Destination Guide to the Golden State California Day Trips

Morro Bay Central Coast California

This central coast town famous for it's giant rock is just a short drive away from Hearst Castle. There are many interesting things to do right in town with it's many shops and restaurants. Boat and kayak rentals are available to explore the estuary. The Morro Bay Natural History Museum located in the Morro Bay State Park and wine country surrounds this coastal village. Morro Rock is called "the Gibraltar of the Pacific". At one time it was surrounded by water. Quarrying was responsible for its shape, and rock from it supplied the breakwater for Morro Bay. It is now protected home for the endangered Peregrine Falcon. No climbing is allowed on the rock.
 
Morro Rock
 
Fishing Boats at Morro Bay
Morro Rock
Fishing Boats at Morro Bay
Winter day at Morro Bay
Morro Bay Estuary
Winter day at Morro Bay
Morro Bay Estuary
Morro Bay Big Chess Board
Morro Rock North Side
Morro Bay Big Chess Board
Morro Rock North Side
   
Morro Bay is located along the coast of California, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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