There are SO many places to hike in and around Morro Bay that we could not get to all of them if even we tried. While we didn’t visit on this trip, Cayucos is another beautiful beach with the cutest little coastal town. This time of the year couldn’t be any better as far as the weather goes, and we saw seals, sea anemones and crabs at the tide pools! (You can read about our favorite San Luis Obispo area things to do here!) Cambria is only a 30-minute drive from Morro Bay, so we decided to go back and explore some more. When we first came to the area at the beginning of Our Great Big Adventure, one of our favorite places was Moonstone Beach in Cambria. The sunset here is beyond gorgeous, with perfect views of Morro Rock and Cayucos.
It’s great for the kiddos too, as you can find tons of sand dollars as you walk along the coastline. Wide open spaces allow for plenty of room for your pup to roam, which was perfect for our Ruby. Toro Creek Beach is the ultimate dog beach. See the next recommendation if you’re exploring Morro Bay with your four-legged friend! Fly a kite! (The latter is restricted between March through September to protect sensitive species.) One note about this beach - dogs are not allowed. If you’re looking for a long stroll along the coastline, check out Morro Strand State Beach. Easily one of our favorite excursions on this trip! For us as a family of four, it cost $30 for a 45-minute boat ride (and we got to take our dog Ruby with us!). It’s a really inexpensive way to learn more about the area, and catch a closer look at the adorable sea lions and sea otters that inhabit the bay. One of the best ways to take in this special place is to catch a boat tour with Captain Stew. It’s also where we found ourselves in the evening, taking in the gorgeous sunset as Morro Rock comes alive with color. ? Whether you’re coming for the day, a weekend or even longer, here are some of our favorite things to do in Morro Bay! Hang Out at the Beachĭid you know that Morro Bay has over six miles of pristine beaches? Near the Embarcadero, Morro Beach is the perfect place to peer up at Morro Rock, watch the surfers catch waves, or just post up and relax.
We didn’t get to it all, but that’s OK - it just ensures that we’ll be back. While we were only in Morro Bay for 12 days, we discovered that there is so much to do in and around this area. While Morro Bay’s busy season is mostly during the summer months, it’s a little known secret that Fall and Winter are actually the best time of the year to visit. It’s best known for Morro Rock, a gigantic ancient volcanic plug that can be seen for miles along the coastline. Morro Bay is a small, coastal town about 12 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, right off of Highway 1. Two years later, here we are - back in the same place. More overnights in the van, more adventure, and more time together as a family! It may not have been the catalyst for Our Great Big Adventure, but it definitely played a role in feeding our growing desire to travel more often. We were beyond excited, and that trip sparked something in the four of us that we couldn’t explain. It was the first overnight trip with our new platform bed, which Steven had spent a couple of weekends building. Two years ago, we set off in the van to camp at Morro Bay State Park and celebrate Steven’s birthday.
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