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Morro Bay State Park
Grab your tent and a couple of friends and make your way to this state park for a night under the stars.
Plan Around Morro Bay State Park
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Morro Bay State Park Details
Grab your tent and a couple of friends and make your way to this state park for a night under the stars. Situated on the Morro Bay Lagoon, this park is a pristine slice of nature that is a flourishing habitat for several birds and marine creatures. You will get to wake up in the morning to the sound of gulls while you peer out your tent at Morro Rock, the parks most iconic landmark. Besides camping, hiking, fishing, and sailing are also possible in the park. It is also home to the Museum of Natural History, where you will find exhibits on indigenous tribes, geology, and oceanography.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Morro Bay State Park
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0.8 mi away
Morro Bay
The coast of this Central California bay is a designated Important Bird Area and a flourishing habitat for migratory birds.
0.8 mi away
Black Hill Trail, Morro Bay
Ideal for beginners or families, this short but scenic trek to the top of Black Hill is one of the easiest Morros to climb in San Luis Obispo.
2.6 mi away
Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
This 85-acre park is one of the best places to see a diverse collection of native Californian foliage.
3.0 mi away
Morro Rock
This 581-foot tall volcanic plug sits at the mouth of Morro Bay connected only to the mainland by a thin strip of shoreline.
4.1 mi away
Morro Strand State Beach
This beach along the north part of Morro Bay is a quiet but scenic place to stop for lunch.
