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THE Oceanview Mine - The Last Real Operating Gem Mine in the World Famous Pala Gem Mining District, San Diego County, California
DIGFORGEMS.COM - your link to
The Oceanview Mine - The Last REAL Operating Gem Mine
In the World Renowned Pala Gem Mining District

Chief Mountain, Pala, San Diego County, California
Your one stop source for tours, specimens, jewelry, cutting rough, faceted stones


Welcome Visitor



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Note - we also sell jewelry, faceting rough, thumbnail thru cabinet
mineral specimens, tourmaline butterfly pendants and more. Note:
The Gem and Mineral Exploration Company will be
selling mineral specimens, cut gemstones, facet rough and other items for the
Oceanview Mine. Please check often as stock will vary throughout the year.

NEW! NEW! NEW!



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Typical Day
at the Mine


Pictures

Reservations
(Read Page Below First)


Mine History

More Mine Info

FAQS

VIP
Download

2008 Annual Summary
2009 Mining Activity
Where to Stay
Bring a Scout Campaign!
Mine Rough for Sale
Current Dig Status
Short Notice Openings
Hours of Operation/Fees
Travel Channel
Collector Specimens


All useful links that you will require are above. If you make a reservation the following applies: The map and liability release form can be found at the (VIP Download) - simply look above in the lower right hand corner of the BLACK section. Click the VIP Download button for the map, liability release and other important information which are in a PDF file.

A password for the map will be sent the week of your visit and not before. If you dont have a map and the associated information you will not be allowed on site. YOU must now verify that your reservation is good. If you have not heard from us a few days before the week of your visit then contact us. When you make a legitimate reservation you will get our direct methods of contact.

We are on to a new pocket as of March 21st. So far it is throwing out some monster quartz specimens up to a foot long and facet rough. Inquire about buying a huge quartz specimen if you are in the mood. We ar searching for the gem bearing section now. There has never been a better time to come and visit. We are opening new screening/tour dates for visitors - one Monday per month, three Thursdays per month, one Saturday per month, and all Sundays per month.



Use the Reservations link above for ALL reservations......

IMPORTANT - If you have any other QUESTIONS AT ALL please check the links below the BLACK BOX FIRST!
Lots of other folks have already asked your questions!


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