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San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay Harbor – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

Hiking trails & Routes

San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay Harbor – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

Moderate

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Morro Bay Harbor – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

02:30

9.49km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.31 km

Morro Bay Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Morro Bay commercial fishing fleet, as well as pleasure boats, are harbored right in front of downtown

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2

1.34 km

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This anchor has a rather sad background - it represents the sailors of Morro Bay missing at sea

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3

1.67 km

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Highlight • Lake

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program office can provide information about the preserve, and from the viewing platform at the restaurants next door are great views of the bay and Morro Rock.

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4

4.36 km

Museum of Natural History — Windy Cove beaches

Highlight • Beach

Excellent small museum about coastal marine life, and a shallow beach area safe for swimming with kids

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5

5.08 km

Marina Peninsula Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice and informative trail through the brackish water area

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6.75 km

Heron Rookery Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

B

9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

2.57 km

2.01 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.98 km

1.42 km

810 m

517 m

498 m

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