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Attractions
near MorroBay
JFollow Morro Bay’s harbor-defining sand bar 5.1 miles south
to the breathtaking Montaña de Oro (Mountain of Gold)
State Park. Walk on worn paths hundreds of feet above the
raw Pacific and watch beautiful rolling waves, uninterrupted
for 2,000 miles, break against the craggy shore in coves few
people have ever seen. Explore the tide pools, see starfish and
discover the very best of land and sea together. On Hwy. 1
South, take the South Bay Blvd. exit to Los Osos Valley Road
west to Pecho Road.
• The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and the Cal Poly
Botanical Gardens, both located on Highway 1 south of Morro
Bay, are devoted to the display of ecosystems of the world and
provide excellent hiking trails and views of the area.
JThe bustling downtown of San Luis Obispo is home to the
Old Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Built in 1772 by
Chumash Indians, the mission offers a nostalgic experience.
• Located a few minutes north of San Luis Obispo, off
Highway 101, is Cuesta Grade and Cuesta Ridge. As one of
the highest passes in the county, it offers spectacular views of
San Luis Obispo's mountains and valleys.
• The Edna Valley wine country, located southeast of Morro
Bay, is known for its Pinot Noir and refined Chardonnays.
Wine-tasting excursions and comfortable tasting rooms are in
close proximity, allowing visitors a chance to sample varietals
with some of the most recognized vintners in the business.
JSweet Springs Nature Preserve is an Audubon Society
sanctuary with excellent views of Morro Bay and Morro Rock
from the South Bay. Here you can see Great Blue Herons,
Snowy Egrets, and numerous other shorebirds that inhabit the
Morro Bay National Estuary.
JThe Elfin Forest in Los Osos, near Santa Ysabel Street, is a
90-acre natural area adjacent to the Morro Bay Estuary.
A .8 mile boardwalk loop provides access for walkers and
wheelchair users, and protects the Forest's sensitive habitat.
Plan your itineraries at morrobay.org