Guidebook for Morro Bay
Food Scene
Taco Temple is my favorite casual restaurant in Morro Bay. They do a great job with fish but have other entrees as well. Be careful how you order, they give you a lot of food. One fish taco is sufficient for most people. Their crab cake taco is also really good.
84 locals recommend
Taco Temple Morro Bay
2680 Main StTaco Temple is my favorite casual restaurant in Morro Bay. They do a great job with fish but have other entrees as well. Be careful how you order, they give you a lot of food. One fish taco is sufficient for most people. Their crab cake taco is also really good.
Wonderful fish and lovely setting! Hands down the best fish and chips in Morro Bay but also many other entrees.
44 locals recommend
Bayside Cafe
10 State Park RdWonderful fish and lovely setting! Hands down the best fish and chips in Morro Bay but also many other entrees.
Windows is upscale and pricey but they do a great job and the views of the bay are lovely.
48 locals recommend
Windows On the Water
699 EmbarcaderoWindows is upscale and pricey but they do a great job and the views of the bay are lovely.
Good food, a full bar and great views of the bay and rock. The have entertainment in the evenings.
11 locals recommend
Otter Rock Cafe
885 EmbarcaderoGood food, a full bar and great views of the bay and rock. The have entertainment in the evenings.
La Parisienne is a great little authentic french bakery. Their breakfast items are wonderful!
27 locals recommend
La Parisienne
1140 Front StLa Parisienne is a great little authentic french bakery. Their breakfast items are wonderful!
Frankie and Lola's is only open for breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast is really interesting and tasty!
29 locals recommend
Frankie and Lola's Front Street Cafe
1154 Front StFrankie and Lola's is only open for breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast is really interesting and tasty!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Siren Bar and Grill
900 Main StCool little place with live entertainment.
Legends At the Old Circle Inn
899 Main StThe Libertine Pub
801 EmbarcaderoLively place with a large assortment of ales and beers.
Parks & Nature
Kayaking the bay is fantastic! There's tons of birds out there and a visit to the sand spit is a must.
30 locals recommend
Kayak Shack
10 State Park RoadKayaking the bay is fantastic! There's tons of birds out there and a visit to the sand spit is a must.
Montana De Oro has nice beaches and great trails. Do the Point Buchon trail if you have a chance. It's on PG&E property and requires you to sign in. It's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdMontana De Oro has nice beaches and great trails. Do the Point Buchon trail if you have a chance. It's on PG&E property and requires you to sign in. It's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sightseeing
Hearst Castle is a huge draw here. It's probably a good idea to make a reservation.
68 locals recommend
Hearst Castle Visitor Center
700 Hearst Castle RdHearst Castle is a huge draw here. It's probably a good idea to make a reservation.
Nit Wit Ridge is the alternative to Hearst Castle. Captain Nit Wit built this house with materials he collected as the Cambria trash collector in the 50's and 60's. ...it's nuts! If you're lucky you'll get a tour but the hours are pretty irregular.
12 locals recommend
Nitt Witt Ridge
881 Hillcrest DrNit Wit Ridge is the alternative to Hearst Castle. Captain Nit Wit built this house with materials he collected as the Cambria trash collector in the 50's and 60's. ...it's nuts! If you're lucky you'll get a tour but the hours are pretty irregular.
There are a few things to do down by the rock: Check out the otters on the bay side of the rock. During high surf it's fun to walk out the end of the road and watch the crashing waves.
142 locals recommend
Morro Rock
Coleman DriveThere are a few things to do down by the rock: Check out the otters on the bay side of the rock. During high surf it's fun to walk out the end of the road and watch the crashing waves.
The Embarcadero is the tourist area of Morro Bay with restaurants, gift shops and some nice sights.
21 locals recommend
Embarcadero
EmbarcaderoThe Embarcadero is the tourist area of Morro Bay with restaurants, gift shops and some nice sights.
The Elephant Seals are simply disgusting, interesting and fun! I would suggest a trip up highway 1 taking in the zebras by Hearst Castle, Elephant Seals and going a bit further to Ragged Point in Big Sur for lunch and views.
151 locals recommend
Elephant Seal Vista Point
The Elephant Seals are simply disgusting, interesting and fun! I would suggest a trip up highway 1 taking in the zebras by Hearst Castle, Elephant Seals and going a bit further to Ragged Point in Big Sur for lunch and views.
Essentials
Spencer's is just a mile down the road and has most everything.
46 locals recommend
Spencer's Fresh Market
2650 Main StSpencer's is just a mile down the road and has most everything.
Albertsons
189 Niblick RdRite Aid
1110 Los Osos Valley Rd