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Morro Bay Estuary

California

About

Morro Bay Estuary is a public beach in California, about 2 miles from the town of Morro Bay, within the San Luis Obispo Unit. There is no fee to visit. Conditions stay mild year-round, with typical averages from a nearby weather station in Morro Bay showing September and October as the warmest months, with highs around 72°F and lows in the mid-50s. Summer and early fall are also the driest stretch, with rain rare from June through October. Several trails start close by, including the Exercise Trail and Park Ridge Trail, each within about 1.5 miles. Climbers can head to El Dorado, about 1.6 miles away. Morro Bay State Park Campground, about 2 miles off, is the nearest place to camp.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Fee

Free

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Morro Bay Estuary

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–72°F and lows of 46–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan65° high46° low
  2. Feb65° high48° low
  3. Mar66° high49° low
  4. Apr67° high49° low
  5. May67° high52° low
  6. Jun66° high54° low
  7. Jul67° high56° low
  8. Aug70° high57° low
  9. Sep72° high56° low
  10. Oct72° high54° low
  11. Nov69° high50° low
  12. Dec65° high46° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • San Luis Obispo Unit · Public land
Nearest town
Morro Bay, California · 2.2 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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