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
Tag: fossils
Where to Find Fossils at Coal Point, Isla Vista
Geology: The fossiliferous layers are part of an unnamed Pleistocene formation. Once you park, walk down to the beach and look for the sedimentary rocks on the beach cliff. However, the geology of the area should be similar to the Monterey formation which contains both Gaviota Beach, and Jalama Beach.
Fossils: The layers of sandstone contain marine assemblages from the Pleistocene epoch.
Other Fossil Sites Nearby:
Rincon Point: link
Ojai Trails: link
Sespe Wilderness: link
Surfer’s Knoll: link