California Metal Detecting

California’s Gold Rush history, Spanish mission heritage, and thousands of miles of coastline make it one of the premier metal detecting destinations in the country. The state’s complex land ownership landscape – from federal BLM land to state beaches, mission preserves, and city parks – means permit requirements vary dramatically by location. Research your specific site thoroughly before detecting, and note that California has some of the strictest archaeological site protection laws in the nation.

Metal Detecting in California – Available on Amazon

Jason Smith’s Metal Detecting in California covers laws and permits across the state’s complex land ownership landscape, the best gold prospecting and beach detecting locations, and techniques for California’s varied soil conditions.

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