Morro Bay Attractions
San Luis Obispo County
Location and general
This 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.
Location and general
This 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.
Morro Rock
Morro Rock raises 576 feet into the air at the entrance of the harbor and is home to the Peregrine Falcon.
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.
Museum of Natural History
Morro Bay State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
United States
Morro Bay State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
United States
Phone 1 (805) 772-2694
Fax 1 (805) 772-7129
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Sub-Sea Tours
699 Embarcadero Boulevard, Unit 8
Morro Bay, CA 93442-2276
United States
699 Embarcadero Boulevard, Unit 8
Morro Bay, CA 93442-2276
United States
Phone 1 (805) 772-9463
Fax 1 (805) 772-6818
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 14.00 |
| Senior | $ 11.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
