| Day Use / Attractions
Along the bay by a small boat harbor, there are kayak and canoe rentals available. Further north along the coast, Morro Bay has great shopping and other and a snack bar where fishing and other supplies are available.
Morro Bay State Park Golf Course
 Located on the hills above the campground, this beautiful 18-hole golf course features breathtaking views of the bay, estuary, Morro Rock, and the Pacific Ocean. Tthe course is open to the public and includes a driving range, pro shop, and clubhouse facilities. For more information call San Luis Obispo County Parks. For reservations you may call (805) 782-8060 or (805) 772-4341.
 The Morro Bay SP Golf Course Clubhouse has banquet facilities available featuring panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Bunker Bar & Grill Restaurant is open from sun-up to sun-down. They offer snack bar items that include sandwiches, drinks, chips, and treats.
Morro Bay State Park Marina
Recreational activities such as sailing, kayaking, and canoeing are just a few of the activities available along the coast in Morro Bay. Rentals are available. Full day and half day fishing excursions are a popular activity along with harbor cruises. The Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce provides information on these activities on their website.
Morro Rock is a 23 million year-old volcano plug. The original name, “El Morro” is the Spanish name for headland or promontory point of land. Surfers use the ocean located to the north side of the rock which can be fun to watch. Public access to climb on the rock is prohibited.
Morro Dunes Sandspit
The Morro Bay sandspit is an ecologically diverse area that creates a unique barrier of sand dunes separating Morro Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The sandspit also forms the northern extension of Montana de Oro State Park. The sandspit portion is approximately four miles long. The sands form dunes from the wind that is driven and derived from sedimentary material such as molten and sedimentary deposits of rivers or streams. Some of the sand dunes can reach as high as 100 feet. The Morro Dunes Sandspit can best be reached by boat or kayak.
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Visit the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
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Enjoy lunch or dinner that include fresh salads,
sandwiches, burgers, and soups while you look out into the estuary. Within walking distance from your campsite.
The Bayside Café
Call (805) 772-1465 to check on seasonal hours.
A Bird's Eye View From White's Point
Have you ever wondered what a bird looks for when it surveys the surrounding terrain? We will be discovering what several species of birds are searching for in the various habitats that can be seen from the 360 degree vista on the top of White's Point. Meet outside the Museum entrance and we will be climbing the rock. Jacket recommended. (E) 1/2 mi., 1/2 hr. Nature Walks schedule.
California Sea Otter
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Seals and Sea Otters
Come and hear stories about these fascinating marine mammals. Meet in the Learning Center at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park.
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Whale Watching
Twice a year the California Gray Whale migrates from its feeding grounds in the Bering straits to the breeding grounds off Baja California and back again.
There are boats that offer day trips to view the whales as they migrate up and down the coast. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce has more information.
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