Jalama rockhounding trip- Agate, Jasper, Petrified Whale Bone, Travertine Onyx, Fossils
Jalama Beach, April 21st 2007, Sat. 10am
Come for the day or camp overnight, Deb and I will be camping overnight Sat, possibly
Friday. Day use $6.00, camping $18.00, with Elec hookups $25.00
Directions:
From Ventura head north on 101, past Santa Barbara, just past Gaviota as the 101 goes
inland take the State Hwy 1 turn off, marked Lompoc/Vandenberg. Go north approximately
13.5 miles to Jalama Beach County Park turn off. Turn left, west, drive approximately 15
miles to Jalama Beach County Park. Approximately 122 miles from Thousand Oaks, 2.5-3
hour drive time
Campsites are assigned on a first come, first served basis, one site to one vehicle
98 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beach front. Each site has a picnic table
and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby. 29 sites offer electrical
hookups, and dump stations are available. Weather is unpredictable here, bring
necessary clothing, last year there was a lot of wind, and some drizzle, light rain
that didn’t last long.
Material to collect:
Agate, Jasper, Petrified Whale Bone, Travertine Onyx, Fossils
Tools:
Collecting bags, buckets, day pack, digging tools, rock pick, pry bay, trowels, chisels
eye protection, sturdy shoes, drinking water, food, towels, change of clothes/shoes
in case you get wet, camping gear if you plan on spending the night
Other information:
Jalama Beach County Park
Star Route, Jalama Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
Recorded Information (805) 736-6316
Park Office (805) 736-3504
e-mail me. We had a great turnout for Ant Hill, 50 people,
hope to see some of you at Jalama Beach or Jade CoveRobert Sankovich , rmsorca@yahoo. com
2nd VP Conejo Gem & Mineral Club
Please notify me if you plan on attending
E-mail me if you want a map, tell me which field trip.