humble harbor spot starts stuffing sweet, tender Dungeness meat between bread slices.
I’ve seen license plates from as far as San Diego and Oregon in the parking lot – compelling evidence that some journeys are measured not in miles but in cravings.
The yellow awning of Barbara’s Fishtrap signals your arrival like a maritime flag announcing “exceptional seafood ahead.”…