Morro Bay, CA

united states

Morro Bay anchors California's Central Coast around the iconic 576-foot Morro Rock. Highway 1 connects the city north and south along the coast, while Highway 41 provides inland access from Atascadero. Most visitors arrive via US-101 through San Luis Obispo, about 13 miles southeast. The Mediterranean climate brings mild temperatures year-round with frequent marine layer. The working fishing fleet departs the protected harbor each dawn, bringing in fresh rock cod and Dungeness crab.