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Morro Bay National Estuary

South Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-442-4467
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Morro Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Bodies of Water
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
Description: California coastal wetland located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and covering 10 miles of shoreline.
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Toledo, Ohio
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

I have been coming to Morro Bay for 10 years and there is a lot to do in and around the estuary. I highly recommend renting a kayak for some of the closest experiences you can get with the wildlife, from birds, seals, and my wife and I even saw a stingray and gray whales from kayaks if you venture... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Every moment nature provides something special. The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in MB State Park is a fantastic place to learn about the marvelous treasure. Only $3.00 for people 17 years of age and over , this is a GEM. Overlooking the water, with exhibits as to wind, Morro Rock, Marine Mammals, birds. Great collection of birds to... More

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San Luis Obispo,CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Bring your old shows to walk on the mud flats. Or you can view it from the car but that is not as fun. More

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California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This is a gorgeous area by the Natural History Museum. You often see people clam here. It's a small beach but has the best view of the bay. A great place to park and enjoy the beauty. More

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Santee
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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I love Morro Bay; it's a wonderful seaside town. On every trip, I make my way over to Morro Rock, where nearby, visitors can see groups of sea otters. You can easily locate them just off the rocky shore on the south side of Morro Rock and/or by renting a kayak at Rock Kayak Co., which is in town next... More

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Clovis, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

what a wonderful place for the animals, fish and birds that live in this estuary More

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Ventura, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Nice little hands on museum right on the Embarcadero. Very interesting facts More

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Seaside, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

You have got to see this . All the water ways and birds. Go to the Elfin forest and get a veiw from up top. Its amazing! More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

This is a rare chance to share this planet with nature. You have to see it to really believe it--and don't miss the drive through the Morro Bay State park--wow. More

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Arroyo Grande, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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Rent a kayak, or bring your own and choose to put-in up at Coleman Cove (sand) or south at the concrete launch ramp. From the ramp it is about a two mile paddle to the Rock, with the playful otters just offshore (stay away, they are protected), or for a shorter paddle go south to the Marina, where you can... More

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