Lost Coast Ranch^®

ABOUT US

As shown, we also raise goats and sheep, here guarded by Bo, a faithful Great Pyrenees. The Lost Coast Ranch has been dedicated to sustainable and ethical livestock production since 1969. We raise grass-fed and finished Wagyu X Angus  cattle on improved rangeland, providing them with a natural and healthy environment to graze. 

All pastures are rested for at least 6 months which includes a rainy period.  We have reseeded rangeland with deep rooted native and non-native perennial grasses and clovers; and we perform broadcast burns periodically when the time is right.  We moved the herd to Moore Hill in August - coastal rangeland that had not been grazed since last November.  We moved the herd across the Mattole November 1 to the south side of the river on land which has rested since late May of 2026.

The ranch is located on both north and south banks at the mouth of the Mattole River in Humboldt County, California - jumping off point for the Lost Coast Trail.  The year round green pastures allow the cattle to thrive with minimal stress. This approach not only results in high-quality beef but also supports the preservation of the local ecosystem.

Please note that there is now an outfit using our Trademarked name to market a wedding venue in Ferndale (!). They go by the name of Lost Coast Estate or some such name, but somehow they scoop up people like you who want to eat right.  We are the real deal - a producing ranch completely dedicated to providing the best tasting, quality beef and nothing else.  Contact us to come visit, experience the calm, curious herd, and enjoy California's Lost Coast and the King Range National Conservation Area.

Humboldt fine flavorful beef - Our Wagyu genetics gives the meat an ideal 1.5 Omega 6:3 fat ratio (as determined by the BioNutrient Institute -- from samples we submitted for analysis).  Rich in Protein (22.49%) and rich or high in B vitamins, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron.  Wagyu X Angus beef - great for steaks, roasts, stews and the absolutely best burgers. You can buy a full beef from LCR by contacting us for weights and prices. We sell as whole or half. Most recent slaughter was July 28, 2026. Last price for a half cow was $2700.00 (cut/wrapped/frozen) FOB Ferndale, California. The November 10, 2026 slaughter is all sold.  Next slaughter is coming up in May, and then  August of 2027.  

We've been asked, 'Why Wagyu?" since the animals are leaner and smaller than commercial European breeds, so, therefore, we don't make as much money from them.

 The first answer is simple: FLAVOR. The meat is tender and what we prefer to eat in our home. 

And the second answer is that Wagyu are curious and calm, a pleasure to be around.  The calves are athletic.  At a week's age, they take off in a pack just for the fun of it, leaving their moms a quarter mile away, then come wheeling back with a burst of heel kicking glee.

If you want to reserve beef from Lost Coast Ranch®, you can place an order by filling out the contact card below.