Where can I see fossils in San Diego County?
Since fossils occur in sedimentary rock layers, wherever sedimentary rocks are found there is a potential for fossil discovery. As mentioned above, the sea cliffs at Torrey Pines State Reserve offer good opportunities to observe fossils. These fossils generally consist of Eocene-aged (48-50 million years old) shells of estuarine snails and oysters. Because the fossils are in a state reserve there is no collecting allowed. However, this protection ensures that we and future generations will continue to be able to discover and enjoy these paleontological remains.
