5 Sports made for our Big Blue

Springtime means playtime in Morro Bay. Blessed with the beach, sandspit, calm bay and pristine estuary, there are many ways to play in the sunshine. See some of our most popular activities below: PADDLEBOARDING Where: Back Bay Marina (10 State Park Road) The Bay (launch from the Harbor Walk next…

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Morro Bay Ecotourism: Protect & Preserve the National Estuary

Tucked away in the southern coast of Morro Bay lies the Morro Bay Estuary. Chorro Creek and Los Osos Creek filter into the Pacific Ocean creating a unique place to experience watersports and an exceptional habitat for hundreds of animals and plants. Why our Estuary is important: Protects Morro Bay…

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Treasure Hunting at the Citywide Yard Sale

Mark your calendars April 4-7 th for Morro Bay’s 16th Annual Citywide Yard Sale. This year there will be more sales than ever listed. Which means hundreds of locations to explore! With such a high concentration of sites, you’ll need the whole weekend to see it all. Come for preview day on…

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The Luck of the Irish is in Morro Bay

Rolling green hills, pub crawls and live music around every bend – Morro Bay is a no brainer for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Kick off the weekend of fun with our second annual Leprechaun Pub Crawl on Friday night. Wear your green and complete the passport by visiting all twenty…

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Sea Glass Season

Our beaches are endless playgrounds, and the perfect place to find every day treasures. Here, collecting sea glass is a popular hobby. The ocean, its salt and its waves creates smooth, colorful and cloudy ‘stones’ that can be made into jewelry, crafts or used as decoration. Myth holds that these…

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Morro Bay 'Sea'lebrities

Morro Bay is brimming with wildlife. From sea stars beneath the bay’s surface, to falcons flying overhead at the Rock, it is a great place to safely get a look at a variety of plants and animals without needing binoculars. A particular staple of our oceanside community, and the most photographed…

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Shop our Downtown Makers

Just two blocks from the water in the heart of Morro Bay you'll find a walkable downtown filled with original makers, boutiques, and intimate dining options. The shops here are unique - an extension of the cities' vibrant artistic community. Many owners craft the very goods and services they sell…

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Road Cycle Like a Morro Bay Local

Robert “Red” Davis is Morro Bay’s bike man, and he has the credentials to back it up: serving as the Chair of the Morro Bay Citizens bike committee, former President of the SLO Bike Club for eight years, and the founding member of Bike SLO County. He’s often seen around town in his bike uniform –…

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