Where to Dig for Crystals in Southern California
Did you know that you can hunt for your own crystals?! Yes, it's true!!!
How rewarding would it be to come across your own pink tourmaline piece out in the wild? Well, you can make that a reality.
I've collected a list of the top gemstone mines across Southern California that are open to the public.
Happy Hunting!
Oceanview Mine
Location: 37304 Magee Rd, Pala, CA 92059What You Might Find: Tourmaline (black, watermelon, and green), Kunzite, Aquamarine, Morganite, Lepidolite, Quartz, & more!
Cost: Adults - $75 each) // 5-11 years old - $60 each // 4 and under are free
Website: OceanviewMine.com
Additional Note: They also own the Pala Chief Mine next door!
photo via @themilkandhoneymoon
photo via @sweet_bby_jaymes
Himalaya Tourmaline Mine Gem Dig
Location: Lake Henshaw Resort, 26439 Hwy 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
What You Might Find: Pink and Green Tourmaline, Black Tourmaline, Quartz Crystals, Spessartine Garnet, Lepidolite, Cleavelandite, and a variety of others!
Cost: Adults - $75 each // 13-15 year olds - $37.50 each // 12 and under are free with paying adult
Website: highdesertgemsandminerals.com
photo via Himalaya Tourmaline Mine Facebook
photo via Himalaya Tourmaline Mine Facebook
Gems of Pala
Location: 35940 Magee Rd, Pala, CA 92059
What You Might Find: Quartz, Lepidolite, Kunzite, Morganite, Tourmaline
Cost: Gem Buckets that you dig from our pile are $30.00 each. Pre-Dug Gem Bags are $50.00 each. All Cash Only.
Website: GemsofPala.com
photos via the Gems of Pala website
California State Gem Mine
Location: The Historic Old Road Camp - 48242 Los Gatos Rd. Coalinga, CA 93210What You Might Find: Benitoite (the state gemstone)
Cost: Adults - $70 person // 12 and younger - $20
Website: CalStateGemMine.com
photo via Cal State Gem website
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