California Lost Treasure

California lost treasure, is buried throughout the State. There are lost mines, ghost towns, outlaw caches, and treasures buried by family members. However, to locate a treasure you need to do some detective work first. It is rare when a professional, treasure hunter will locate a treasure without first researching the story behind it. You need to do the same. The most difficult part of locating a treasure is following up the story with intense research. You need to be like a detective on a case he is trying to solve. The way to go about your research is by using the following.

Start with the Internet. Gather information about your treasure story by locating any books, maps, or old newspaper articles that may help you.

Visit the historical society in the area you will be searching. Often times they will have documents like old newspapers and maps that may be of use.

Talk with the older individuals of the area. Our senior citizens have a wealth of information regarding the area they live in. They may remember bits and pieces of the treasure story you are working with. Sometimes they will give information that could help you expand your research, and that may help you locate that treasure.

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Often I am asked if metal detectors should be used when searching for buried treasures. My answer is always the same.

Yes. However, do not purchase an expensive detector.Too many times people new to treasure hunting spend more than they should on their first metal detector. You can buy a reliable detector for a few hundred dollars.

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Good luck! And have fun in your search for California lost treasure.

The Mission of San Luis ObispoThis Mission is still standing about 75 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. In 1772 a Spanish settlement was built around the Mission. In the 1900’s when the Mission was rebuilt workers found silver bars hidden in the floors beneath the chapel. Legend has it that there is still buried treasure lying in wait, ready to be recovered.

The ruins of the Mount Ophir MintLocated outside of Mariposa and dates to 1850. A large number of gold coins are supposedly buried on the property.

The Ghost Town of SkiddoLocated off State Rte 190 approx. 9 miles east of Emigrant Junction in Death Valley. This was a main borax-mining town that was deserted before 1900.

The San Antonio de Padua MissionLocated on US 101 approx twenty miles southwest of King City. This Mission was established in 1771. Treasures are believed to be buried in the area.

Mattole RiverLocated south of Eureka. There have been gold and silver coins dated between 1804 and 1809 found on the beaches. A shipwreck offshore is the apparent reason for the coins.

Town of WeedLocated in Siskiyou Cty. A buried treasure of stolen gold coins is believed to be buried here.

Understand The Law Before Searching For California Lost Treasure

When searching for treasure on private property be sure to ask for permission. However, be careful if you venture on to State or Federal lands.You need to know the laws for your State.

Visit this page for the laws of your State.

California lost treasures may be located in ghost towns.