Morro Bay Tourist Attractions
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San Luis Obispo CountyLocation and generalThis peaceful bay, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, was discovered in 1769 by the same Spanish expedition under Father Juan Crespi which had earlier founded the first mission in San Diego. It is dominated by the 560ft/170m-high volcanic rock known as Morro Rock ("morro" is Spanish for a rock rounded at the top). The township itself did not come into being until the second half of the 19th century. A large fishing fleet is based here.
Morro Bay State Park
South of Morro Bay, on the CA 1, lies the Morro Bay State Park, an area of almost 1,500 acres/600 hectares, with a golf course, picnic and camping sites, as well as an important natural history museum and a small aquarium with about 300 aquatic animals (595 Embarcadero). Short trips round the harbor start from house no. 1205 Embarcadero, and on Saturdays and Sundays during the season there are evening trips with refreshments available.
Museum of Natural History
The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is located in Morro Bay State Park. There are Indian, geological and animal exhibits. The marine life of the area is also featured.
Morro Rock
Morro Rock raises 576 feet into the air at the entrance of the harbor and is home to the Peregrine Falcon.
Morro Strand State Beach
The Morro Strand State Beach is a three mile stretch of sandy beach in Morro Bay. It's a great place for wind surfing, swimming and fishing.
Sub-Sea Tours
Sub-Sea Tours lets visitors view sea life (eels, fish, diving birds), both above and below the water. Whale watching can be enjoyed from June through September.
Tiger's Folly II Harbor Cruises
Tiger's Folly offers tours of the bay in a working paddle wheel boat. Sunday Champagne Brunch and Dinner Cruises are available.
Embarcadero
At Coleman Drive and Embarcadero Drive is the Embarcadero in Morro Bay.
