Morro
Bay Central Coast California
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Morro
Bay is a
central coast town famous for its giant rock. Morro
Bay is just a short
drive away from Hearst Castle. There are quite a few shops
and restaurants in town. 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.
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Since the beginning
of the 20th century, the town has been a center for beach holidays.
Tourism is the city's largest industry. The most popular beach is
on the north side of Morro Rock, north of the harbor. There are
also excellent beaches north and south of the town which are now
owned by the State of California. A portion of Morro Bay is also
designated as a state and national bird sanctuary. This means it
is illegal to kill or harm a bird in that portion of Morro Bay.
It is also a state and national estuary. Much of Morro Bay is a
state wildlife refuge where waterfowl hunting is conducted during
the season and is one of the few areas in California where Pacific
Brant are pursued. Recently, Morro Bay was also declared a California
Marine Reserve by the California Fish and Game Commission.
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Places
to Camp Morro Bay
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Morro
Strand State Beach - A three-mile coastal frontage
park. From the beach, visitors can view the entire Estero Bay, including
Morro Rock. Activities include fishing, surfing, wind and kite surfing,
kite flying, sunbathing, strolling on the beach, bird watching,
and exploring the town of Morro Bay. |
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San
Simeon State Park - Enjoy the scenic beauty of the
Pacific Ocean while camping at San Simeon Creek Campground. Beach
is closed to dogs for the protection of the threatened Snowey Plover
shorebird. |
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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. |
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Morro
Bay is located along the coast of California, midway between
San Francisco and Los Angeles. |
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