More than a Rock

Welcome to Morro Bay

Morro Bay is a seaside getaway located right off scenic Highway 1 on the Central Coast of California. More than that, it’s a backdrop for the perfect coastal adventure. The centerpiece of this coastal haven? Morro Rock— a volcanic monolith rising from the depths of the sea. This rock has guided generations of fish captains home, their holds brimming with the freshest California catch. It peels off perfect Central Coast waves, delighting surfers and young whitewash adventurers alike. It’s a salt-rimmed beacon, the guardian of fresh oyster beds, home to seals and sea birds.

Through all that chatter, one thing is certain: if Morro Rock could talk, it would tell you to Come Get Salty in Morro Bay.

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Uncork the Best Of California’s Wine Month in Morro Bay

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Beat The Heat In Morro Bay

Summer vacation is typically all about soaking up as much sun as you can, but let's be honest, sometimes the heat gets to be a little too much. So, why not make…

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How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in Morro Bay

Say goodbye to summer with a long weekend getaway along California’s Central Coast.

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Celebrate the Fall Season with These Festive Morro Bay Events

If you’re searching for fun ways to usher in the fall season, look no further than Morro Bay.

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Upcoming Events

September 13 to September 15

“Everyday Common Things” and Brushstrokes 2025 Exhibits

Art Center Morro Bay presents an MBAA members only Exhibit, celebrating the often-overlooked objects and moments of daily life. This theme challenges artists to transform the mundane-simple objects, outings, or familiar scenes into works of art that reveal their hidden significance or charm. By capturing the essence of ordinary, artists can invite viewers to see the world around them in new and unexpected ways, finding inspiration and the creativity in the simplicity of everyday life. Central Coast Artists Collective presents, The Painter’s Group juried annual Brushstrokes exhibit along with “Off the Wall”, the Central Coast Sculptors exhibit replacing the MBAA 3D featured artist exhibit. Brushstrokes 2025, a California-wide non-themed annual juried exhibition, showcases a diverse array of artistic expression across various painting mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, digital, and collage.

What: “Everyday Common Things, Brushstrokes 2025 and Off the Wall Exhibits
When: August 7th-September 15th, 2025
Artist’s Reception: Sunday August 10th 2-4pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay

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September 13 to September 14

Waterfront Market

Come one! Come all! Waterfront Market Morro Bay Ca is excited to be back for another summer season here in beautiful Morro bay California. Our hours on 2-day events are 10 AM -5 PM Saturday and Sunday 10 AM—4:00 PM Sunday. 3 day events can run Friday - Sunday or Saturday - Monday. Hours are. 10 am - 5 PM Friday and Saturday and 10 am- 4 pm Monday. Or Friday and Saturday hours from 10am- 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.We are in the parking lot between Giovanni's Fish Market and STAX. Over 30+ local vendors are set up and ready for you all weekend long. We have tamales, knitted and crocheted items, dog apparel, plants, home decor, jewelry, candles, incense, sweet treats, and more. Come show some love to our local business! When you shop local business, you are supporting a dream!

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September 15

Out of the Blue Exhibit

Come dive head first into a sea of creativity, dive into the world of blue. From turquoise tides to midnight moods, blue is never just one thing. It’s cool, calm, bold, deep, playful, mysterious and more. Artists delve into the rich and multifaceted world of blue—a color that evokes a wide spectrum of emotions and meanings, by using cobalt, ultramarine, periwinkle and more. From the serenity of the sky and sea to the depths of introspection and melancholy, blue has the power to communicate on a deeply personal and universal level. In this exhibit artists explore how blue can be used to express identity, culture, nature, or abstraction, pushing the boundaries of creativity while reflecting the timeless allure and complexity that comes from Out of the Blue.

Gwynnie LaChance, our 3D featured artist and lifelong ceramist, works mostly in stoneware. She decorates the pots using paper rest and underglaze transfers, creating colorful layers of whimsical texture with a vintage feel.

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September 15

Out of the Blue Exhibit

Come dive head first into a sea of creativity, dive into the world of blue. From turquoise tides to midnight moods, blue is never just one thing. It’s cool, calm, bold, deep, playful, mysterious and more. Artists delve into the rich and multifaceted world of blue—a color that evokes a wide spectrum of emotions and meanings, by using cobalt, ultramarine, periwinkle and more. From the serenity of the sky and sea to the depths of introspection and melancholy, blue has the power to communicate on a deeply personal and universal level. In this exhibit artists explore how blue can be used to express identity, culture, nature, or abstraction, pushing the boundaries of creativity while reflecting the timeless allure and complexity that comes from Out of the Blue.

Gwynnie LaChance, our 3D featured artist and lifelong ceramist, works mostly in stoneware. She decorates the pots using paper rest and underglaze transfers, creating colorful layers of whimsical texture with a vintage feel.

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