Morro Bay State Park
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"Small town feel."
If you are looking for a beach town that isn't very crowded this is the perfect place. I enjoy walking down the main street visiting all the little shops. My favorite is a little dog bakery (owning two dogs I always have to get them a little treat). Once we were parked next to the chess board park eating icecream and one of the employees saw my dogs and brought me out treats for free! They are super nice! Across the street is an awesome frozen yogart place where you pay by the pound. I mix all the flavors and it's very yummy!
Another must visit place near the state park is a seal/otter rescue along the main street. It is right behind the gift shop. You can tell you're getting close because you can hear the seals and otters from a block away, hehe. It's very cheap to enter and the best part is for a couple of dollars you get to feed them! Children and adults have a blast feeding the seals and otters and some will even do tricks for you!
Now to the state park itself. Morro rock is a really awesome thing to see and there are many birds that live there. Small children may not be very interested in seeing the rock but it doesn't take very long. Afterwards you can head down to the beach itself and spend the day swimming and building sand castles! Although, the water never gets very warm even in the summer. The beach usually doesn't have very much liter but there always seems to be a lot of seaweed on the coast.
I like to visit this park because it usually isn't very crowded and there is so much nearby. I always spend a day here every summer!
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"Great Family Camping"
If you are into remote camping trips this place might not be for you. If you like some luxuries and have kids, which makes life so unpredictable, then this is the camp ground for you!
Morro Bay State Park camp ground was recently redone to include new bathrooms :0). The Camp ground is right on the estuary and there are some nice walks/short hikes there. Many are BOB stroller friendly. The camp ground itself is located right near town and with older kids or a bike trailer you can bike to town for pizza and/or ice cream. There is also a tasty restaurant in the park on the bay and a golf course (one of the only state parks that can boast this.) The museum there is well worth the couple of dollars to get in. It is very hands on and interactive and the docents are so friendly and very knowledgeable. Ask about their Junior Ranger program too!
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"Great setting!"
The campground sits nestled between the tall Eucalyptus trees across from a quieter part of the bay, next to a golf course and close to the Natural History Museum which is excellent for kids! One of our favorite things to do is to visit the history museum, grab a bite to eat at the small restaurant in the harbor, and watch the boats sail in and out.
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"AMAZING!"
We just LOVE Morro Bay. There are so many awesome hikes, bike trails and the beaches are so much fun to picnic at and hang out as a family. This beach is really great for young kids because it has an area where there are cool tide pools. It can get really crowded - so just be ready for lots of people when you go!
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"Great day trip"
Morro Bay State Park offers great hiking up Black Hill (the hill the golf course is on), or you can drive to almost the top and walk the remaining 1 mile to the top. From on top of the hill, you can enjoy 360 degree views - the valley toward San Luis Obispo, southward into Los Osos and Montana de Oro state park, the bay of Morro Bay and the sand spit which creates it, and views along the north coast to Cayucos.
Begin the hike at the bottom in the campground, or drive through the golf course and continue up the hill (one lane road) and park at the top.
When you're finished, eat at the Bayside Cafe in the Morro Bay State Park Marina. They have excellent clam chowder and fish 'n' chips, and includes a children's menu (kids fish 'n' chips is the best deal around!). I love taking my son there- they are very sensitive to kids timing and brought the food and bread out right away, along with extra napkins.
Right next to the marina, up on the hill up the staircase beyond the marina bathrooms, is the Museum of Natural History, a great place for kids. On the marina, you can rent kayaks and the bay is usually very calm. You can also walk down the marina and a little bit into the estuary. All in all, a great spot!
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"Morro Rock"
We love going to Morro Rock and feeding the Sea Gulls and other wildlife. It's also fun to drive to the rock and park on the bay side to watch the Sea Otters with their babies eating and lounging in the water on their backs, or look up and try to spot a Peregrine Falcon. Across the way is the actual beach that you can build fun sand castles, watch the surf tournaments (seasonal), play in the water, see the sand crabs and other ocean life, and more. The bathrooms and trail to/from the Embarcadero has been recently renovated, so it's a lot safer and easier to walk instead of driving if you're up for an easy trek. Oh, and if you have teens, the Skate Park is right next to the playground! :)
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"Fun with the Family"
Nearly 2,000 acres along the Pacific shore contain many picnic and camping areas, an eighteen-hole golf course, a marina, a cafe, a primitive natural area, an estuary (great for bird-watching), and boat rentals.
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"Beautiful and fun"
The golf course is a great place for dad and the bay is a gorgeous place to watch the wildlife. My sea otter loving kids think the bay is the perfect place to spend the day! I've camped here with my family since I was a child and have enjoyed it every single time. I love creating new memories here with my own family!
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"Fantastic views, great for families"
The Morro Bay Campground is excellent for families. Everything is easy to get to. Nice flat camping spots. Some are a little small, but nothing beats having clean bathrooms and lots of fun activities nearby. Be sure to take the kids kayaking in Morro Bay. The waters in the bay are so calm, perfect for kids. View are stunning.
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