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Pitch Lake

At La Brea, Pitch Lake is a natural asphalt deposit where geological processes, industrial extraction and local stories meet. A visit calls for advance planning and confirmed return transport.

Natural asphalt surface with fissures and water at Pitch Lake, La Brea
Photo by Martina Jackson Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • A depression where natural asphalt reaches the surface, with cracks and changing ground.
  • A landscape shaped by both geological processes and asphalt production and trade.
  • A guided visit can explore local oral history and the historic name Tierra de Brea.
Pitch Lake
Photo by niet bekend / unknown (Fotograaf) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
La Brea
Photo by Grueslayer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Natural asphalt surface with fissures and water at Pitch Lake, La Brea

La Brea and Pitch Lake require planning before you set out

La Brea’s asphalt lake rewards a brief, accompanied visit, but the security context and variable services mean every detail should be confirmed.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026