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Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay State Park

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United States

California

San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay State Park

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3.0

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Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay State Park

01:39

6.31km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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544 m

Museum of Natural History — Windy Cove beaches

Highlight • Beach

Excellent small museum about coastal marine life, and a shallow beach area safe for swimming with kids

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1.06 km

Heron Rookery Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

3.22 km

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Highlight • Lake

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program office can provide information about the preserve, and from the viewing platform at the restaurants next door are great views of the bay and Morro Rock.

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5.76 km

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

You are treated to stunning views of the bay from the museum and its outdoor sculpture garden. The museum costs $3 to enter (free for kids 17 and under) and …

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6.31 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.91 km

1.21 km

346 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

1.31 km

1.21 km

159 m

153 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

15°C

11°C

22 %

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Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay State Park

Museum of Natural History — Windy Cove beaches

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