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Clams In San Felipe??

BajaBros - 2-21-2009 at 05:07 PM

Locos Mocos, the crew that "fixes stuff free" for the Baja races, is headed down for the 250 to race and to celebrate the 50th birthday of a member. And we need clams. Any suggestions on where to buy them in SF? I bought from the Clam Man but that was 20 years ago, maybe more. Thanks.

Bajajack - 2-21-2009 at 06:49 PM

Just ask in any Cantina, they can point you in the right direction.

BajaWarrior - 2-21-2009 at 07:10 PM

The "Clam Man" is still located just prior to the second traffic circle on the right side. (First circle is the one with the arches in it). It's the building that has a large sign that says "Clam Man" and has large whale bones in front of it and standing up as well. Or, ask anyone.

I believe you have to order them up for the next day pick up. Possibly you could get them from a Seafood c-cktail vendor.

David K - 2-21-2009 at 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior
The "Clam Man" is still located just prior to the second traffic circle on the right side. (First circle is the one with the arches in it). It's the building that has a large sign that says "Clam Man" and has large whale bones in front of it and standing up as well. Or, ask anyone.

I believe you have to order them up for the next day pick up. Possibly you could get them from a Seafood c-cktail vendor.


The Clam Man has been gone for quite some time! In the 1970's and early 80's he used to greet folks coming into town from his barber chair... We once asked about buying clams from him...

Bajahowodd - 2-22-2009 at 12:53 AM

Great photo, David.:)

BajaWarrior - 2-22-2009 at 10:10 AM

My apologies then. I knew the Man was gone but was told the service still exist for supplying clams. That's not happening anymore?

Edit for: Great photo of the Man David...

[Edited on 2-22-2009 by BajaWarrior]

Paulina - 2-22-2009 at 10:23 AM

My dad and the Clam man were buds. They had the same looks and personality. (my dad's hair was a little curlier ) Great photo David, I'm going to forward it on to my mom. I'm sure she'd like to see it and remember old times.

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Don Alley - 2-22-2009 at 11:06 AM

"The Clam Man has been gone for quite some time!"

Yes, he's been gone, since about the same time as Jerry Garcia died.

Coincidence?

David K - 2-22-2009 at 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior
My apologies then. I knew the Man was gone but was told the service still exist for supplying clams. That's not happening anymore?

Edit for: Great photo of the Man David...

[Edited on 2-22-2009 by BajaWarrior]


Chuck, his 'business'/ home location is still there... true... (for some reason, Mexicans don't clear out abandoned strutures, it seems?) But, I didn't know anyone was there doing business???

David K - 2-22-2009 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Great photo, David.:)


Thanks... I have posted it on Nomad before... it is from the 'Baja Traveler' guidebook' c1974

Skipjack Joe - 2-22-2009 at 11:11 AM

What a great picture!

wytedolfun - 2-27-2009 at 11:13 PM

We still stop at the clam mans hacienda and buy clams every year. He is deceased but his family is still there. Steam them up with a little melted butter, fresh lime juice and salsa huichcol and a cold corona.

Bob H - 2-28-2009 at 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by wytedolfun
We still stop at the clam mans hacienda and buy clams every year. He is deceased but his family is still there. Steam them up with a little melted butter, fresh lime juice and salsa huichcol and a cold corona.


Cold Corona is fine in a pinch... but I think most Nomads prefer a cold Pacifico instead! Otherwise your recipe is great.
Bob H

BajaBros - 2-28-2009 at 09:58 PM

Thank you, Nomads, for the memories and the advise. I bought clams from the man himself in the seventies. Clams never tasted better. Somehow they made me feel horny......

Festus - 3-1-2009 at 07:48 AM

Didn't that guy used to play Grizzly Adams?

What if you want to dig your own clams in SF? Where and how do you find them? I'm taking my family down in April for a week. We are renting a place in Las Ventanas.

Also, any good recipes for clam chowder?

David K - 3-1-2009 at 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by Festus
Didn't that guy used to play Grizzly Adams?

What if you want to dig your own clams in SF? Where and how do you find them? I'm taking my family down in April for a week. We are renting a place in Las Ventanas.

Also, any good recipes for clam chowder?


It has been stated before on Nomad about how illegal it is for non-Mexicans to dig clams to eat... So, I will presume you are only taking photos or are Mexican and say they can be found either in the sand at low tide... or under rocks. Roll over rocks and use a cultivating tool to scractch around for them. In the sand, they leave a short trail...



bajalou - 3-1-2009 at 01:39 PM

The beach in front of La Ventana's is one of the best clam beaches in the area. Just a little to the north of the condos.

Why?

Dave - 3-1-2009 at 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBros
Locos Mocos, the crew that "fixes stuff free" for the Baja races


But since you're being generous, I got lots of stuff that needs fixing.

Festus - 3-1-2009 at 03:45 PM

Thanks David K and Bajalou...appreciate the help. My granpa was born in Mexico..does that count? I guess not so we will just be taking pictures. Actually, it will be fun for the kids to find a few clams.

BajaBros - 3-6-2009 at 12:22 PM

Dave, Locos Mocos was originated in 1998 when a bunch of guys were scheduled to set up a pit in a Baja race for Ivan Stewart, but at the last minute were told they wouldn't be needed after all. Undeterred, they set the pit up anyway and fixed ANY racer that needed fixing, no charge. Since then they've continued to set up free pits of their own, or work with the Baja Pits group. Their efforts have helped a lot of racers get to the finish line and helped a few non-racers get home. They do it for the karma and just to be in Baja. They refuse any payment for their efforts. They have no elected officers, no meetings, no rules, no restrictions on who gets to part of the group. Locos Mocos translates into Crazy Boogers.

shari - 3-6-2009 at 12:30 PM

fisheries laws apply to all...mexicans cant get clams either unless they have the permit to do so.

LOVE the photo of grizzly clam man RIP