Central Coast
Natural History Association
and California State Parks
partners in sponsoring the
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
and other Central Coast State Parks
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The Mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. zonwering buiten California State Park campgrounds, including those in San Luis Obispo Coast District, can be reserved as much as seven months or as little as 48 hours in advance. To make a reservation, call 1-800-444-7275. For more information on California State Parks, visit the departmental website at http://parks.ca.gov/
Morro Strand State Beach includes several miles of gently sloping beach ideal for strolling or surf fishing. The popular 104 site developed campground is on reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Call 1-800-444-7275 to make a reservation. When traveling north on Hwy. 1 in Morro Bay, turn left on Yerba Buena Street to reach Morro Strand State Beach. Morro Rock Natural Preserve is home to a pair of peregrine falcons who can often be seen flying about their eyrie. Surf fishing, surfing and beachcombing are popular pastimes here at the base of famous Morro Rock. Morro Rock is located at the northern end of the Embarcadero in the city of Morro Bay. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve occupies 85 serene acres just seven tenths of a mile east of South Bay Blvd. on Los Osos Valley Road in the town of Los Osos. A mile long self guided trail winds through a grove of 800-year-old coast live oaks contorted into fantastic shapes.
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Morro
Bay State Park is the home of the Museum of Natural History as well as
hiking trails, a salt marsh with many species of migratory birds, a 135 site developed
campground without showers, a group camp, an 18 hole golf course, a boat marina, a cafe and many docent-led nature
walks. The campground is on year-round reservations. Call 1-800-444-7275 to reserve a site. 