Morro Rock Beach
Note: This park has a drug problem in recent years. Update 2024: Now that the Boise law of 2018 has been overturned, people are being arrested finally. I saw a vanlifer be searched and moved by police early in the morning.
Morro Rock Beach, south of the creek of Morro Strand State Beach, is a gorgeous wild beach at the base of Morro Rock. The incredible formations on the rock loom above you as the wild surf swirls below. Crazy surfers brave the freezing cold water and the unpredictable currents. Swarms of birds fly overhead riding the gusts of wind. It's a beautiful scene- nature in all its wildness. It's fun to stand on the short promenade above the beach and watch the surfers and waves. Many people hang out on this promenade which has a row of benches plus fire pits.
Because the creek spills into the ocean, you can't walk very far on this southern part of Morro Strand State Beach. The part north of the creek is called Cloisters Beach. It is more secluded, is abundantly sandy, and affords a longer walk along the shore.
You can walk around Morro Rock to the other side of it, which is more sheltered, and check out the incredible rock above you, the cactus, the rock cairns, and the tiny beach with sea dollars. When there's a cold wind, this area is warmer than Morro Rock Beach.
You can walk the amazing Harborwalk from here, along Morro Bay estuary enjoying the sight of sea otters! It takes you into Morro Bay town where you can eat some fresh seafood at a restaurant right on the bay while you watch seals swim by. You can also play a game on the giant chess board or walk a little further along Embarcadero to beautiful ship-themed Tidelands Playground.
The Cloisters Beach Path can be accessed from near Morro Rock if you walk east on Coleman Drive, and then north on Embarcadero. It is not as nice as the Harborwalk though.
People gather to watch the waves and surfers.
Morro Rock is magnificent.
The scenery is beautiful here at the point.
Light breaks through the thick clouds by late morning and lights up the tip of the rock.
Morro Rock, shrouded in fog, around the corner from the beach.
Sitting on the rocks watching the surfers.
There is a pelican nest at the top!
Pelicans hanging out at the top.
A surfer braves the cold.
Surfer heading in.
Waves crashing on the rocks.
Lifeguard shack with an amazing view.
Fire pit to keep you warm.
Beachgoers.
This lifeguard shack has one of the nicest views ever!
Turquoise water.
Sign warning of the dangers of surfing or swimming here.
Sign advising how to save yourself when caught in a rip current- good thing to know!
A young surfer.
Gorgeous rocks.
Amazing rock formations on Morro Rock, above you as you stand at the beach.
Gorgeous rock formations where Morro Rock meets the sea.
The lagoon that often meets the sea.
Looking across the lagoon to the hills.
The soft sand you walk down to get onto the beach.
The beach!
The dunes!
Cactus flowers at the base of the rock.
Silvery plants, yellow flowers, cactus, and gorgeous Morro Rock, on the sunny sheltered side of Morro Rock.
Looking across the inlet at the dunes.
The sparkling water of the inlet!
Sheltered inlet beach on the south side of the rock.
Strand with benches and the wonderful shapes of the rock at Morro Rock Beach.
Surfers along the shore.
Morro Rock and Pillar Rock on the very end, as seen from the strand with benches.
Fisherman's Family sculpture on the sunny sheltered side of Morro Rock.
Little flowers along the inlet.
Cactus growing at the warm, sheltered side of Morro Rock! Come here when it's windy!
World Surf League Contest at Morro Rock Beach. Gorgeous backdrop!
People gather to watch the SLO CAL Surf Contest at Morro Rock Beach in December 2024.
A surfer catches a wave at the SLO CAL Surf Contest in December.
Surfer on a wave at the SLO CAL Surf Contest.
Surfer floating on a wave, at the SLO CAL Surf Contest.
Surfer at the December SLO CAL Surf Contest.
Catching a wave with a rock stack behind.
Surfer throwing some spray at the SLO CAL Surf Contest.
Surfboard on perfect dunes.
A surfer walks away, with stunning rock backdrop.
Photographers gather on the beach at the SLO CAL Surf Contest.
Long-billed curlew bird walking the shore. The long bill can reach crab and shrimp deep in the sand.
The creek and silhouette of a mountain.
The creek, shining blue like the sky.
Bumpy patterns on the blue shoreline.
A surfer runs into the water.
The SLO CAL Surf Contest booths.
A surfer enters the water.
You can walk to Morro Rock Beach from Morry Bay town via the Harborwalk.
To drive from Morro Bay town, take Embarcadero north and then turn left on Coleman Dr. There is a large parking lot on your right at the base of Morro Rock.
From Highway 1, head west on Morro Bay Blvd. Turn right on Main Street, and left on Beach Street. Turn right on Embarcadero and then left on Coleman Dr. There is a large parking lot on your right at the base of Morro Rock.
John S.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010
looks cold, but soooh uncrowded
Last Updated: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:05:59 GMT
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