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Month: November 2021

Where to Find Oyster Fossils at Santa Margarita Ranch

November 17, 2021November 20, 2021Leave a comment

Details on Finding Oyster Fossils: here

Geologic Period: Pleistocene Period, around 83-49 ka

More on the geology and vertebrate fossils found in the area: (scientific paper)

Where to Find Marine Fauna Fossils near Coalinga, CA

November 17, 2021November 20, 2021Leave a comment

Fossil Sand Dollars, Clams, and Coral.

Where to Find Fossils at Portola Hills, Lake Forest

November 17, 2021November 20, 2021Leave a comment

Marine Fauna found and a great explanation of the local geology in the area!

Fossils on the beaches of Capitola, CA

November 16, 2021November 20, 2021Leave a comment
  1. Whale Skeleton bones
  2. Macoma sp. Shells

More information on fossils in Capitola, CA: link here

Fossils Found at Pleasanton in RR Cut

November 2, 2021November 20, 20213 Comments

In RR cut on Pleasanton-Sunol Road.

Broad Marine Fauna found, age is Miocene period, Briones formation.

Other Fossil Sites Nearby:

Bolinas Lagoon: link

Mt. Diablo: link

Half Moon Bay: link

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