Morro Bay
Located approximately 17 miles south of
Cambria, the Morro Bay area is known for its natural beauty and is a
Globally Important Bird
Area on the Pacific Flyway.
Morro Bay's landmark
is Morro Rock, a volcanic peak over 21 million years old. This
576-foot-high dome-shaped formation now serves as a preserve for the
endangered peregrine falcons that nest in its crevices. As a bird
sanctuary, Morro Bay provides a beneficial habitat to more than 250
species. Dozens of Festival
events appeal to all birders and to visitors interested in Morro Bay, a
designated national and state estuary. The return of wintering birds to
Morro Bay, California, is celebrated each year at the Morro Bay Winter
Bird Festival, held over the Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend. Birders
spotted
213 species
during the January 2004 Festival.
The
Morro Bay Natural
History Museum, located in
Morro Bay State Park, includes engaging exhibits, informative lectures,
and a hands-on discovery area for children; nature walks are conducted
on a regular basis.
Morro Bay is the perfect place to get
your sea legs. Try one of these boat tours:
At the Helm Boat Rentals
Tel 805 771-9337
845 Embarcadero Blvd. - Call for details.
Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks
Tel 805 772-9463
699 Embarcadero Blvd. #9 - Tours of the bay with underwater and above
water sights. Call for reservations.
Tiger's Folly II
Tel 805 772-2257
1205 Embarcadero Blvd. - Tours of the bay in a working paddlewheel boat.
Has a bar on board and offers clam chowder on Harbor Cruises. Sunday
Champagne Brunch and Dinner Cruises. Call for details.
Virg's Fish'n
Tel 805 772-1222 / 800 762-5263
1215 Embarcadero Blvd. - Sport Fishing. Whale watching and sport
fishing, weather permitting. Call for more information.
If you are feeling a little more
adventurous, try your hand at kayaking:
Central Coast Outdoors
805 528-1080
In Los Osos, offering day and weekend biking, hiking, and kayaking
trips. Call for more information and reservations.
Kayak Horizons
805 772-6444
551 Embarcadero Blvd. Rent a kayak or canoe or take the Clam Taxi to the
sand spit. Clam Taxi rides are $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 12
years. Call for more information.
Rock Kayak Company Rentals & Tours
805 772-2906
845 Embarcadero Blvd. - Call for reservations
State
Park Marina
805 772-8796
State Park Road in the Marina
Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks
Tel 805 772-9463
699 Embarcadero Blvd. #9
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