Michelle's Guidebook
Hiking
Lots of great hiking and biking trails and horseback riding on the beach with overnight camping. Be sure to grab a trail map at the visitor center.
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Parque Estatal Montaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdLots of great hiking and biking trails and horseback riding on the beach with overnight camping. Be sure to grab a trail map at the visitor center.
No crowds and on a sunny clear day the views are phenomenal when you make it to the top!
Broderson Trailhead
No crowds and on a sunny clear day the views are phenomenal when you make it to the top!
Bluff Trail is a level coastal trail suitable for hikers, bikes, and wheelchairs that is 2.1 miles long one way with a host of side trails that allow for outings between one and five miles. A hike of around three miles round trip with 90 feet of elevation change is the perfect way to see all the tide pools, beaches, rock islands, and natural bridges, along the superb coastline of Montana De Oro state park.
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Bluff Trail Montana De Oro
Bluff TrailBluff Trail is a level coastal trail suitable for hikers, bikes, and wheelchairs that is 2.1 miles long one way with a host of side trails that allow for outings between one and five miles. A hike of around three miles round trip with 90 feet of elevation change is the perfect way to see all the tide pools, beaches, rock islands, and natural bridges, along the superb coastline of Montana De Oro state park.
Golfing
Great 9 hole golf course located right along the bay. Great bar with dining and plenty of outdoor seating. Live music on the green every Sat 2-6pm.
Sea Pines Golf Resort
1945 Solano StSightseeing
The Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, 32+ acres located off Ramona Avenue in the town of Los Osos, has been owned and managed by the Morro Coast Audubon Society since 1989. The preserve offers hiking trails, beautiful views of Morro Bay and Morro Rock, and excellent birding opportunities.
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Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
660 Ramona AveThe Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, 32+ acres located off Ramona Avenue in the town of Los Osos, has been owned and managed by the Morro Coast Audubon Society since 1989. The preserve offers hiking trails, beautiful views of Morro Bay and Morro Rock, and excellent birding opportunities.
Sits adjacent to the Morro Bay Estuary which is home to over 200 plant species, 110 bird species, 22 species of mammals and 13 different reptiles and amphibians. Lots of spectacular views from all directions as you walk a boardwalk.
Accessible at Santa Ysabel and N. 11th Street for best parking. Accessibility is also available at Santa Ysabel and streets 12th-17th.
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Elfin Forest
17th StreetSits adjacent to the Morro Bay Estuary which is home to over 200 plant species, 110 bird species, 22 species of mammals and 13 different reptiles and amphibians. Lots of spectacular views from all directions as you walk a boardwalk.
Accessible at Santa Ysabel and N. 11th Street for best parking. Accessibility is also available at Santa Ysabel and streets 12th-17th.
Neighborhoods
Off the beaten path but a beautiful surprise….the bay ebbs and flows with the tides…sand dunes separate the bay from the ocean. Great kayaking and paddle boarding on high tides especially. Paddle across to the dunes….and it’s all yours to do as you please!
Baywood Park
Off the beaten path but a beautiful surprise….the bay ebbs and flows with the tides…sand dunes separate the bay from the ocean. Great kayaking and paddle boarding on high tides especially. Paddle across to the dunes….and it’s all yours to do as you please!
Farmers Market
Every Monday 2-4:30 in Baywood find great produce, cheeses, oils, soaps, etc from local farmers and local artisans. Don’t forget your hot kettle corn!
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Baywood Market
1297 2nd StEvery Monday 2-4:30 in Baywood find great produce, cheeses, oils, soaps, etc from local farmers and local artisans. Don’t forget your hot kettle corn!
Alehouses
Grab a cold beer here after a long day with some great food. Popular on Mondays during and after Farmers Market! A big Local Favorite!
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Beerwood
690 Santa Maria AvenueGrab a cold beer here after a long day with some great food. Popular on Mondays during and after Farmers Market! A big Local Favorite!
Plenty of beers on tap, good food, fire pits and may even catch some Live music from various local musicians. Great place to stop on your way out of Montana De Oro state park for a cold one!
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The Olde Alehouse
945 Los Osos Valley RdPlenty of beers on tap, good food, fire pits and may even catch some Live music from various local musicians. Great place to stop on your way out of Montana De Oro state park for a cold one!
Local Restaurants
Great sushi….a local favorite! Excellent ramen bowls! Sit under the trees! Tuesday’s are $5.00 for all hand rolls.
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Kuma.
2011 10th StGreat sushi….a local favorite! Excellent ramen bowls! Sit under the trees! Tuesday’s are $5.00 for all hand rolls.
Sylvester's Burgers
1099 Santa Ynez AveGreat outdoor seating!
La Palapa
1346 2nd StGreat Mexican food across from the bay.
Great place to grab a cold one on tap and order a pizza or wings. Chat with the locals at the bar.
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Nardonne's La Famiglia Pizzeria
715 Santa Maria AveGreat place to grab a cold one on tap and order a pizza or wings. Chat with the locals at the bar.
A local favorite on the bay. May want to call ahead for pickup/takeout if your time is limited. If time isn’t an issue hang out at the bay with a glass of wine until your order is ready. Great outdoor seating but place can get busy.
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Noi & Doi's 2nd Street Cafe
1325 2nd StreetA local favorite on the bay. May want to call ahead for pickup/takeout if your time is limited. If time isn’t an issue hang out at the bay with a glass of wine until your order is ready. Great outdoor seating but place can get busy.
Open for breakfast only 7:00am -1:00 pm Weds-Sunday. Super cute, authentic and original. Visit their 2nd St cafe across the street for lunch and dinner! Corner of Santa Maria and 2nd.
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Noi's Little Thai Takeout
1288 2nd StOpen for breakfast only 7:00am -1:00 pm Weds-Sunday. Super cute, authentic and original. Visit their 2nd St cafe across the street for lunch and dinner! Corner of Santa Maria and 2nd.
Great selection of tasty sandwiches and beers on tap. Nice outdoor seating, located in Ralph’s shopping center.
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The Beach Hut Deli
1240 Los Osos Valley RdGreat selection of tasty sandwiches and beers on tap. Nice outdoor seating, located in Ralph’s shopping center.
Fantastic sit down breakfast or brunch with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A local favorite for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
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Celias Garden Cafe Inc
1188 Los Osos Valley RdFantastic sit down breakfast or brunch with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A local favorite for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Sandwiches are amazing and large. Down across from the bay with great outdoor seating.
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High Street Deli
1326 2nd StreetSandwiches are amazing and large. Down across from the bay with great outdoor seating.