Does anyone remember the episode where they went to San Diego, CA? I cannot remember the information and I'd like to take my daughter. OR does anyone know of any other places to go in Southern Cali?

The hills in San Pedro are littered with fossil shells. I used to go up there with my geology class. Not many great finds but interesting to show how much of the land used to be under water...

alynlbc,
I think you were referring to the tourmaline show. Click on this link. All previous shows are archived.
http://www.travelchannel.com/T...m/Tourmaline_Toolkit
Then there was the Big Sur jade show.Not too far to go for a Southern Californian.
http://www.travelchannel.com/T...ten_Gum/Jade_Toolkit

I'll check my field notes and post here anything else I have near Lng Beach.
Enjoy,
Rocky.

alynlbc,
I've checked my notes. I have a few sites in mind within 50 miles of Long Beach, everything from fossils to jasper, bloodstone, rhodonite, even gold, but I hesitate to post them here. The sites are near urban areas, some are on public access rights of way, 2 are abandoned mines or mines with uncertain status. If someone were to park wrong, dig in the wrong fashion or the wrong place they could be cited or fined. Not to mention the bad press for our hobby. Ignorance is NOT bliss.

Have you joined the Long Beach M&GS?
They can keep you alive & out of trouble while you dig in sponsored events with experienced leaders. Their contact info follows.

Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society
P.O. Box 4082
Long Beach, California 90804
Meeting Place: Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th St Long Beach Ca.
Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7:00p.m.
Primary Contact: Martin Dougherty E-Mail: goodtooogo[at]charter.net Phone: [562] 490-9449
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: California Federation of Mineralogical Societies

To find other gem & mineral clubs click here.
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/clublist.shtml

Sorry I couldn't be more direct, but this is more prudent.
-Rocky.