California fossil hunting trip

[OwlEyes]

We finished our trip to California just over a week ago.  We stop at Jalama Beach but found no fish.  I only found these 2 fossils but do not know what they are.

 

 

[OwlEyes]

Our next stop is Carmel valley for crabs and I love this place.  I found quite a few crabs in a short time there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[OwlEyes]

After Carmel Valley we drove to Santa Cruz for lunch then visit Capitola Beach.  I love this place so much it is just like a museum and it is in nature.  I hope I live close to this area.

 

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I think the first two are fish bones.

Love the Pinnixa crabs. 

And the last picture of all those vertebrae! Wow! 

Great finds and thanks for sharing. 

[OwlEyes]

Our last stop is Ernst Quarries, I was hoping for large teeth but only found tiny teeth so I am not very impressed but still have a great time here.

 

[OwlEyes]

Besides fossil, we visit Solvang, Big Sur, Carmel By the Sea, and there are beautiful Almond farm near Ernst Quarries.  The scenery are breathtaking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[connorp]

Wow, looks like a pretty spectacular trip. The landscape is just breathtaking. Thanks for sharing!

[caldigger]

Yes Adam is correct,  these two are spectacular Jalama fish specimens.

* Please don't ask for a species ID! 

This was my winner for the day there.

[deutscheben]

I love everything you found, and that scenery, wow! Those little crabs are especially delightful. 

[OwlEyes]

1 hour ago, caldigger said:

Yes Adam is correct,  these two are spectacular Jalama fish specimens.

* Please don't ask for a species ID! 

 

I hope they are fish too but they didn't look anything like fish.

[Ash]

Your pictures are fantastic!

[OwlEyes]

1 hour ago, deutscheben said:

I love everything you found, and that scenery, wow! Those little crabs are especially delightful. 

I love the crabs so much and I feel so lucky.  I found the first full crab just a first few minutes.  I hope I can comeback often.

[OwlEyes]

Just now, Ash said:

Your pictures are fantastic!

Thank you.

[caldigger]

2 minutes ago, OwlEyes said:

I hope they are fish too but they didn't look anything like fish.

I believe the fish bloat and explode into almost unrecognizable form.

[caldigger]

7 hours ago, OwlEyes said:

I love the crabs so much and I feel so lucky.  I found the first full crab just a first few minutes.  I hope I can comeback often.

The matrix I find my crabs in breaks like safety glass so it is difficult to find a whole specimen.  I have yet to get a complete crab on one piece.

[Monica]

Gorgeous scenery and sweet fossils (especially the little pea crabs!) - thanks for sharing!