Morro Bay, Coastal city in San Luis Obispo County, United States.
Morro Bay extends across 10.3 square miles of California's Central Coast, featuring a natural harbor protected by a 576-foot volcanic monolith.
The Spanish Portolá expedition first documented the area in 1769, noting a massive rock formation that would become the defining landmark of this region.
The harbor maintains its maritime traditions through commercial fishing operations, connecting modern residents to generations of seafaring heritage.
The all-weather small craft harbor between Santa Barbara and Monterey provides safe anchorage for both commercial vessels and recreational boats.
The harbor area contains Morro Rock, part of the Nine Sisters chain of volcanic formations that punctuate the landscape of San Luis Obispo County.
Location: San Luis Obispo County
Inception: 1870
Website: http://morro-bay.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 35.37917,-120.85333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39
These fortifications represent military architecture from different periods. From the Alhambra in Spain to Malbork Castle in Poland, these structures demonstrate defense techniques and strategic planning. The collection spans Crusader castles, coastal fortresses, and mountain strongholds from Europe to Asia.
Morro Rock
1.7 km
Montaña de Oro State Park
12.9 km
DSRV-2 Avalon
1 km
Bishop Peak
16.5 km
Morro Bay State Park
4.3 km
Morro Strand State Beach
1.7 km
Cayucos State Beach
9.1 km
Charles Paddock Zoo
19.2 km
Cerro San Luis Obispo
19 km
Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
8.9 km
The "P"
20.2 km
Hollister Peak
7.2 km
Elfin Forest Natural Area
5.6 km
Whale Rock Reservoir
9 km
Harmony Headlands State Park
16.8 km
Cerro Cabrillo
4.6 km
Black Hill
3 km
Morro Rock Beach
1.4 km
Chumash Peak
15.6 km
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
3.7 km
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
12.8 km
Leaning Pine Arboretum
18.9 km
Estero Bluffs State Park
10.5 km
Laguna Lake
19.3 km
The Powerhouse
19.5 km
Cerro Romauldo
13.6 km
Cayucos Beach
9.1 km
Cayucos State Beach
8.9 kmReviews
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