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Morro Bay
The coast of this Central California bay is a designated Important Bird Area and a flourishing habitat for migratory birds.
Plan Around Morro Bay
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Morro Bay Details
The coast of this Central California bay is a designated Important Bird Area and a flourishing habitat for migratory birds. Over 20,000 shorebirds stop here during the winter, including 4,000 wintering Brants. In addition, you will also find pelicans, cormorants, grebes, gulls, and 30% of Californias Western Snowy Plover population. It is also worth walking down to Morro Rock, which sits on the northern part of the park near the entrance of the bay. This volcanic formation is the nesting ground for Peregrine Falcons.
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Nearby Parks Around Morro Bay
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Morro Bay
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0.5 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.
0.8 mi away
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.
2.3 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.
3.1 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.
3.6 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.
