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Morro Bay

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Morro Bay History

   Morro Bay is located on the north end of the bay that shares its name. Both city and bay were named for Morro Rock, a local landmark that rises 576 feet out of the Pacific. The rock is the largest in a chain of extinct volcano peaks -- known as the Seven Sisters or the Nine Morros -- that runs for 12 miles along the coast.
   Morro Rock was named by Portuguese navigator Juan Cabrillo in 1542. Legend says Cabrillo called the rock "El Moro" because it resembled the head of a turban-wearing Moor.
   The Chumash Indians were the region's sole inhabitants until the 1820s, when the Mexican government issued a land grant to the Canet family. In 1870, the original township of Morro Bay was laid out on the edge of the Canets' land. The town's organizer was a settler named Franklin Riley, who made the sand-swept region more habitable by planting cypress and eucalyptus trees to stop coastal erosion.
   From the late 1800s through World War II, Morro Bay served as a small port and fishing village. By 1935, Morro Bay housed 150 commercial vessels that were more than 30 feet in length.
   Morro Bay incorporated in 1964, and the fishing industry remains at the heart of the city's culture. Morro Bay is also known as a pleasant tourist destination, offering scenic Pacific views and mild weather all year long.

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Activities

   Morro Bay Harbor is home to one of California's most productive commercial fishing fleets. Visitors can participate in various boating activities, such as kayak rental, bay cruises and fishing excursions. The harbor also provides an excellent view of the city's namesake, Morro Rock, which is known as the "Gibraltar of the Pacific."
   Embarcadero Street, located near the harbor, is a great spot to shop, dine or just stroll along the marina. Nearby Tidelands Children's Park is also a wonderful place to relax and watch the boats sail by.
   Morro Bay State Park features a lagoon and a natural bay habitat. The park offers opportunities for sailing, fishing, hiking and bird watching. It's also home to the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, which has exhibits on nautical and Native American life.
   Montana de Oro State Park has a varied landscape of streams, canyons, beaches and cliffs. Backpackers enjoy hiking the park's many trails, which are also open to mountain bikers and equestrians.
   Each year, the Morro Bay Harbor Festival celebrates the city's waterfront with a wine and seafood fair, music events, marine-related displays, and arts and craft vendors.
   Other annual events include the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, the Lighted Boat Parade and the Morro Bay Jazz Festival.

Morro Bay Fast Facts

   Location: Morro Bay is located on Highway 1 near the Pacific coast, about 13 miles north of San Luis Obispo
  *Total area: 10.16 square miles (5.16 square miles land area; 5 square miles water area)
  *Population: 10,350
  *Housing units: 6,251
   Average annual rainfall: 17.61 inches
   Average temperatures: 60ºF in summer, 52ºF in winter
*Information provided by 2000 Census

Schools

   There are three public schools in Morro Bay: two elementary schools and one high school. Middle school students attend classes in neighboring communities.

Beaches

   Morro Strand State Beach, located north of Morro Bay, is a three-mile stretch of sand featuring several picnic areas. Activities include fishing, beach combing, kite flying and windsurfing.
   Montana Del Oro State Park, located south of Morro Bay, features more than 8,000 acres of rugged cliffs and secluded beaches. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground.

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