Oceanview Mine
Pala, California
pink and green tourmalinekunzitemorganitequartz crystalslepidolitecleavelandite
Fee dig · Fee
Oceanview Mine
The Oceanview is a working mine in the Pala pegmatite district, and its public dig puts you on fresh gem-bearing dirt brought down from the workings rather than picked-over dumps. Screens, shovels, buckets, and water are provided, and everything you find is yours. Reserve ahead through the operator's booking page — spots are capped, the gate opens at 10am sharp, and it does not wait.
The card catalog
| What you can find | pink and green tourmaline, kunzite, morganite, quartz crystals, lepidolite, cleavelandite |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | $75 per adult, $60 for children under 11; screens, water, buckets and shovels are provided, you keep everything you find at no extra charge, plus one 5-gallon bucket of screened rock |
| Season & hours | year-round, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only; the gate opens 10am sharp and the dig runs four hours from the start. Reservations required |
| Kids | Family-friendly — screening tailings is well suited to grade-schoolers and children under 11 pay a reduced rate; shade is limited and the operator posts summer heat advisories telling diggers to bring adequate supplies |
| Official source | Oceanview Mine / DigForGems (operator) |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Oceanview Mine cost?
$75 per adult, $60 for children under 11; screens, water, buckets and shovels are provided, you keep everything you find at no extra charge, plus one 5-gallon bucket of screened rock Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Oceanview Mine open?
year-round, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only; the gate opens 10am sharp and the dig runs four hours from the start. Reservations required Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Oceanview Mine good for kids?
Yes — Oceanview Mine works for families. screening tailings is well suited to grade-schoolers and children under 11 pay a reduced rate; shade is limited and the operator posts summer heat advisories telling diggers to bring adequate supplies