Area Near Redondo Beach: Moonstone Rockhounding in Los Angeles County, California

Updated June 2026

Area Near Redondo Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Los Angeles County, California. Reported finds include moonstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Los Angeles County
State: California
Nearest road: South Bay Bike Path
Postcode: 90266
Coordinates: 33.88277, -118.41245

Geology at Area Near Redondo Beach

This spot sits on ground mapped as Sedimentary deposits, undivided that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Sedimentary deposits, undivided
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Elevation: 0 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Area Near Redondo Beach

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 67°F in winter to 76°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, REDONDO BEACH station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM California — Recreational mineral collecting
California Geological Survey
CDFW — Suction Dredge Mining Permit Program
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Area Near Redondo Beach

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Area Near Redondo Beach FAQ

Where is Area Near Redondo Beach?+

Area Near Redondo Beach is in Los Angeles County, California, at 33.88277, -118.41245. Nearest road: South Bay Bike Path.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area Near Redondo Beach?+

Area Near Redondo Beach is reported to produce Moonstone.

Is collecting allowed at Area Near Redondo Beach?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Area Near Redondo Beach?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Area Near Redondo Beach?+

Area Near Redondo Beach is workable year-round.

How do I get to Area Near Redondo Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.88277, -118.41245 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Bay Bike Path.

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