Morro Strand State Beach (Atascadero Creek Rd.)
About
Morro Strand State Beach (Atascadero Creek Rd.) is a public ocean beach in California, about a mile from Morro Bay. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are not allowed. Late summer into fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 70 to 72°F from August through October, with almost no wet days in July and September. Morro Bay Harbor is just 0.4 miles away, and Breakwater Boulder is 0.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Morro Bay State Park Campground sits about a mile away. Black Hill Trail is roughly 2 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
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.
Location
Morro Strand State Beach (Atascadero Creek Rd.)
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, 1.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high46° low
- Feb65° high48° low
- Mar66° high49° low
- Apr67° high49° low
- May67° high52° low
- Jun66° high54° low
- Jul67° high56° low
- Aug70° high57° low
- Sep72° high56° low
- Oct72° high54° low
- Nov69° high50° low
- Dec65° high46° low
Nearby
- Morro Bay HarborRock climbing0.4 mi
- Breakwater BoulderRock climbing0.8 mi
- Morro Bay State Park CampgroundCamping1.1 mi
- Black Hill TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Pipeline TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Powerline TrailHiking2.3 mi
- El DoradoRock climbing3 mi
- Cerro AltoCamping7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
