Things To Do

The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.

Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out of your car and stroll along the Pacific Valley Bluff Trail.

The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

This facility provides our community and park visitors with new educational opportunities.

Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life

Morro Bay was designated a state estuary in 1994 and an “estuary of national significance” in 1995 as a result of a tireless community-based effort to protect this precious resource.

This little known town in central California has some great tide pool locations to explore.

From the serene protected waters of Morro Bay to the rocky cliffs along Shell Beach, kayaking is a sport that can be enjoyed by all. 

"Every piece of litter you remove reveals something beautiful..."

The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex is comprised of 18 miles of coastline and is one of the most ecologically significant and largest intact coastal dune ecosystems on earth.

The "Bluff Walks" and nature walks program offers guided hikes on the Bluffs and other ecosystems on the coast. 

The Volunteer Program at the Dunes Center is crucial to its ability to fulfill its mission. 

The San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway provides an extraordinary experience.

Travel the route that hugs the California coast, providing access to austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean.

The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties. 

The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties.

A small town relic, the Harford Pier is a historic monument to the bygone eras of sea commerce 

Ontario Ridge Trail is a rugged, sometimes-steep track crossing a 700-foot hill above the Shell Beach bluff, with spectacular ocean views.