![]() ![]() North of Morro Bay is the tiny coastal village of Cayucos, with sandy beaches and a long pier. There are views of the bay, and benches to relax for a bit. ![]() Some trails are accessible, and there are interpretive plaques offering information on the flora and fauna. Yet another beautiful natural spot in Los Osos, Sweet Springs Nature Preserve has nature trails you can walk, and a couple of viewing platforms. Guided tours or nature walks are sometimes offered, so check the schedule before your visit if you want to join a guided walk through the beautiful preserve. There are benches if you want to sit for a bit and enjoy the quiet beauty. Read the information plaques that describe the plants and talk about the native peoples that lived here. Look for birds, animals, and butterflies as you walk, and enjoy the diverse flora. You can visit between sunrise and sunset, year round. The trail is accessible, and there are views of Morro Rock and the bay. Walk the 0.8-mile boardwalk trail through the forest to explore the diverse environments. The boardwalk at the El Moro Elfin Forest The 90-acre forest is home to a variety of habitats, with several dozen species of plants, animals, birds, and insects. ![]() The park gets its name from the fact that California Live Oaks, which grow tall elsewhere, are stunted here: they make for beautiful photos. Stroll El Moro Elfin ForestĮl Moro Elfin Forest is located in Los Osos, just south of Morro Bay. The rookery is adjacent to The Inn at Morro Bay. You can walk to the heron rookery from the Museum of Natural Historyin Morro Bay State Park. Make sure you pack your binoculars when you visit Morro Bay! Our go-to binoculars are the Celestron Trailseeker compact binoculars: they are not too heavy, and they perform well in low light. If you are lucky, you may see young birds being fed by their parents, or adult blue herons in flight: they look magnificent, with their huge wingspan. The grove of eucalyptus trees is one of the largest rookeries between San Francisco and Mexico, and you will see not only great blue herons but also double-crested cormorants, and maybe egrets as well. Morro Bay has a Winter Bird Festival in January each year.Ī great white egret at the rookery PC: Zoe While many species of birds can be seen here year round, avid birders should plan on a winter visit to see the large populations of migratory birds that use the estuary and other coastal habitats here as resting and feeding grounds. Morro Bay is classified as an Audobon Important Bird Area. Take a whale-watching cruise for the best chance of seeing whales.Īlthough you may be lucky and spot one (or more) from shore during the annual migration, it is much more common to see them from the water. You can see whales year round in Morro Bay: California gray whales, humpback whales, blue whales, orcas, and finback whales. ![]() You may see (and hear!) sea lions enjoying the sun on the floating dock in the harbor. You are more likely to see harbor seals and sea lions on a boat or kayak tour, but you may occasionally spot them from the Embarcadero as well. Otters do not enjoy bad weather, so you are more likely to see them when the sun is out. Taking a boat tour, or a kayak tour, is another way of spotting otters in the bay. In Morro Bay, you may also see otters in the kelp beds by Morro Rock. ![]()
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