Agates near Los Angeles, CA
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Los Angeles report agate. The closest is Unnamed Location (LA County), about 27 miles out (33 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Map of 11 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Los Angeles, California
Closest agates spots to Los Angeles
- Unnamed Location (LA County)Los Angeles County, California27 mi · 33 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Tick CanyonLos Angeles County, California27 mi · 34 min driveChalcedony, Banded Agate, Bloodstone
- Escondido CanyonLos Angeles County, California31 mi · 39 min driveAmethyst Geode, Banded Agate, Moss Agate
- Gem HillKern County, California60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Castle Butte FoothillsKern County, California73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Horse Canyon Agate BedsKern County, California79 mi · 1 hr 39 min driveAgate, Fossilized Horse Bones
Types of agates reported near Los Angeles
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate5
- Banded Agate2
- Blue Agate2
- Moss Agate2
- Sagenite Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Los Angeles
Sorted by distance from Los Angeles. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Los Angeles FAQ
Where can I find agates near Los Angeles?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Los Angeles report agate. The closest is Unnamed Location (LA County) in Los Angeles County County, roughly 27 miles away (33 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Los Angeles?+
11 of the 11 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Los Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 27 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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