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As seen on the Travel Channels’s Cash & Treasures show!!!
Dig your own pink and green California tourmalines from the world's most famous tourmaline mine, the Himalaya Mine near beautiful Lake Henshaw in San Diego County, 20 miles east of Pala. Over 200,000 lbs. produced since 1898 including quartz crystals, lepidolite, topaz, morganite, and other pegmatite minerals. You can visit us and dig your own Himalaya Mine tourmaline ore at the Lake Henshaw Resort, which is adjacent to the Himalaya Mine.
We have brought dump truck loads of tourmaline bearing ore down the hill to allow easier access for the public. The prices for all you can dig gem screening is $75 per person per day, buy five get one free. Buckets of very high grade gem pocket ore are available from our very rich area which can be taken home for screening $100. Faceted gemstones including Himalaya Mine tourmalines and Oregon Sunstones are also available for purchase on site. We will have all tools available at no extra charge, but you may want to bring a hat, rubber gloves, muddy shoes, a bag for the tourmalines, old toothbrush for scrubbing and plenty of water for drinking.
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Kid finds green tourmaline
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Our hours of operation are year round from 10am to 3pm, Thursday - Monday (closed on Tuesday and Wednesday). Reservations are not required, just show up. Kids under 12 years old are free with paying adult and 12-15 years old half price. Pets are welcome! Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Special Rates and Group Rates
Rainy Day Discount is $10 off (rainy day means it rains for more than 90 minutes).
Over 5 people = $5 discount per person, 10+ people = $20 discount per person, 20+ people = $50 per person, 30+ people = $40 per person.
Children groups under 12 years old $20 per child (one free per paying adult).
12-15 year olds $25/person plus one full-price paying adult supervisor per every 5 young adults.
65 years and older $60. Military rate is $60.
Lake Henshaw Resort
Accommodations available: (cabins, RV parking, and camping), for reservations call 760-782-3501.
In the area:
There are several motels in historic Julian, CA.
Warner Springs Ranch offers a relaxing get away resort spa and hot springs.
Many casinos in area including Pala, Pechenga, Barona, and our local Santa Ysabel Casino.
San Diego International is the largest nearby airport.
For more information please contact us.
For map and written directions click here
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