In the News

  • Have a lark at Morro Bay’s Art in the Park

    The Morro Bay Art Association hosts Art in the Park three holiday weekends a year — Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day — at City Park just past the Highway 1 exit on Morro Bay Boulevard. “It all started 55 years ago,” show director Alan Cook said. “All 17 members nailed their art to

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  • 2013 Morro Bay Kite Festival

    2013 Morro Bay Kite Festival

    Morro Bay Kite Festival held at Coleman Beach in Morro Bay, Saturday, April 27, 2013. LAURA DICKINSON — ldickinson@thetribunenews.com More photos here

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  • Morro Bay’s City-wide Yard Sale

    Morro Bay’s City-wide Yard Sale

    Morro Bay Beautiful’s Annual Citywide 2013 ‘Treasure Map’ Yard Sale. Over 150 locations sold hidden treasures 8-2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Laura Dickinson 4-6-2013 LAURA DICKINSON — ldickinson@thetribunenews.com

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  • Birds still on display in Morro Bay

    Echoes of the recent bird festival linger in an exhibit at the Art Center Morro Bay The Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival has come and gone, but there’s still time to enjoy the Morro Bay Art Association’s “It’s for the Birds” photography exhibit at the Art Center Morro Bay. The main gallery features area nature photographers Marlin Harms,

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  • Morro Bay Man Starts Skateboarding Magazine & Museum

    Morro Bay Man Starts Skateboarding Magazine & Museum

    The first time he skateboarded across the country, Jack Smith knew he’d found his calling. “When I did it in 1976, it changed my life,” he said. “I decided, in some way or another, I was going to be involved in skateboarding.” For many years, his marketing jobs have revolved around skateboarding. But now Smith,

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  • Annual Morro Bay Kite Festival Paints the Sky

    Once a year the sky over Morro Bay comes to life as hundreds of colorful kites take flight during the annual Morro Bay Kite Festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. The event will begin Saturday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m at the waterfront parking lot at

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  • Morro Bay hotels see bump in business as marketing efforts pay off

    Tourism is rebounding in Morro Bay. Transient occupancy tax, also referred to as hotel bed tax, has risen in the city, a reflection of enhanced marketing efforts that have lured vacation-goers searching for a quick getaway on the Central Coast. More than $2 million in hotel bed tax was collected in fiscal year 2011-12, which

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  • Sail into Morro Bay for a Tall Ship Adventure

    “I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” – John Masefield MORRO BAY ─ Looking for a little high-seas adventure? Then steer toward Morro Bay February 13-19 for the highly anticipated return visit

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  • Morro Bay Visitor Center Celebrates Grand Opening Feb. 7

    Morro Bay’s Visitor Center and Tourism Bureau will host the grand opening of a new location at 255 Morro Bay Blvd. on Thursday Feb. 7. The public is invited to tour the center from 4-7 p.m. and meet new Executive Director Karin Moss and staff. “The City of Morro Bay is extremely excited to welcome

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  • Morro Bay Visitors Center changes locations

    Things are moving and shaking in Morro Bay. The Morro Bay Visitors Center is moving to 255 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay Visitors Center and Tourism Bureau will be opening on January 2, 2013 And… The Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce gets a new name and location on January 2, 2013, as well. Introducing the

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