The sentinel of Morro Bay, CA is Morro Rock,a volcanic peak over 21 million years old. This 576-foot-high dome-shaped formation now serves as a preserve for the spectacular peregrine falcons that nest on top, sometimes swooping over your Morro Bay hotels heading out to hunt. As a bird sanctuary, the city of Morro Bay California and the Morro Bay National Estuary provide a nourishing habitat to more than 250 species. This abundance is celebrated every year on the Winter Bird Festival weekend.
Morro Bay CA is unique in having one of California's largest and most productive commercial fishing fleets, which provides area restaurants and fish markets with the freshest of seafood. Harbor side Morro Bay offers visitors a large variety of unique shops plus Morro Bay hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants - most with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the Morro Bay estuary.
Morro Bay CA Interactive Area Map - An interactive map of all listings in this town.
Morro Bay CA Restaurants
Morro Bay CA Hotels
Major events
- Farmers' Markets every Thursday and Saturday
- Winter Bird Festival - January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
- Beer & Chil Festival - March
- Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show - April
- Arts in the Park (juried art fair) - Memorial, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends
- Music Fest - June
- Family 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks
- Avocado & Margarita Festivail - Late September
- Morro Bay Harbor Festival - 1st Weekend in October
- Lighted Boat Parade - December
Upcoming Morro Bay Events & Activities
Morro Bay, California is an historic fishing village nestled along the beaches, hills, and waterfront of Morro Bay National Estuary and Estero Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Located on the scenic California Highway 1 about 30 miles south of Hearst Castle, the city is geared to offer visitors the most complete range of activities, Morro Bay hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and dining imaginable.
You will find everything from 3 and 4 star Morro Bay hotels to Morro Bay State Park campground. Dine in style, sampling from an extensive list of California Central Coast wines, or enjoy fresh fish and chips on a dock overlooking the Bay. The choice is yours.
For many years, this small town was focused completely on the commercial fishing fleet that harbored in the sheltered waters of the Morro Bay estuary. However, its sunny, mild Mediterranean climate with year round comfort and the bounty of its natural beauty and the activities this allows has proved to be an irresistible magnet for visitors from all over California and beyond. Once you enjoy a California beach vacation, staying in a Morro Bay hotel or lodging, you begin planning your next stay right away.
While here, visit the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History which includes engaging new exhibits for hands-on exploration. Enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities including bicycling, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, fishing, whale watching excursions, bay cruises, and 18-holes at the Morro Bay Golf Course.
Morro Bay, CA is host to many festivals and fairs throughout the year. The annual Winter Bird Festival held over the Martin Luther King weekend creates the perfect bird watching vacation that attracts birders and friends from all over the country.
Each summer, a juried art fair is held in a city park over the Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends. Between these events you will find a wonderful and very large custom car show in summer, the lighted boat parade during the Christmas season, street fairs and farmers' and fishers' markets. Check out our Online Travel Guide to plan your next trip around one of these special activities.
Click on the links below to find a list of Morro Bay hotels, businesses, events and attractions, including dates of events to help you plan your next visit.
Morro Bay CA Chamber of Commerce
http://www.morrobay.org/
805-772-4467
City of Morro Bay, California
http://www.morro-bay.ca.us/
805-772-6200
More on Morro Bay, California
Population (2003): 10,321
65+ (2000): 24.2%
Founded: 1870
Incorporated: 1964
