CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST HONEY & MEAD TASTING ROOM

TASTE 30+ VARIETAL HONEYS FROM DISTINCT FLORAL SOURCES

ENJOY A FARM TO FORK MEAL AMONG FRIENDS IN THE POLLINATOR GARDENS

BROWSE OUR RETAIL SHOP FILLED WITH HONEY, MEAD AND GIFTS

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11am – 3pm │ Friday – Saturday 11am – 7pm

Saturday, November 14 Hours: 11am-5pm

Happy hour

Friday & Saturday 3 – 5pm ︱ $7 Beer & Mead ︱$12 Seasonal Tapas

Enjoy Great Food and Drinks

Pair a glass of the finest mead with a seasonal farm-to-fork meal.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11am-5pm

Anniversary Party & Holiday Sale

Celebrate The HIVE’s 5th anniversary and Z Specialty Food’s 47th during this FREE community event. Kick off your holiday shopping, taste 30+ varietal honeys, craft mead and enjoy selections from our farm-to-fork menu. This over the top celebration features live music from Wolf Jett, steep holiday discounts, giveaways and interactive activities for all ages.

Book a Private Tasting or Tour

Reservations are available Tuesday through Saturday.

Reserve The HIVE for Your Next Celebration

Host a private dinner, company retreat, or wedding and enjoy the rustic elegance of The HIVE.

What People Are Saying

The Hive resembles an upscale wine tasting room, with a rustic wood-clad bar where visitors stand while an employee behind the bar offers honey samples. Each honey is surprisingly unique, with its own distinct color, aroma and flavor profile.

We’re Committed to Preserving Our Environment and Keeping Pollinators Healthy and Happy.


The HIVE is a 20,000 sq. ft. Net Zero Energy facility that is home to Moon Shine Trading Company and Island of the Moon Honey. Daily operations are entirely electric and offset by solar energy.

  • Two acres of drought tolerant pollinator habitat
  • 100% organic landscaping (zero use of chemicals, pesticides or herbicides)
  • Building design and orientation maximizes heat/energy efficiency
  • Solar radiant heated warming room
  • Highly efficient appliances, heating and cooling systems

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