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San Luis Obispo County
Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary – Morro Rock Beach Bike Path loop from Morro Strand State Beach

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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary – Morro Rock Beach Bike Path loop from Morro Strand State Beach

Moderate

4.8

(5596)

12,200

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Morro Bay — National Estuary – Morro Rock Beach Bike Path loop from Morro Strand State Beach

01:28

13.9km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.38 km

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

You are treated to stunning views of the bay from the museum and its outdoor sculpture garden. The museum costs $3 to enter (free for kids 17 and under) and …

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6.77 km

Heron Rookery Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

8.94 km

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Highlight • Lake

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program office can provide information about the preserve, and from the viewing platform at the restaurants next door are great views of the bay and Morro Rock.

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4

9.29 km

Anchor Memorial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small but picturesque park features a large anchor, picnic tables, and a fishing pier extending out past the boat docks. All of this makes for a near-perfect view of …

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5

9.58 km

Morro Bay T Pier — Otter viewing area

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Sea otters sleep in the water here. One animal has previously wrapped itself in seaweed to avoid being swept away by the current.

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6

9.91 km

Morro Bay Power Plant Smokestacks

Highlight • Monument

TNT? 🧨💥

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7

10.3 km

Morro Rock View — Coleman Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small park protecting the narrow landbridge connecting Morro Rock with the Morro Bay shoreline.

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8

11.3 km

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Morro Rock Natural Preserve, a geological marvel formed 23 million years ago, is part of the Nine Sisters volcanic plugs. Standing at 576 feet, it served as a vital navigational …

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9

12.5 km

Morro Rock Beach Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Paved dedicated bike trail leading out to iconic Morro Rock and along the Morro Bay beach

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B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

2.82 km

2.71 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

4.75 km

1.30 km

830 m

552 m

280 m

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