[…]find a way to pitch in during this afternoon of hands-on learning. Find free parking at the Morro Bay Marina and Morro Bay History Museum—the latter of which serves as the starting point for all Central Coast State Parks cleanup volunteers. With little ones in tow, search the sand for […]
[…]EstuaryFew experiences offer the chance to see such diversity of sea life as kayaking the Morro Bay National Estuary. Located on the north side of Los Osos-Baywood Park, the estuary exists where fresh water runoff from the hills and mountains meets salt water from the ocean. The result is an […]
[…]If you want to really disconnect and let loose, try standup paddle boarding along the calm back bay waters of Baywood Park. Tweet, tweet: Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in Los Osos The stiller you are, the more birds you’ll spotThe wind beneath your wings: Flying friends love flitting from branch […]
[…]points of interest. All you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail. Los Osos & Baywood Hiking Trails Los Osos and Baywood are a hiker’s playground on Highway 1. Featuring wildflower-covered mountains to pebbly beaches, you’ll encounter a wide breadth of terrain along your […]
[…]can result in a sea otter sighting, especially in the early morning. Grab a coffee at the Back Bay Cafe and walk the Baywood Pier to see the back bay come to life. Watch for kelp beds, where Southern sea otters prefer to float, feed, and groom their young. Los […]
[…]do Oro State Park and Morro Rock. This four-mile expanse of sand acts as a barrier to protect the bay and Morro Bay National Estuary. The beach is accessible from Los Osos and Montana de Oro State Park in a variety of ways. But because it’s only accessible by boat […]
[…]that Montana de Oro is known for. Afterward, check out more things to do in nearby Los Osos-Baywood Park, like kayaking the Morro Bay National Estuary, or shopping for just-picked produce at the Baywood Farmers Market. Exciting Adventures Highway 1 has adventures for every kind of traveler, whether it’s exploring […]
[…]turn right, then left onto Park View Road. Bear left to take Main Street, passing through Morro Bay State Park, with views of Morro Rock and the Morro Bay National Estuary.From here, follow the way you rode in: return to Highway 1, this time traveling north. Pass Cayucos and Harmony, […]
[…]Park (once home to the famous Cloisters Inn of the 1920s) and travels through downtown Morro Bay. Inside Morro Bay State Park, check out the small-but-mighty Morro Bay Natural History Museum, the Monarch Butterfly grove, and the beautiful marina. Here, you can even enjoy a meal at the Bayside Cafe, […]
[…]picnic facilities and parking. The peaceful area of the Morro Bay Estuary that fronts Los Osos-Baywood Park offers ideal kayaking conditions. Home to 250 species of birds and a favorite destination for avid birders, the back bay offers quiet waters and a new perspective on the Central Coast, especially at […]
[…]Family San Simeon 4. Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Savor quiet bayside moments. Nestled on Highway 1 along the San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center is a haven for nature lovers of all ages. The center invites visitors to meander along a serene trail rife with ocean […]
[…]from CayucosFrom Cayucos, the nearest cycling destinations are Cambria to the north and Morro Bay to the south. The ride from Cayucos to Morro Bay is just 6 miles long, but the beach and ocean vistas seem to go on forever. Highway 1 hugs the shoreline along the Estero Bay, […]
[…]In 1934, the State of California purchased the course and clubhouse to include within the Morro Bay State Park.In terms of style, Morro Bay Golf Course feels like a classic Pebble-Beach-like track. The tree-lined fairways and greens are difficult to read, and putts break toward the water regardless of slope. […]
[…]week long. Art lovers will enjoy a downtown visit to Central Coast Glass Blowing, as well as Back Bay Pottery and the Baywood Drift Studio. And for dining, several options await, including farm-to-table restaurant Blue Heron and Noi’s and Doi’s 2nd Street Cafe. After dining, walk off your meal with […]
[…]broths. Much of the seafood featured in Kuma’s dishes is caught just hours before in the Estero Bay. Enjoy tuna or salmon tatake, yellowtail carpaccio, and classic poke, as well as sushi, sashimi, tempura, and a wide variety of rolls. (For the tastiest budget meal, come into Kuma for $5 […]
[…]trips ranging from two hours to all day. The morning I went out with a kayak guide on the bay, the fog was so thick that it obscured the area’s natural landmark, the 576 foot tall Morro Rock known as the Gibraltar of the Pacific, and all colors were blanketed […]
[…]Byway, a slight detour is worthwhile. Adjacent to Morro Bay via Sandspit Beach and the Morro Bay National Estuary, Los Osos Baywood Park offers similarly remarkable natural wonders. Head to one of the most scenic hiking and cycling destinations on the Central Coast at Montana de Oro State Park. Here, […]
[…]table, and free parking. Alternatively, Sandspit Beach can be reached by water via the Morro Bay National Estuary. Put in a kayak, paddleboard, boat or canoe at the Morro Bay State Park Marina and paddle across to the dunes, which can reach a height of 85 feet. Enjoy the calm […]
[…]from October to March. From Highway 1 (north or south), take exit 227 south toward Los Osos/Baywood Park. Continue on South Bay Boulevard for 2.5 miles and turn right on Santa Ysabel Avenue. Turn left on Seventh Street, right on Ramona Avenue, and continue on Ramona for 3 blocks to […]
[…]the waters are calm and quiet. Baywood Park PierThis peaceful little pier stands watch over the bay beside Baywood’s 2nd Street. The pier was built in 1955, and has been rebuilt several times due to natural causes. Today, it welcomes the young and young at heart to sit and enjoy […]
