[…]cooperation and conservation in action. More to explore: Take a load off! Kayak through the Morro Bay Estuary for a unique, up-close look at one of the Central Coast’s most diverse wildlife habitats. Nearby, discover Los Osos/Baywood, a welcoming coastal community known for stunning Montaña de Oro State Park. Amid […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]Creek. Sea Otter Videos in Morro Bay Estuary Sea Otter Educational Video #SeaOtter Other wildlife viewing along Highway 1Sea otters are just the beginning of the wildlife on display along the SLO CAL length of Highway 1. Try your luck at sighting a few other species on your visit; you’re […]
[…]to the ocean, as well as restrooms, 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 […]
[…]scenic hiking trails and stellar views of Morro Rock. Nearby, a docent led hike through Morro Bay’s Elfin Forest reveals a curious world of ancient pygmy oaks. Plus, an accessible, flat boardwalk makes the excursion easy for all to enjoy. Visit the Spooner Ranch House Museum at Montana de Oro […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]south on Highway 1 for 62 miles, a section of mellow roadway that hugs the coast. Then turn into Morro Bay for a quick jaunt along the coast, following Quintana Road past Lila Keiser Park. Head back through downtown Morro Bay, making a quick pass through Morro Bay State 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 […]
[…]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 range, […]
[…]area has plenty to keep you busy. The main drag, 2nd Street, faces out over an inlet of the Morro Bay National Estuary, with a small pier and access to a tiny beach. This is the perfect place to bring a cup of coffee from the nearby Back Bay Cafe […]
[…]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’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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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, […]
[…]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 […]
[…]and reach Cambria.) Cover 100 miles and gain 4,709 feet in elevation passing through Los Osos, Morro Bay and Cayucos along iconic Highway 1.Begin at Leffingwell Landing in Cambria. Ride south along Moonstone Beach Drive and connect with Highway 1, again traveling south. The first 16 miles will have you […]
[…]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 […]
