The town, not the brochure
What is actually worth doing here, when to come, and where the wildlife really is.
We are building a hotel on the Embarcadero, which means we spend a lot of time on this waterfront. This is what we would tell a friend.
No invented opening hours, no affiliate lists, and nothing we would not stand behind. Where something changes with the season or the operator, we say so and send you to check.
Things to Do
The short list, from someone who lives on the water.
Read →Morro Rock
576 feet of volcanic plug, and the reason the town exists.
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Kayaking
Flat, sheltered water and otters at eye level.
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Otters & Wildlife
Where to look, and when.
Read →Restaurants
It is a fishing town. Eat accordingly.
Read →Beaches
Long sand, cold water, and very few people.
Read →Hiking
Bluffs, peaks and a very good short climb.
Read →Fishing & Boating
A working harbour, not a marina theme park.
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Wine Country
Two very different regions, both within an hour.
Read →Best Time to Visit
September and October, and it is not close.
Read →Getting Here
Highway 1, and a small airport fifteen miles away.
Read →With Kids
Otters, tidepools and a very large rock.
Read →With a Dog
Good beaches, long walks, and reasonable rules.
Read →Staying with us? The harborwalk and observation deck on the property are the easiest wildlife watching in town, and both are free and open to the public.
Planning a trip to Morro Bay?
We are not open yet — but we are happy to answer questions about the property, the project, or the town.
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