Guidebook for Morro Bay
Food Scene
Top Dog Coffee Bar
857 Main StGreat little coffee shop within walking distance.
Carla's Diner
1147 Scott StGreat American breakfast joint, nice walk.
Great french Bakery, fresh bread, pastries, coffee,sandwiches, burgers, great breakfast and lunch. Try an egg sandwich on a fresh croissant or baguette.
27 residents recomanen
La Parisienne
1140 Front StGreat french Bakery, fresh bread, pastries, coffee,sandwiches, burgers, great breakfast and lunch. Try an egg sandwich on a fresh croissant or baguette.
Frankie and Lola's Front Street Cafe
1154 Front StYummy and a little different.
Windows On the Water
699 EmbarcaderoGreat fine dining and happy hour specials!
Great food, a local favorite! Super popular so make reservations.
46 residents recomanen
The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar
899 EmbarcaderoGreat food, a local favorite! Super popular so make reservations.
If you want to take a break form the hustle and bustle on the Embarcadero, head to the back bay for a great lunch or dinner. Dinner is only Thur-Sun. Near Natural History Museum, kayak rentals, hikes
44 residents recomanen
Bayside Cafe
10 State Park RdIf you want to take a break form the hustle and bustle on the Embarcadero, head to the back bay for a great lunch or dinner. Dinner is only Thur-Sun. Near Natural History Museum, kayak rentals, hikes
Sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy some great local fish and oysters! After lunch, you can walk along the boardwalk towards the rock and see a few otters.
45 residents recomanen
Tognazzini's Dockside Restaurant
1245 EmbarcaderoSit on the outdoor patio and enjoy some great local fish and oysters! After lunch, you can walk along the boardwalk towards the rock and see a few otters.
Giovanni's Fish Market And Galley
1001 Front StGreat local fish market and restaurant.
Taco De Mexico
980 Main StLocal favorite Mexican.
Taco Temple Morro Bay
2680 Main StYummy Mexican fusion. Very popular and very busy.
Right on the Bay, beautiful views, nice breakfast, lunch and dinner with a nice happy hour. Easy walk down Marina St to the Embarcadero.
21 residents recomanen
Blue Sky Bistro
699 EmbarcaderoRight on the Bay, beautiful views, nice breakfast, lunch and dinner with a nice happy hour. Easy walk down Marina St to the Embarcadero.
Little local pizza shop, local place to watch sports. Again, short walk!
12 residents recomanen
Pizza Port
787 Main StLittle local pizza shop, local place to watch sports. Again, short walk!
A staple in Morro Bay. Good food, great views, easy walk from cottage!
55 residents recomanen
Dorn's Breakers Cafe
801 Market AveA staple in Morro Bay. Good food, great views, easy walk from cottage!
Hand carved roast beef, bratwurst, and more, a local favorite.
18 residents recomanen
Hofbrau der Albatross
901 EmbarcaderoHand carved roast beef, bratwurst, and more, a local favorite.
Wee Shack
1698 Main StGreat local Burgers and homemade chips!
Crills Salt Water Taffy
903 EmbarcaderoYummy salt water taffy and candy shop!
Short walk for Mexican food then down the block for a movie!
11 residents recomanen
Mi Casa Restaurant
650 Morro Bay BlvdShort walk for Mexican food then down the block for a movie!
Soft serve Ice Cream, banana splits, sundaes, burgers, fries, shakes. Not far from the Theater, easy walk.
Fosters Freeze
801 Piney WaySoft serve Ice Cream, banana splits, sundaes, burgers, fries, shakes. Not far from the Theater, easy walk.
An old Morro Bay Staple. Great retro cafe, nice breakfast joint, family run, just a few blocks away!
7 residents recomanen
Hungry Fisherman
399 Beach StAn old Morro Bay Staple. Great retro cafe, nice breakfast joint, family run, just a few blocks away!
Across from our little theater, great to grab a bite before a movie.
11 residents recomanen
Thai Elephant Morro Bay
355 Morro Bay BlvdAcross from our little theater, great to grab a bite before a movie.
Great local Bar and Restaurant. The bar is small, but what a view. You can see the pier and surfers while you have a drink waiting for a table for a great dinner.
51 residents recomanen
Schooners
171 N Ocean AveGreat local Bar and Restaurant. The bar is small, but what a view. You can see the pier and surfers while you have a drink waiting for a table for a great dinner.
Great Vegan Restaurant featuring local organic produce, juices and smoothies.
48 residents recomanen
Shine Cafe
415 Morro Bay BlvdGreat Vegan Restaurant featuring local organic produce, juices and smoothies.
The Grill Hut
850 Quintana RdRock Espresso Bar
275 Morro Bay BlvdSun-N-Buns Bakery & Espresso Bar
830 EmbarcaderoShopping
A fantastic, local new and used book store with great gifts. Be sure to check out the garden and chapel in the back!
6 residents recomanen
Garden Wedding Chapel
845 Main StA fantastic, local new and used book store with great gifts. Be sure to check out the garden and chapel in the back!
Fun to look at their amazing collection of shells, it has been in Morro Bay forever! It's where I bought the cute shell night light in bathroom!
8 residents recomanen
The Shell Shop, Inc.
590 EmbarcaderoFun to look at their amazing collection of shells, it has been in Morro Bay forever! It's where I bought the cute shell night light in bathroom!
Poppy
911 EmbarcaderoGreat women's clothing and more.
The Garden Gallery
680 EmbarcaderoGreat collection of gifts and plants. A local favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
Bay Theatre
464 Morro Bay BlvdOur awesome local theater only a short walk away.
On the south end of the bay, laid back with a friendly staff. Have lunch next door at The Bayside Cafe after a kayak of the bay!
30 residents recomanen
Kayak Shack
10 State Park RoadOn the south end of the bay, laid back with a friendly staff. Have lunch next door at The Bayside Cafe after a kayak of the bay!
The company, service, equipment is all very nice and affordable.
10 residents recomanen
Kayak Horizons
551 EmbarcaderoThe company, service, equipment is all very nice and affordable.
This course has the nickname of "Poor Man's Pebble Beach" and rightly so. The views of Morro Bay, the ocean and the sandspit are spectacular. Not unusual to see deer and wild turkey on the course.
47 residents recomanen
Morro Bay Golf Course
201 State Park RdThis course has the nickname of "Poor Man's Pebble Beach" and rightly so. The views of Morro Bay, the ocean and the sandspit are spectacular. Not unusual to see deer and wild turkey on the course.
Essentials
Albertsons
189 Niblick RdGrocery store for supplies.
Morro Bay Post Office
898 Napa AveIf you need the post office.
Local small town grocery store, fast and easy to get in and out of.
9 residents recomanen
Cookie Crock Warehouse
490 Quintana RdLocal small town grocery store, fast and easy to get in and out of.
Great little health food store with local, organic produce.
23 residents recomanen
Sunshine Health Foods
415 Morro Bay BlvdGreat little health food store with local, organic produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice pub with a great selection of beer and they play vinyl for your listing pleasure, with occasional live music.
40 residents recomanen
The Libertine Pub
801 EmbarcaderoNice pub with a great selection of beer and they play vinyl for your listing pleasure, with occasional live music.
Great wine and beer selection, nice atmosphere and great Paninis.
35 residents recomanen
STAX Wine Bar and Bistro
1099 EmbarcaderoGreat wine and beer selection, nice atmosphere and great Paninis.
Legends At the Old Circle Inn
899 Main StLocal watering hole within walking distance.
Otter Rock Cafe
885 EmbarcaderoNightly live music, bar, within walking distance.
Chateau Margene
845 EmbarcaderoWonderful Wines, informative staff!
The Siren Bar and Grill
900 Main Stopening soon
Morro Bay Wine Seller
601 EmbarcaderoNice spot for a glass of wine with occasional live music.
Parks & Nature
Parc Estatal de la Muntanya d'Or
3550 Pecho Valley RdBeautiful hiking and scenery.
Great hike with a spectacular view! Take Main St to the Golf Course, stay to the left until you reach parking lot at top. Steep, but not difficult with amazing views!
18 residents recomanen
Black Hill Lookout
Upper State Park RoadGreat hike with a spectacular view! Take Main St to the Golf Course, stay to the left until you reach parking lot at top. Steep, but not difficult with amazing views!
Walk along the boardwalks for a quick and easy tour of the estuary from the marina parking lot in the State Park. Trail at end of parking lot. Rent a canoe or kayak to really see it up close!
Morro Bay Estuary
Walk along the boardwalks for a quick and easy tour of the estuary from the marina parking lot in the State Park. Trail at end of parking lot. Rent a canoe or kayak to really see it up close!
There's ample parking at the southern end of the beach at The Rock. You can walk for miles all the way to Cayucos.
24 residents recomanen
Morro Strand State Beach
There's ample parking at the southern end of the beach at The Rock. You can walk for miles all the way to Cayucos.
Tidelands park is at the southern end of the Embarcadero. It has manicured lawns, beautiful benches, lovely picnic tables, and walkway with beautiful views of the bay. A wonderful play ground for kids
11 residents recomanen
Tidelands Playground
301-351 EmbarcaderoTidelands park is at the southern end of the Embarcadero. It has manicured lawns, beautiful benches, lovely picnic tables, and walkway with beautiful views of the bay. A wonderful play ground for kids
This is a park that you just might miss, if you are not real observant. The sign for the turn is small and it looks like a turn into a residential area. Beautiful spot with shore made of oyster shells
Bayshore Bluffs Park
This is a park that you just might miss, if you are not real observant. The sign for the turn is small and it looks like a turn into a residential area. Beautiful spot with shore made of oyster shells
Explore this natural reserve and unique ecosystem on a series of boardwalk trails. It's a popular spot for birders. Look for rare reptiles, insects, mammals and plants including the unique Pygmy Oak.
45 residents recomanen
Elfin Forest
17th StreetExplore this natural reserve and unique ecosystem on a series of boardwalk trails. It's a popular spot for birders. Look for rare reptiles, insects, mammals and plants including the unique Pygmy Oak.
Sightseeing
Morro Rock, the last in a chain of long-extinct volcanoes called the Nine Sisters and covers over 50 acres at its base and towers 576 feet above the entrance to Morro Bay. Trail at base on left side.
142 residents recomanen
Morro Rock
Coleman DriveMorro Rock, the last in a chain of long-extinct volcanoes called the Nine Sisters and covers over 50 acres at its base and towers 576 feet above the entrance to Morro Bay. Trail at base on left side.
Discover the lavish mansion and estate of William Randolph Hearst. Take a guided tour of the castle and its gorgeous gardens, and the Hearst Castle Theater. You might even see a real Zebra.
327 residents recomanen
Castell de Hearst
750 Hearst Castle RoadDiscover the lavish mansion and estate of William Randolph Hearst. Take a guided tour of the castle and its gorgeous gardens, and the Hearst Castle Theater. You might even see a real Zebra.
Worth the beautiful drive up Hwy 1. See hundreds of elephant seals and their pups.
28 residents recomanen
Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop
250 San Simeon Ave Worth the beautiful drive up Hwy 1. See hundreds of elephant seals and their pups.