Morro Bay, CA is an idyllic coastal town located just south of San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of California. It's known for its stunning views from Morro Rock, home to a large colony of Brown Pelicans, as well as its endless outdoor activities such as swimming, sailing, kayaking and fishing. The unique downtown area offers an array of shops and restaurants that boast local seafood and picturesque postcard views. With its quaint charm and easy-going atmosphere, it's no wonder why so many choose Morro Bay, CA as a destination for relaxation and exploration.
The reviews of Morro Bay are highly positive with travelers and locals alike raving about the natural beauty of the area. Beautiful beaches line the coastline offering plenty of sunbathing opportunities while back bays provide serene boat rides through wetlands teeming with wildlife. Even during peak times when visitors flock to this beachside paradise they report enjoying peaceful strolls along the shore or finding a quiet spot to enjoy the tranquility of nature without feeling overcrowded. Morro Bay also has plenty of attractions to keep everyone occupied from relaxed bike rides down flat roads to outdoor festivals showcasing local culture throughout the year. All in all, it is easy to see why people love visiting Morro Bay time and time again!
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MORRO BAY - 1/29/2013
Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most of the year,right now(late January)we have days in the upper 50's to low 70's,nights in 30's and 40's.Everything is green from recent rain,while the rest of the country is getting an Artic blast.This county has several MICRO CLIMATES,as terrain varies from coastal beaches to higher elevations just minutes away, inland.This is a beautiful place to live,with lots of varied things to do,but, real estate is thru the roof and California taxes
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move here if you can afford to - 8/23/2006
Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always between 60-75 degrees. Morro Bay/San Luis Obispo area is one of the few areas left in california that is beautiful but does not have tons of people and traffic. The downsides of Morro Bay are the fog and the cost of living. It is often overcast because we're right on the ocean. If that bothers you, San Luis Obispo is a better place to live, because it is still mild weather and is sunny almost always in the summer and still only about 15 minutes from the beach. This is a very anti-growth area with lots of environmentalists, for better or for worse.
Certainly this is the most pleasant place I've ever lived and I've lived in different areas of CA, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Mississippi, Utah, and Connecticut. There is not much industry though (because it's so anti-growth) so it's next to impossible to find a
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