Ocean Beaches (Central Coast) — Rockhounding in San Luis Obispo County, California

Ocean Beaches (Central Coast) is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Luis Obispo County, California. Reported finds include california 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: Atascadero Road
Postcode: 93442
Coordinates: 35.38325, -120.86503

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 Beaches (Central Coast)

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California Jade

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Ocean Beaches (Central Coast) FAQ

Where is Ocean Beaches (Central Coast)?+

Ocean Beaches (Central Coast) is in San Luis Obispo County, California, at 35.38325, -120.86503. Nearest road: Atascadero Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ocean Beaches (Central Coast)?+

Ocean Beaches (Central Coast) is reported to produce California Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Ocean Beaches (Central 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 Beaches (Central Coast)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.38325, -120.86503 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Atascadero Road.

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