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Hike-in Required
No
ADA accessible
No
Guided tours
No
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Morro Bay is formed by a 4-mile-long sand spit south of the town and harbor of Morro Bay. This sand spit is a part of Montana de Oro State Park, and the day use parking area makes a great jumping off point for a peaceful day on the beach or the more strenuous all-day hike out to the end of the spit, literally a stone's throw from Morro Rock.
From the parking area, the wide, well-maintained gravel trail winds down about a quarter mile to the dunes, where it turns to soft sand for the last few hundred feet. In March the wildflowers can be spectacular, but any time of the year is beautiful on the stunning beach that stretches as far as the eye can see in either direction.
Logistics + Planning
Preferable season(s)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Congestion
Low
Parking Pass
Not Required
Pros
Pleasant short hike to the beach. Beautiful dunes. Wildflowers in spring.
Cons
Dogs aren't allowed on the beach.
Pets allowed
Not Allowed
Features
Wildflowers
Big vistas
Sand Dunes
Location
Nearby Adventures
Santa Maria Valley + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, California
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