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Miner's Gems and Minerals, Old Town
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Miner's Gems and Minerals

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  • 4.5412 reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A compact, historic rock shop and bead store located inside a State Historic Park, Miner’s Gems and Minerals feels like stepping into a collector’s cabinet—wood displays, labeled specimens, and handmade jewelry. Specialists and staff are knowledgeable about local geology and beads; visit to browse unique minerals, pick up curated beads or gemstone souvenirs, and learn about San Diego’s geological history. Expect a quiet, tactile shopping experience with informative signage and friendly, conversational service.

Quick answers

Miner's Gems and Minerals in short

When is Miner's Gems and Minerals open?

Every day, 10 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Miner's Gems and Minerals?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Miner's Gems and Minerals indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Miner's Gems and Minerals cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Miner's Gems and Minerals?

State Historic Park,2616 San Diego Ave,San Diego, CA 92110.

Right now · 10:45 am

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better later, at 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Indoors

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Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
10 AM–6 PM
tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
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10 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Miner's Gems and Minerals
  2. 2 Garden Coffee · 2 min
  3. 3 Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters · 3 min
  4. 4 Old Town San Diego State Historic Park · 4 min
  5. 5 Heritage County Park · 6 min
State Historic Park, 2616 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110(opens the map)DirectionsTo Old TownCall+16196881178Websiteminersgemsandminerals.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 412 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Cozy
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunscreen from 12 pm.

Your full outfit
  • SunscreenFrom 12 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.