[…]long state beach with a view of Morro Rock actually comprises two strips of coastline. The northern end of Morro Strand State Beach lies between 24th Street and Chaney Avenue; the southern section spans Yerba Buena Street to Atascadero Road. In 1916, a land developer named Edward Lewis purchased this […]
[…]find California Otters (and their adorable pups) hanging out on their backs among the kelp in Morro Bay and Cayucos, you’ll also see the endlessly entertaining critters thriving along Highway 1’s rugged San Simeon coastline. They enjoy protection here, as the nearby Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 276 miles […]
[…]the ocean view from your car, or step out and take a stroll north to Cayucos Pier or south to Morro Rock. The best places to stop are in the parking lots for Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area or Sand Dollars Beach.Want to hang a bit longer in […]
[…]reason for Sandspit’s emptiness is its seclusion, making it an intimate way to experience the Morro Bay National Estuary—a haven for resident and migratory birds. The beach can be reached by a 1/4-mile hike via Pecho Valley Road to Sandspit Road in Montaña de Oro State Park. For a day-long […]
[…]clear day makes this sight absolutely magical. Witness the wide expanse of ocean from Los Osos to Morro Bay and Morro Rock, and out into the Santa Lucia Mountains. But remember that, while the views are the prize, the journey is its own reward, too. Keep an eye out for […]
[…]to Morro Bay State ParkFrom charming downtown Cayucos to the scenic Morro Bay State Park, this easy ride is packed with pull-over opportunities. This is a one-way itinerary (or double-back for a round-trip ride), 8.5 miles long, with an elevation gain of just 283 feet. It passes Cloisters Community Park […]
[…]array of artforms, from paintings and photographs to jewelry, sculpture and more. Located on the Morro Bay Embarcadero, the Gallery at Marina Square is expansive and diverse, featuring creative opportunities to take home a piece of Highway 1. Works of art, silk scarves, holiday ornaments, prints, greeting cards, blown glass […]
[…]Southern sea otters. Bring along your camera, a pair of sturdy shoes, and your sense of adventure. Morro Bay Sea Otters The protected inlet of Morro Bay serves as habitat for about 40 sea otters, primarily females caring for pups. This number is growing as the sea otter population continues […]
[…]reputation. In a few cases, dining in Los Osos – Baywood includes a view of the back bay and the Morro Bay National Estuary. Others are pet-friendly restaurants where Fido can enjoy a meal out, as well. Thanks to fine, mild weather year-round, outdoor dining in Los Osos is a […]
[…]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, […]
[…]alike. Take your time on the 62-par course, located in Los Osos, with views of Morro Rock, the Morro Bay Estuary, and coastal dunes. This course was built in 1954 to capitalize on its position on the edge of the vast Pacific Ocean. Here, find practice spaces like a driving […]
[…]the oaks and includes multiple trailheads, and provides clearance for panoramic views of the Morro Bay Estuary and nearby mountains, as well as lookout points with prime vistas for viewing wildlife. Interpretive signs share information about notable plant life within the forest, including coastal brackish marsh, riparian woodland fringe,maritime chaparral, […]
[…]Rock, Morro Bay Standing at 576 feet tall, Morro Rock, also referred to as the “Gibraltar of the Pacific,” is the focal point of a small coastal town called Morro Bay. The rock which is now recognized as a California Historic Landmark is part of the Nine Sisters which are […]
[…]just beyond, with a sign explaining that the grove once shaded a homesite older than Spooner Ranch.Morro Bay Sandspit TrailFor a long, minimally trafficked shoreline walk, try the Morro Bay Sand Spit Trail. At 10.2 miles total, this out-and-back trail gains just 465 in elevation, but provides an endurance challenge […]
[…]Los Osos and Baywood The Morro Bay National Estuary is a California State Marine Reserve framing the landscape in Los Osos which prohibits fishing. These state conservation areas protect and restore wildlife and habitats in the ocean per the California Marine Life Protection Act. The idea here is to protect […]
[…]estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 Chumash people lived across California’s Central Coast between Morro Bay and Malibu. In 1542, Spanish explorers noted how open and welcoming the Chumash people were when they greeted them from their canoes. The Mission Period began when Don Gaspar de Portola came to claim this […]
[…]in Cayucos leads to this jaw-dropping vantage point (on a clear day, you’ll see all the way to Morro Bay).Plan for a beautiful oceanfront setting where wedding guests can gather directly on the sand. Breathtaking views along the Estero Bluffs Los Osos Wedding Venues Sea Pines Golf Resort Situated between […]
[…]south side near Toro Creek Road, adjacent to Morro Bay. (In fact, locals often call this the Morro Bay Dog Beach for its proximity to Cayucos’s neighbor to the south.It’s also sometimes called Toro Creek Beach.) Here, fun is the name of the game. The beach is wide, the sand […]
[…]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 […]
[…]Los Osos’s shopping spread along Los Osos Valley Road and South Bay Boulevard back toward Morro Bay. (Find the entrances to Los Osos where the “Greeting Bears” stand, two concrete statues by artist Paul Zima installed beside bridges into town.) Los Osos features fantastic retailers like nurseries, bookstores, distilleries, gift […]
