This has been me and my family's go to spot before we even roam the park. I am there so much that my wife has to pull me by the ear to get me out. I cannot help it because there is so much to look at in this little shop. My daughter who is so intrigued about rocks/geodes as soon as we get into the park right away she says, "Let's go to the rocks". With the staff where do I even begin! Geode Gene, James, Shawn I know I'm missing two more but they are all freaking amazing! They are the main reason why me and my family are constantly there. They are very welcoming always cracking up jokes and every time I visit, I am constantly learning about something new. I appreciate you all! Rock on! read more

Genuinely INSANE that this is a legit geode, fossils, and minerals shop. Usually when you hear "gem adjacent" vernacular and you mix it in with a theme park, most people are thinking about the slop that kids shove into those velvet bags and each bag is a set price. So imagine my surprise to see the specimens they have on display and the legit fossils too. This includes fossilized leaves, fish, prehistoric creatures, and some really cool dinosaur eggs that are insured for millions behind a safe. Some of this stuff you'd be hard pressed to even see at some actual museums! There's also a cool fireplace with staff shout outs (at least for the Xmas stockings), celebrity photos and autographs, as well as the opportunity for you to choose a geode to be cut too. Some things are super cheap being around $5 and other things can be hundreds, if not thousands if you're an avid geological collector. Staff are super friendly and informative. And will show you and allow you to handle SOME of the stuff behind the display cases too. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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The Geode Shop, is one of my favorite staples at Knott's Berry Farm. I honestly didn't event know until January 2026 that there was an actual crystal shop in that little shack and I have been coming here since the 90's! I seriously thought they only sold the geodes out front. Imagine how surprised and happy I was to walk in and see crystals. I LOVE crystals and have an extensive collection of my own. So I am loving The Geode Shop even more now. Out front are geodes you can choose from to slice open. Prices ranged from $20-$60 or more, I think. If they cut them open and it's a dud, you will be able to pick another. I think these are worth your money and a fun experience. These geodes are amazing to see after they took millions of years to form. The crystals inside and to your left are all almost mostly raw material. I prefer and adore raw minerals, especially high quality. They're not high quality here in my opinion but you do get to see the different and more common types of crystals from quartz, to selenite, fluorite, calcites, apophyllite, amethyst, agates. There were some agate slices and rhodochrosite that were signed. I gasped hard when I saw this. I am so particular about my crystals being clean and bright, but it was kinda cool to see one with Mickey Mouse and the other from Star Wars. There were a lot that were signed but those two caught my attention. To the right of the shop as you enter are fossils of animals, bugs of some sort and fossilized leaves. Pretty cool to see. I may buy one of a leaf that looks like a fern. I have a soft spot for ferns, so that one is something I have my eyes on. Immediately in front of the cash register are more crystals, some made into bracelets, etc. There is a specimen cabinet right in the middle with more rare and higher quality crystals which I was enjoying. I could stand there for a long time to just admire their beauty. It made me miss staring at my own collection and made me appreciate mine so much more. If ever you were that child that loved rocks, the special things that nature made, The Geode Shop is a must visit for every time you visit Knott's. The staff is pretty friendly and so easy to talk to. One of them that I spoke with even has their own collection and their Ethiopian opal is on display in that HQ case I was talking about. I hope the shop never goes away. I would be so devastated. read more

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they are the very best... they have everything you could ever want in rocks, minerals and fossils

This store is a family favorite every time we go to Knott's. We were very surprised to learn that it is NOT owned by Knott's, but a privately owned company. Every time we walk by, there is always a small crowd at the geode bin at the front of the store. Each time that we hear the large rock saw running, the crowd grows so they can see the inside of the geode. Most of the geodes come from Mexico and range in age. We have 2 that are 38 million years old and have crystals inside of them. The outer rock is Manganese with Quartz crystals inside with a small piece of Hematite. It was around $24. Not too bad. Tip- wait until evening to check the yellowish colored geodes. You can turn on your cell phone's flashlight and place the geode on it. If it glows, you can tell it will have a crystalline interior. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Some of them are retired science teachers, others are currently Geology students. They rock! See what I did there? Rock...Geology...I'll be over here. Inside the store, there are larger geodes, minerals, and fossils for sale. They do take the annual pass discount here! I did ask once if we are able to bring our rocks from home to cut, and understandably, they said no due to safety reasons. Give them a visit! read more

So surprised that they had a minerals shop inside of the Knott's Berry Farm. Loved it. Geode Gene is attentive and helpful person. This is not a big store but it has a lot of colorful minerals. :) read more

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We absolutely love this store. Since it is really close to the main entrance, (just before arriving at Ghostrider), we always stop by here. Plus, I have rocks in my head so there is a kind of unspoken kinship with me and the shop. Geodes vary in price and generally start ~$10. But... you get what you pay for. The more expensive the Geode, the more likely you are to get something absolutely stunning. We typically by 4 or 5 of the little feckers every time we go to Knott's. Every single one will come with a very detailed description of their age, composition and most likely, a couple corny dad jokes to go along with 'em. Absolutely love this store!!! read more

The Geode Shop - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Buena Park, California

Wonderful staff who take the time to explain about the rocks/geodes. It's inside Knott's Berry Farm near the information center.

As a geology enthusiast, I was super excited to see a minerals shop inside Knott's Berry Farm! They have nice displays of minerals with their name, source, and sometimes small facts. The store is small but pleasant, and the staff were very friendly. The minerals and geodes that they have for sale appear to be reasonably priced. I got one of their mystery orbs and got a pretty bracelet, a simple pendant on a black cord, and some very small minerals. Overall, it's a nice experience- definitely worth checking out! read more

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I came here today with a friend of mine for a school field trip and the worker or owner was so sweet and so patient with me. Everything was fairly priced, nice and neat and so beautiful. They also have a grab bag where u can pick different types of raw and tumbled crystals !This is by far my favorite gift shop in knotts berry farm and i will most definitely come back !! read more

The Geode Shop - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Buena Park, California

This is a pretty rockin store that's located in the Ghost Town part of Knott's Berry Farm close to the entrance of the park. Here you will find an abundance of minerals for sale most of which have been shaped or polished already or ones that are straight from the ground! There is also a section of autographs from some of your favorite celebrities who have visited the park which is pretty cool to check out. One of the most awesome things here has to be the vault that holds the dinosaur egg fossils I keep hoping that one day they will hatch and a baby dinosaur will take over the park... But yeah I guess ill have to keep dreaming on that one! I'm kind of a geology nerd and have always been fascinated by the beautiful minerals that the earth has created over time it's just crazy what time pressure and extreme heat can create! What makes this shop stand out is the fact that you can pick your own geode from the cart and get it cut open to see all the beauty that nature has created for you! The best part of this is that the majority of the geodes are decently priced so anyone can afford them! Over the years we've boughten many geodes here and have ended up with some pretty awesome rocks that sit on the mantel at home! There is also a little coin machine here where you can end up with a pretty cool mineral if your lucky or something even better if your really lucky and get the special one! Also don't forget that if your a Knott's season pass holder you get a discount on your rocks! So if you love geology or want to learn a bit more about it check this shop out as I've always found that the staff here is very knowledgeable about the minerals and pretty good at answering any questions you might have. See you around the farm! read more

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We always try to stop by here when we're at Knott's Berry Farm. Located near the entrance of Ghost Town, the Geode Shop is always a fun place to visit when we're at the park. We always look at the geodes out in front first. On our last visit here, the friendly employee helped us find the prettiest geode for the price. With prices ranging from about $10 to over $100, you really get what you pay for. While the cheapest geodes tend to be solid inside, we found a mid-priced one that was beautiful once opened. It's fun to pick out a geode and watch the employee cut it in half so we can see what's inside. Inside the tiny store is equally cool. Full of rocks, minerals, and fossils, we love looking at all the beautiful items. There's this amazing amethyst in the case that's so pretty. With a huge price tag of almost $20,000, I think it will hopefully remain in the store for a while. There is also some really cool fossils and dinosaur bones that are truly memorable. I also like looking at all the pretty jewelry and a small section devoted to old coins and copper and silver bars. If you are a rock or mineral collector or just like looking at all the cool fossils, this is a fun little store to visit when in Ghost Town at Knott's Berry Farm! read more

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It's fun to be surprised and try your luck. I took my children here and they all got a chance at their luck. The only thing I'm disappointed in is the lack of quality stones but that's to be expected. Everyone wants an amethyst but there's only a 4% chance of getting it in the mix. Other than that, it's a good souvenir when going to knotts. It will definitely be an item that can last and they are very detailed to list exactly what your stone is and the various minerals in the geode. It's fun, educational, and is fun for adults and children. Price is fair for the item. read more

My body was ready for this. Regular season passholders get 10% off, but platinum season passholders get 20% off. My bff was in town and he has a platinum pass so we had to stop by the geode shop because 20% off!!! I've broken up a few geodes here and I think I have gotten better at selecting prime ones. Previously the most expensive one I had done was like $20. But this day I wanted one that was a little more. Saturday afternoon so it wasnt exactly empty. There was a family with 3 little kids crowding up the area where you can select a geode. Little kids just picking them up and throwing them. GD CONTROL YOUR KIDS! I selected a middle of the price road geode. $54 ($43.20 with the discount!). It felt perfect to me. I asked the man who was working (Randy) what he thought and he said it sure felt like a good one! I went for it. He put it in the machine and I waited as patiently as I could but I was so excited. I couldnt wait to see what was inside. I was also slightly annoyed because those kids were stepping on my toes and bumping into my side, and their parents were standing right there but they werent concerned at all that their kids were running amuck. After about a minute Mr Randy showed me my cut open geode and everyone, and I mean everyone, went "WHOAAAAAAAAA!" It was insane. Beautiful inside. Worth every penny. If I was standing there as a spectator I would be so jealous. Its now on my shelf. My precious. read more

The Geode Shop - $54 - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Buena Park, California

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The Geode Shop is located in Knott's Berry Farm near the entrance of the Ghost Town. They have a great display room filled with fossils, minerals, dinosaur eggs, bones and meteorites from world wide locations. Geodes are their specialty at the shop. What is a geode? They started their lives 100 million years ago as solid looking rugged rocks. Hallowed and lined with quartz crystals on the inside. They vary in size from a baseball to several feet wide. One large geode in the shop once belonged to Steve Wynn and was on display in one of his Las Vegas hotels. His wife snatched it in their divorce and found a willing buyer in the Geode Shop. An antique miner's cart loaded with a variety of uncut geodes for sale sits in front of the store. Buy one and they'll cut it open and explain to you what you see inside. One of the shops biggest sellers is copralite, the scientific name for fossilized dinosaur poop. One sample even bears a footprint of one dinosaur who wasn't careful where he stepped. I've always liked this shop. It's interesting to view museum quality fossils for sale. I stop by to look around every time we're in KBF and am always amazed at what I see. read more

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awesome place and family friendly staff i would now have to make this a stop everytime a festival happens at knotts read more

The Geode Shop - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Buena Park, California

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A really neat rock shop staffed by friendly people. Inside, there are many specimens that include careful descriptions of age, location, mineral composition, etc. Outside, you can choose your own rock to be cut open. Individually priced from around $10 to well over $100. Lots of people looking at that table, and (at least when I was there) not all that interested in sharing the space with others who are interested. A real problem when you show up less than 20 minutes before their closing time (after 7:40 pm on a Sunday in early November). Some mechanics: they are located INSIDE Knott's Berry Farm. To shop there without paying for park admission, you need to get a "shopper's pass" for $45, which is refunded if you leave within an hour. Parking is similarly based on time: 1 hour for free, 2 hours free with validation after making a purchase, and $$$$ if you stay longer. But that's to be expected, isn't it? read more

I love this place. I love to pick up a new rock baby everytime I have a chance. Great staff. Beautiful variety. read more

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The Geode shop at Knott's is one of my absolute favorite things about this park. Ever noticed the guy sitting out front of the store with a big wooden trough full of ugly rocks and wonder, what in the hell? Well inside those ugly rocks are geodes. Beautiful wonderful geodes. Sometimes you'll just get a beautiful pattern, sometimes you'll get crystals. Each rock is priced differently, from 5 dollars up to hundreds of dollars. Pick your price and pick your geode and the will cut it open right then and there for you to see what you got. I've bought countless geodes there and still everytime I go I get another one. Big props to the guys who work there as they are EXTREMELY knowledgeable about their product. I like just hanging out there watching what other people get. The store inside is also a must see. From dinosaur fossils, to bugs caught in amber to giant crystal filled geodes worth thousands of dollars, its got it all. read more

This place turned me onto rock collecting. It's actually very amazing how these geodes form and are found. I recommend this place in knotts to anyone. I love it will continue to buy geodes from here to build my collection. read more

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This is my favorite shop at Knott's! Pick a geode and see what's inside. Sometimes you get duds sometimes you get amazing specimens! Can't get enough of this spot. read more

The Geode Shop - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Buena Park, California

I love this place so much, they are the reason why I got a pass super friendly, amazing finds, geodes rock!

Got a season pass and went yesterday. AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Picked a great rock, received great info snd serivce!!! Oretry sire Im going back today. Gentleman at the front was the Premier Rock Expert of the century!! The lady whom checked me out was great as well. Highly recommend! read more

Probably my fave place in the whole park! My kids love this place and so do I! Besides the fact that the little shop pumps out cold air on hot days, this shop is fun. There are beautiful rocks and geodes that you can purchase and other cool gems. Every time we come, my kids HAVE to buy a geode to be cut open. They have gotten some beautiful smoky quartz. The process is fun and always draws a crowd. Don't miss this shop next time you're at Knotts! read more

We came here last Saturday to celebrate my moms birthday. She has always expressed interest in wanting to open up a geode, but we finally made it out. We first came up to to a semi crowded area around what looked like a pile of basic rocks! We watched as the nice lady opened up a geode for a young girl and let her be the first to touch it in millions of years... Little did we know this nice lady would become our absolute favorite human named Lacey! Long long long story short, we ended up being there for HOURS as my mom felt the indecisiveness and ended up opening up multiple geodes. I would just like to say that Lacey was absolutely the most amazing and knowledgeable person we have ever met. Not only did she give us endless information about all types of geodes, but she was so patient and understanding. Everyone is the geode shop was great, but Lacey was like that perfect hollow you can find all the way to the right in black ink. We can not wait to come back. Hey Knotts--- give Lacey a raise! She deserves it! read more