Location: Morro Bay
Top Things to do in Morro Bay
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Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,234, down from 10,350 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Morro Bay
1. Black Hill Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Gloryaa - Fresno, United States
We were looking for places to hike, I had googled this and it was near the Inn at Morro Bay motel, where we were staying, it’s across the street by that golf course, take the road up the hill, dogs welcomed ,as long as they are on leash beautiful area to see.
2. Morro Bay National Estuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
California coastal wetland located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and covering 10 miles of shoreline.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We had a fun time at Morro Bay National Estuary There were lots of cute sea otters to see There were people out on their boats. It was a beautiful day and lots of people were enjoying the day. The views of the estuary and of Morro Rock are always amazing.
3. Heron and Cormorant Rookery
4. Morro Bay State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 469 reviews
This beautiful state park campground is across the road from the beach.
Reviewed By LB1_FJ - Long Beach, United States
So we camped two nights at the State Park, it was great! Easy 3 minute walk to the preserve. The campsite was nice, had power and water hook ups, quick drive to the one dump station. The site has bathrooms and pay to use showers (terrible shower tho haha, idk how to the hot water worked and I froze). The campsite had a lot of dirt and we managed to track in the RV, so maybe bring a rug or dirt trapper. The sites all had fire rings, nice picnic tables and stone bbq's (separate from the fire ring). Like I said the preserve was a very short walk away, they have a couple trails and wood deck walk ways that lead up to the bay and magnificent sunset views. There is a little harbor with boats and a harbor side cafe, with awesome nachos, chicken tenders and MUD PIE (yummm). Super easy 20 minute walk to the wharf. Lots of shops and restaurants. We stopped in for wine tasting and also got a beer at the brewery. Super cute town. I would definitely highly recommend the state park and also camping. Keep in mind we were here in December and it got COLD over night. Make sure you bring warm clothes and that your heater works if you're in a RV. There is a camp host onsite and they sell fire wood.
5. Morro Strand State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By A7731CBphilh
We went there on Christmas Day 2020 and went when the tide was going out - the perfect time for collecting sand dollars - as there were thousands of them everywhere! Small (free) parking lot at the beach and a short walk through the sandy trail gets you to the wide open beach which was pretty empty of people. Note that dogs are not allowed on the beach (though we saw some people out there with dogs, who may have walked over from neighboring beaches where dogs are allowed). When you go, be ready for potential winds (i.e., you may want to check the tides and weather before going).
6. Morro Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,106 reviews
Home to flocks of Peregrine falcons, egrets and blue herons, the 50-acre Morro Rock is the last in a chain of extinct volcanoes.
Reviewed By patphil71
only spent 0ne night and a morning in this lovely laid back little town.lots of free parking down by the water,there are loads of individual shops to browse,look out for the garden centre/come shop,one of the best we have ever seen! if you get a chance try the galley restuarant( which sits right on the waters edge),great sea food! this little town is a real gem,give it a try.
7. Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Featuring skateboards and memorabilia from the 1930s to present day. Proudly displaying skateboards and memorabilia from Todd Huber's Skatelab, Stephen Pizzo, Pat "Skate Fink" Maphis, Dennis Allgeier and Jack Smith .Open seven days a week...10-5
Reviewed By X740DWrandys - Park City, United States
Jack opened up the place for us even though technically closed. He gave us some great history of the sport and how he was involved. An incredible collection of skateboard memorabilia! Well worth the visit and highly recommended. Please leave a donation to help keep this gem around!
8. Fiona Bleu Gallery
9. The Shell Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By stephaniesA1163SR - Grand Junction, United States
It has a vast variety of shells from all over the world and it is the one place I come to every time I visit Morro Bay! Always great customer service!
10. The Garden Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By uwdawg95 - Bozeman, United States
On our first visit to Morro Bay, we were so amazed by the varieties of succulents everywhere you turned in every yard, sidewalk planter or storefront pot. And then to find the Garden Gallery with every succulent imaginable, we were blown away. We could have spent 3-4 hours looking at all of the unique displays and arrangements. Our teenage kids loved this place as well as we went back every day during our 3 day stay just to look again at all of the beautiful plants and sculptures.
