San Simeon Beaches — Rockhounding in San Luis Obispo County, California

San Simeon Beaches is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Luis Obispo County, California. Reported finds include moonstone. 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: 35.64214, -121.18331

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 San Simeon Beaches

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Moonstone

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San Simeon Beaches FAQ

Where is San Simeon Beaches?+

San Simeon Beaches is in San Luis Obispo County, California, at 35.64214, -121.18331. Nearest road: Cabrillo Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at San Simeon Beaches?+

San Simeon Beaches is reported to produce Moonstone.

Is collecting allowed at San Simeon Beaches?+

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 San Simeon Beaches?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.64214, -121.18331 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cabrillo Highway.

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