Perched on the edge of the Pacific where the waves crash against the rugged Northern California coastline sits a weathered red building with a giant crab on its roof – a beacon for seafood lovers who know where true oceanic treasures are found.
Barbara’s Fishtrap in Half Moon Bay isn’t trying to impress you with white tablecloths or trendy decor – it’s too busy serving what locals passionately defend as the best Dungeness crab sandwich in the entire Golden State.
This unassuming seafood haven has been a coastal institution for decades, drawing devoted pilgrims from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and beyond who gladly brave weekend traffic along Highway 1 for a taste of seafood paradise.
The journey to Barbara’s is part of the experience – winding coastal roads, breathtaking ocean vistas, and the anticipation that builds with each mile marker…