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Take an evening walk to the many Art Galleries along the waterfront on the Embarcadero of Morro Bay. Taste great food and wine while meeting artists. more >>

 

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Welcome To Morro Bay, California

Located on California's central coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Morro Bay is a historic fishing village that has much to offer its visitors and residents. The towns most famous landmark is Morro Rock. Morro Rock is a current State Historic Landmark that was formed about 23 million years ago from the plugs of long-extinct volcanoes. In 1542, Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo named Morro Bay’s magnificent landmark “El Morro” (Spanish for crown shaped hill). Morro Rock is also sometimes called the “Gibraltor of the Pacific.” The Rock is a bird sanctuary and home to nesting Peregrine Falcons and is therefore closed to any climbing or disturbance. At a height of 576 feet, Morro Rock was an important navigational aid for mariners for over 300 years and it is the most visible in a chain of nine peaks. It is probably the most photographed of all the Morros, and provides a unique outcropping to the entrance of Morro Bay. But, Morro Bay has much more to see and explore than just the Rock. For nature lovers and bird watchers, Morro Bay Estuary provides a nourishing habitat to more than 250 species of birds, including dozens of endangered species. Morro Bay has miles of unspoiled beaches and nature trails. You can take to the water for Kayaking, sailing, fishing or Whale watching. Morro Bay State Park features a lagoon, camping, and an 18 hole public golf course. Luxury accommodations include the Inn At Morro Bay, which is situated on the lagoon. The Morro Bay Natural History Museum is located in the Park, and if you drive farther down the coast you'll discover Montaña De Oro. This park features over 8,000 acres of rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, and panoramic views of the coastline. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park’s trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner’s Cove, across from the campground.

Nearby Towns: Cayucos  

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InTownLive Can Help Plan Your Next Vacation or Romantic Getaway To Morro Bay.
InTownLive is your complete travel resource for Morro Bay. See stunning photos, or find the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in Morro Bay. To get acquainted with the town, our Downtown page has general information about Morro Bay, its history and culture, plus beautiful photos, a local weather forecast, Google map, events, and a Twitter feed. Some town pages contain a virtual photo-tour of downtown, plus a window-shopping feature that lets you look inside all the shops, boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, bars, and restaurants on Main Street. Next, view our beautiful photo gallery for a collection of images and pictures from around Morro Bay. Or, click the Video tab to watch an entertaining video about Morro Bay. If you want to book lodging and accommodations, check the Morro Bay Directory for the best hotels, motels, resorts, and Bed and Breakfast Inns. Hungry? Find cafes and restaurants in Morro Bay that feature everything from fast food to fine dining, with your choice of pizza, pasta, Chinese restaurants, Sushi, steaks, seafood, or Mexican food. You can also search the directory for Morro Bay coffee, tea and espresso, art galleries, massage and day spas, wineries, wine tasting, shopping, golf courses, and a lot more. For a list of fun things to do in Morro Bay, check the Attraction page, or the events box for the latest entertainment, music, street fairs, festivals and events. Thinking of moving or relocating to Morro Bay? Our new Real Estate section can help with a list of realtors, homes for sale, and property for sale. For nature lovers, we offer information about hiking, camping, State Parks, campgrounds and RV parks. If you are a movie buff, we even provide a list of local movie theaters with links to movie showtimes. We hope you enjoy your next visit to Morro Bay.

Hotels


There are a variety of hotels, from luxury hotels, to resorts hotels and cheap hotels. To book a hotel room reservation, check our hotel motel list.

Restaurant


Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Find restaurants, cafes and bistros with pizza, pasta, Mexican, Chinese Restaurant, Thai, steaks, seafood, or Sushi.

Shopping


With downtown shopping, who needs a shopping mall? Shop for shoes, clothing, jewelry, fashion, or retail stores featuring furniture, bookstores and gifts.

Wine


Find local wineries, downtown wine tasting and wine bars. The local wine country is dotted with vineyards, wine cellars, wine making, and wine tours.

Massage & Day Spa


Rejuvenate with a massage, spa or facial. Day Spas and salons offer spa packages for a full body massage, therapeutic mud bath or skin care treatment.

Real Estate


Buying a house? Check our Real Estate tab for a list of homes for sales, property, land for sale and condos. You'll find realtors, realty and realestate agents.

Attractions


For sightseeing and fun things to do, we list local attractions, tourist attractions, and travel guides. Check our travel information and historic attractions.

Church & Religion


Find a religious place of worship and prayer at a church, mosque or temple. Churches include Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Methodist and more.

Art Gallery


Enjoy local art galleries featuring fine-art paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and Indian art. Tour a local art gallery or artist co-op gallery.
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