Where to Find 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Los Angeles
Unnamed Location (LA County)Los Angeles County, California · 27 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1- Tick CanyonLos Angeles County, California · 27 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Banded Agate, Bloodstone
- Escondido CanyonLos Angeles County, California · 31 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst Geode, Banded Agate, Moss Agate +1
Best spotGem HillKern County, California · 60 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2- Castle Butte FoothillsKern County, California · 73 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
- Horse Canyon Agate BedsKern County, California · 79 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Fossilized Horse Bone
- Best spotEl Paso MountainsKern County, California · 99 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Opal, Jasper +2
Lead Pipe Spring AreaSan Bernardino County, California · 115 mi awayPermission required · Blue Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2- Eagle CragsSan Bernardino County, California · 116 mi awayPermission required · Blue Agate, Bentonite, Calcite +2
- Wingate PassSan Bernardino County, California · 135 mi awayPermission required · Sagenite Agate
- Nipomo AreaSan Luis Obispo County, California · 143 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood +1
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
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, 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?+
8 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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