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Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com)
- Hospitality
- Pala, CA
About this business
A visit to the Oceanview Mine allows you a unique view of the only actively working underground mine in the world famous Pala Gem mining district and a chance to find your own gems—tourmalines, kunzites, morganites and more. Screen the dump piles of material we take out of our mine and find the gems we’ve missed—and we miss a lot! You get to keep everything you find at no extra charge; the standard dig fee allows you to keep all you find and you can take home one 5-gallon bucket of rocks that you have scree... read more
Location details
37304 Magee Rd, Pala, CA, 92059, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | Closed | |
| Thu | 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | Closed | |
| Sat | 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
I had a great experience !!!! The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the process enjoyable. While this isn’t the most simple mining activity out there, it’s by far one of the best I’ve seen for anyone who wants close to the full experience. It is strenuous—you’ll be out in the sun(they offer tents for rent or I believe you can bring your own canopy) , you will be moving around a lot—so I recommend bringing an extra change of clothes(also will get dirty) , snacks, and water (though they do sell some on-site). Expect... read more
I really wanted to enjoy this experience. It's right up my wife's and my alley. We love playing in the dirt, and we love finding cool rocks. Unfortunately, the way this business operates created an extremely unenjoyable experience. The staff explained the rules to everyone there, that you are supposed to all take pails up to a central pile of "paydirt," fill your pail, and return to your station to process it and look for gems. They explicitly said that standing around the pile and picking and prodding at it was not allowed,... read more
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How is Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com) rated?
Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com) has a 4.4 star rating with 232 reviews.
When is Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com) open?
Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com) is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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