Morro Strand State Beach

The three-mile beach stretches along the Pacific Ocean with white sand and includes coastal dunes next to Morro Rock, a volcanic formation.

The area became part of California's coastal preservation program in the 1960s to protect natural resources and provide public recreational access.

Local Native American tribes, including the Chumash and Salinan peoples, used this coastal area for fishing and gathering resources over thousands of years.

Visitors can access the beach through multiple entry points with parking lots, and facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, and designated surfing zones.

The beach sits within a natural corridor where migratory birds stop during their seasonal journeys, making it an important location for bird observation.

Location: San Luis Obispo County

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=593

GPS coordinates: 35.39211,-120.86364

Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:09