A Traffic Free Thanksgiving Tradition at the Coast

Add traffic-free to the list of things you are thankful for this Thanksgiving by spending Turkey Day in Morro Bay. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. With so many people trying to get to their turkey dinner you can be stuck in the congestion for hours. Sitting in bumper to…

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Morro Bay Food Tour - Seafood Edition

Catch yourself in Morro Bay! There are many ways to experience seafood in Morro Bay: learn more about the native habitat and fish species at the Museum of Natural History , join a fishing charter to try your hand at catching dinner, or enjoy fresh seafood and local recipes at waterfront restaurants…

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Morro Bay Triathlon

Take a dip, grab a bike, or tie up your sneakers--you can do it all in Morro Bay. As proof by the Morro Bay Triathlon next weekend (Sunday, November 3 rd ). Athletes will swim, bike and run north towards Cayucos and onto Highway 1, starting and ending at Morro Rock. But you don’t have to be a…

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Fall Fun in Morro Bay

Looking for some family fun this fall season? Morro Bay’s got you covered with trips to the pumpkin patch, opportunities to learn about the science of spooky skeletons, a wicked paddle parade, celebrating the annual wine harvest, and traditional trick-or-treating through our historic downtown. It’s…

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Morro Bay's Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Welcome to Morro Bay, where there’s history on every street. You may know what the city looks like today, but have you ever imagined what this area may have been like in the past? Follow this historic downtown buildings and sites walking tour ( download the complete tour here ) and learn more about…

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'Tis the Season for a Morro Bay Shopping Holiday

For better or for worse, the end of the year is just around the corner and sooner than we think the holiday season will be upon us. You know what that means? It’s time to start your holiday shopping. And what better way to cross some items off your gift list than with a shopping trip! Holiday…

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Morro Bay Ecotourism: Sea Otter Awareness Week

The annual Sea Otter Awareness Week is on the horizon September 22 nd -28 th . It is a great excuse to celebrate our furriest residents: the sea otters that call Morro Bay home. Learn fun sea otter facts, witness otters playing, and get to know their local habitat during Sea Otter Awareness Week…

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Learn the Local Lingo

Want to understand Morro Bay like a local? Here are some Morro Bay specific terms that may come in handy on your next visit. Pick up the local lingo with the cheat-sheet below. You certainly don’t have to be familiar with all these terms to enjoy Morro Bay, but when you’re looking for a local…

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