This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites. A three-mile stretch of beach connects the southern and northern entrances to the beach. Fishing, windsurfing, jogging, Horseback riding and kite flying are popular.
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| Morro Strand State Beach |
Kayakers who paddle Morro Bay will find sheltered waters and plenty of shorebirds. Pack a lunch to eat on a sandspit, paddle past a heron rookery, or look for otters in the water. Or hook up with a guided sunset or full-moon tour.A few miles south of Morro Bay, Montaña de Oro State Park has trails, campgrounds, and undeveloped beaches. Spooner's Cove is the best-known of several protected spots—explore on your own or take a guided walk with the Central Coast Natural History Association.Big winter waves and jagged rocks are standard at Hazard Canyon Reef in Montaña de Oro State Park—experienced surfers only.Cast a line into the surf at Morro Strand State Beach. Watch for peregrine falcons wheeling overhead and snowy plovers at your feet. There are beachside campsites here as well.Learn more about the flora and fauna of Morro Bay's beaches and estuary at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park.
Location - DirectionsThe beach is two miles south of Cayucos on Highway 1. Take the Yerba Buena exit, a short distance north of Morro Bay, 24
th Street allows access to the northern part of the beach.
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| Morro Rock and Morro Strand State Beach |
