Rockhounding in Los Angeles County, California

7 mapped rockhounding spots in Los Angeles County. Most commonly produces banded agate, bloodstone, chalcedony, agate.

Minerals reported in Los Angeles County

Banded Agate2
Bloodstone2
Chalcedony2
Agate1
Albite1
Amethyst Geode1
Analcite1
Jasper1

Spots in Los Angeles County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Area Near Redondo BeachSouth Bay Bike Path	Moonstone	33.8828, -118.4125	Public
Escondido CanyonAntelope Valley Freeway	Amethyst Geode Banded Agate Moss Agate Bloodstone	34.4990, -118.2582	Public
Howlands Landing (Catalina Island)West End Road	Albite	33.4576, -118.5167	Public
Malibu Lake AreaLake Vista Trail	Analcite	34.1083, -118.7495	Public
Portal Ridge AreaPine Canyon Road	Rhodonite	34.7054, -118.5200	Public
Tick CanyonLost Canyon Road	Chalcedony Banded Agate Bloodstone	34.4267, -118.3916	Public
Unnamed Location (LA County)Heffner Road	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Quartz	34.4367, -118.2229	Public

Neighboring counties in California

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Los Angeles County. A natural extension if Los Angeles County is already on your trip plan.

Los Angeles County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Los Angeles County, California?+

RockHoundR tracks 7 rockhounding spots in Los Angeles County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Los Angeles County?+

Spots in Los Angeles County most often produce Banded Agate, Bloodstone, Chalcedony, Agate, Albite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Los Angeles County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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