Welcome to Morro Bay’s favorite time of year. The days are warm, the hours golden, and the evenings calm. Maritime history and modern day avocado and oyster farming coexist with live music, local arts & crafts, and witches in the bay. All in one of California's most memorable and scenic waterfront settings. Explore Secret Season in this guide, and turn a crisp coastal day into a saltwater getaway.
Come Get Salty in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay is a legendary coastal escape located on scenic Highway 1 in California's Central Coast. For generations, the iconic Morro Rock—a volcanic monolith rising from the Pacific—has guided fishing captains back to port, their hulls brimming with the local catch. Today, this salt-rimmed beacon still stands watch over a bustling, waterfront Embarcadero. It’s the guardian of a protected harbor where you can kayak past oyster beds, embark on a sunset cruise, dine with a view, and visit our famous sea otter nursery. At its base, world-class waves peel across the shore, thrilling seasoned surfers and whitewash adventurers alike. Amidst the shifting tides and calls of the seabirds, one thing is certain: if Morro Rock could talk, it would tell you to Come Get Salty in Morro Bay.
More Than A Rock
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Thrifting in Morro Bay
Your ultimate step-by-step guide to coastal vintage clothing finds, unique nautical goods, and budget-friendly secondhand shopping.
Avocado & Margarita Festival
Plan ahead for this iconic Morro Bay street festival celebrating the green fruit Californians love, and the city's most prominent…
Morro Bay Triathlon
This race combines fun athletic achievement, harbor village charm, and an impossibly scenic course that screams Central Coast. Swim, bike…