Guidebook for Morro Bay
Food Scene
Self serve chips and salsa. Need I say more??? Great fish tacos too!
84 locals recommend
Taco Temple Morro Bay
2680 Main StSelf serve chips and salsa. Need I say more??? Great fish tacos too!
Excellent, but tiny breakfast spot. Not your typical breakfast menu. Worth checking out!
29 locals recommend
Frankie and Lola's Front Street Cafe
1154 Front StExcellent, but tiny breakfast spot. Not your typical breakfast menu. Worth checking out!
Wee Shack
1698 Main StGreat burger joint!
Taco De Mexico
980 Main StGreat place to pick up breakfast burritos to go.
Nicer indoor seafood dining with view of the Bay. Recommend calling for a reservation.
Galley Restaurant
899 EmbarcaderoNicer indoor seafood dining with view of the Bay. Recommend calling for a reservation.
Fun downtown street with great restaurants, breweries, bars and shopping.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StFun downtown street with great restaurants, breweries, bars and shopping.
Sightseeing
This legendary estate built by William Randolph Hearst has 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways—all built to Hearst’s specifications and showcasing a legendary art collection.
29 locals recommend
Hearst Castle Road
Hearst Castle RoadThis legendary estate built by William Randolph Hearst has 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways—all built to Hearst’s specifications and showcasing a legendary art collection.
The park is 6 miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park's trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. Seals and sea otters can frequently be seen from the ocean side trails. The park inclu
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdThe park is 6 miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park's trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. Seals and sea otters can frequently be seen from the ocean side trails. The park inclu
The Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery spreads out over 6 miles of beach from Point Piedras Blancas on the central coast of California. The best viewing areas are located 5 miles north of Hearst Castle State Historical Monument in San Simeon. They are 1.5 miles south of Point Piedras Blancas. The viewing areas are open every day of the year, are wheelchair accessible and free. No reservations required.
http://www.elephantseal.org/locations.htm
Piedras Blancas Friends of the Elephant Seal
18844 Cabrillo HighwayThe Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery spreads out over 6 miles of beach from Point Piedras Blancas on the central coast of California. The best viewing areas are located 5 miles north of Hearst Castle State Historical Monument in San Simeon. They are 1.5 miles south of Point Piedras Blancas. The viewing areas are open every day of the year, are wheelchair accessible and free. No reservations required.
http://www.elephantseal.org/locations.htm
Parks & Nature
Elephant seal rookery-http://www.elephantseal.org/locations.htm
151 locals recommend
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Elephant seal rookery-http://www.elephantseal.org/locations.htm
Enjoy a half mile walk along Panorama street (located at the top of our street) to Del Mar Park. The park has a nice playground area for the kids, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and fields for sport activities. Don’t forget to look for whales along your walk! Panorama Street is a great place to spot whales and to take in the sunset.
15 locals recommend
Del Mar Park
3044 Ironwood AveEnjoy a half mile walk along Panorama street (located at the top of our street) to Del Mar Park. The park has a nice playground area for the kids, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and fields for sport activities. Don’t forget to look for whales along your walk! Panorama Street is a great place to spot whales and to take in the sunset.
There are several great beaches in the area as well as tide pools for exploring. The beach across from the house is Morro Strand Beach. It is a great walking beach with miles of sand. It is also frequently covered in whole sand dollars!
We have provided for you two chairs, a cooler and beach towels for a fun day on the beach. The manager, Julianne, is happy to provide 2 boogie boards and sand toys for your enjoyment. Please give her a good heads up if you desire to use these items. She has a day job.
24 locals recommend
Morro Strand State Beach
There are several great beaches in the area as well as tide pools for exploring. The beach across from the house is Morro Strand Beach. It is a great walking beach with miles of sand. It is also frequently covered in whole sand dollars!
We have provided for you two chairs, a cooler and beach towels for a fun day on the beach. The manager, Julianne, is happy to provide 2 boogie boards and sand toys for your enjoyment. Please give her a good heads up if you desire to use these items. She has a day job.
Everything Else
From oceanfront settings to wide-open backroads, the bulk of SLO Coast Wine Country can be covered within a 15 to 20 minute drive in any direction. Visit the link below to view a list of wineries and driving maps.
http://www.slowine.com/taste/
15 locals recommend
Wine Tasting
3380 Branch RdFrom oceanfront settings to wide-open backroads, the bulk of SLO Coast Wine Country can be covered within a 15 to 20 minute drive in any direction. Visit the link below to view a list of wineries and driving maps.
http://www.slowine.com/taste/
Essentials
Spencer's Fresh Market
2650 Main StNearest grocery store.