Features: Accessible beach surrounding the remarkable Morro Rock, next to the harbor which is home to many species of marine life and the local whale watching tour boats
Wildlife: One of the best spots to see wild sea otters in the state, plus sea lions in the harbor and whales often spotted from shore. Snowy plovers nest and are protected on the next-door Morro Strand State Beach
Amenities: Public restrooms, showers, fire pits
Accessibility: Flat, dirt terrain surrounding Morro Rock, with a number of benches facing the water and parking immediately next to trails. The Harbor Department can be contacted to arrange free use of their beach wheelchairs
Best Time of Year: Year-round viewing of sea otters is excellent here, while swimming and paddle boarding are more popular in the warmer summer months. The town of Morro Bay is quiet in the fall and winter months, with discounted accommodations
Cost: Free entrance and parking (dirt lot)
