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THINGS
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Morro
Bay Central Coast California
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Morro
Bay
is located along the California central coast
about 35 miles south of Hearst Castle. Morro Rock is the
first thing you see entering town unless its shrouded
with fog.
This giant rock at the entrance to the Morro Bay is 580
feet high and at one time completely surrounded with water.
Today visitors can drive up to the rock but climbing is
not permitted.
Morro Rock is one of the Nine Sisters of San Luis Obispo
County. The sisters are a of series of ancient volcanic
plugs which line the Los Osos Valley. The town of Morro
Bay is a fishing village with both commercial and public
fishing boats operating out of the harbor.
Most of the tourist stores and restaurants are located
along the embarcadero. Stores sell everything from sea
shells to fine art. The Embarcadero is also where you
can rent kayaks and book a harbor or whale watching tour.
If your hungry there are plenty bay front restaurants
serving fresh local sea food. Prices range from inexpensive
to moderate. Take a walk along the embarcadero and check
out the prices before you decide on where to eat.
Giovanni's Fresh Fish Market is a local favorite and serves
up some of the best seafood along the central coast. Another
excellent choice is The Great American Fish Company which
has a mesquite grill in a window where you can watch your
fish being cooked.
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Morro Rock Morro Bay California |
Things
to do in Morro Bay. Virg's Landing Morro Bay offers deep
sea fishing, day trips and overnight fishing trips from
Morro Bay Harbor. Sub Sea Tours - exiting bay cruise offering
above water and below water viewing.
Kayak rentals- explore 15 miles of protected waters in the
beautiful Morro Bay Estuary. Montaña
de Oro State Park - park features rugged cliffs, secluded
sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams and canyons. Morro
Bay State Park Museum of Natural History overlooks Morro
Bay which is both a State and National Estuary.
Take a day trip to Hearst Castle, Harbor cruise on board
Chablis is a 50-foot, two-story riverboat, shopping for
gifts and souvenirs at the embarcadero, dinning at one of
the numerous bay front restaurants. Sightseeing along the
California central coast. This is just a small sample of
things to do in and around Morro Bay.
Travel time from Los Angeles is about fours hours, longer
if you get stuck in LA traffic. To see all the sights plan
on spending at least two nights at the bay.
From Morro Bay here you can take day trips and explore along
the coast or inland to San
Luis Obispo. Expect early moring fog and afternoon sun
during the summer months. Morro Bay is an an affordable
place to stay for a weekend getaway or vacation.
Morro Bay is located about halfway between
San Francisco and Los Angeles. If you are planning a central
coast trip Morro Bay is an excellent choice to set up you
base camp for exploring the surrounding area.
There are plenty of places to eat and shop plus hotels tend
to be less expensive here. Hearst Castle is only about a
40 minute dr vie up the coast and San Luis Obispo a 20 minute
dr vie inland.
Morro
Bay will not disappoint and is defiantly wroth checking
out on any central coast trip. |
Morro Bay Campgrounds
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Montana
De Oro State Park - Park features over 8,000
acres of rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal
plains, streams, canyons, and hills. Naturalists and backpackers
enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park trails.
Pismo Beach 13 miles.
Morro
Bay State Park- Morro Bay State Park features
lagoon and natural bay habitat. The bay's most prominent
landmark is Morro Rock. The park has opportunities for sailing
fishing, hiking, and bird watching. Pismo Beach 16 miles.
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Pismo
Beach has it all and the atmosphere
ranges from peaceful to adventurous. |
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Cambria
is a quaint English style village located near Hearst
Castle. |
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Living
Desert Zoo in
Palm Desert displays over 450 desert animals within
its 1200 acre park. |
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