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Morro Bay | Introduction
Morro BayIt is the city of the Central California waterfront and theCalifornia CA-1 Self-DrivingOne of the most popular attractions on the route. The landmark Morro Rock stands on the sea, and the Embarcadero, a bustling commercial street on the cape, is a great place to see the sea view and shop and eat. The beautiful scenery on the bay, and the distance from Central California's key city ofSan Luis ObispoIt's a 20-minute drive, and the neighborhood is a great place to visit.Hearst CastleThere are also many other interesting attractions, so many people like to come here on weekends to relax, and there are always a lot of vacationers coming from all over California.
Morro Bay | Accommodation
The town of Morro Bay is one of the most convenient locations for accommodations near the Point, with many hotel options within two or three kilometers of Morro Rock and the Embarcadero shopping area on the Cape, many of which are within walking distance of the beach and facing the bay.
How much does it cost to stay in Morro Bay?
Camping | Morro Bay State Park Campground
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Morro Bay State Park campground is a great choice for those who want to stay near Morro Bay and like camping. The campground has a total of 140 campsites, which is not too many for a popular attraction, so it is quite popular. The campground is actually very close to the attraction, just opposite to Morro Bay Nature Museum, a few steps away from the bay. The only drawback is that most of the campsites here are quite close to the next door, so privacy is a bit lacking, but there is plenty of space, so it's not a big problem.
Morro Bay | Attractions
Attractions | Morro Rock
Morro Rock is the landmark of Morro Bay, located on the cape of Morro Bay. If you want to drive to Morro Rock, you have to take the Embarcadero Road from CA-1, which leads you directly to the parking lot in front of Morro Rock. This road is very busy, there are many fish markets, restaurants and so on, and there are many people living in Morro Bay who come here for shopping and eating, so if you drive here, you must be mentally prepared for traffic jams.
Whether you come by car or on foot, you can take a walk along the seawall in front of Morro Rock, which is a harbor built by the military, and was once a secret U.S. military base. We tourists take a look at the scenery, along the road you can see Otter, thermal power plant, and Morro Rock in the distance, when we came here, we also saw people snorkeling here.
Walking along the seawall, you can get to Morro Rock. Under Morro Rock, there are thousands of rock piles, which are often seen stacked high when hiking. The local people call it "Rock Museum". Originally, it was just a place where two people used to pile up rocks to relieve their stress, but after more than ten years, it has gradually become a national sport for tourists, and these piles of rocks have become a scenic spot among the scenic spots.
Attractions | Morro Bay Nature Museum
If you want to take photos of Morro Rock, I think the best place to take photos of Morro Rock is at Morro Bay Nature Museum. If you have been to Morro Bay, I think Morro Bay Nature Museum is also a place worth visiting. In fact, there is a three dollar admission fee, but we came here when the museum was about to close, so the museum staff didn't want us to pay. The museum has a history of Central Coast, and some of the static displays are quite interesting.
There is a great viewpoint of Morro Rock right outside the museum, but for a more comprehensive view, there is a small trail that climbs up the hill next to the museum. Morro Bay Marina is right next door, and there is a golf course across the street.
Trails | Marina Peninsula Trail
The Marina Peninsula Trail near the museum is right next to the cruise ship pier and opposite to Morro Bay State Campground, which is a good location for bird watching. It was foggy when we came here, so the visibility was not good enough, otherwise it would have been a good spot to see the bay.
Attractions | Morro Strand State Beach
If you want to play in the water, Morro Strand State Beach in the north of Morro Bay, you can not only see Morro Rock, but also the beach itself is quite beautiful. The beach itself is quite beautiful. Compared to Morro Rock, this beach is quieter and more crowded. If you are in the right time, you can check out the intertidal zone.
Further reading
- More Camping JournalsClick here.
- More Central California AttractionsClick here.
- More CA-1 viewsClick here.
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