Malibu Lake Area: Analcite Rockhounding in Los Angeles County, California

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Los Angeles County
State: California
Nearest road: Lake Vista Trail
Postcode: 91301
Coordinates: 34.10829, -118.74949

Geology at Malibu Lake Area

This spot sits on ground mapped as Conejo Volcanics, basaltic lower zone, basaltic breccia that formed roughly 16 to 12 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Conejo Volcanics, basaltic lower zone, basaltic breccia
Age: 16–12 Ma (Middle Miocene)
Elevation: 1,030 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 Malibu Lake Area

Best months: October to June. Typical highs run 94°F in midsummer and 69°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 42°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WOODLAND HILLS PIERCE COLLEGE station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Malibu Lake Area

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Analcite

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Malibu Lake Area FAQ

Where is Malibu Lake Area?+

Malibu Lake Area is in Los Angeles County, California, at 34.10829, -118.74949. Nearest road: Lake Vista Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Malibu Lake Area?+

Malibu Lake Area is reported to produce Analcite.

Is collecting allowed at Malibu Lake Area?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Malibu Lake Area?+

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 Malibu Lake Area?+

The most comfortable months at Malibu Lake Area are October to June. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Malibu Lake Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.10829, -118.74949 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lake Vista Trail.

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