Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast) — Rockhounding in San Luis Obispo County, California

Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast) is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Luis Obispo County, California. Reported finds include jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Luis Obispo County
State: California
Nearest road: Cabrillo Highway
Postcode: 93452
Coordinates: 35.59518, -121.12717

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)

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Jade

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Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast) FAQ

Where is Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)?+

Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast) is in San Luis Obispo County, California, at 35.59518, -121.12717. Nearest road: Cabrillo Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)?+

Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast) is reported to produce Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.59518, -121.12717 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cabrillo Highway.

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