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Morro Rock

Morro Bay, CA
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Morro Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
Description: Home to flocks of Peregrine falcons, egrets and blue herons, the 50-acre Morro Rock is the last in a chain of extinct volcanoes.
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Pismo Beach, California, USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

When the waves come in, this is the place to watch the ocean's power!

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Paso Robles, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Morro Rock really does exist! Many days it shrouded in so much fog you can't see it but it's really there. Be sure and look for the peregrine falcons that call the 'rock' home. Sea otters can be spotted from the parking area near the rock as well.

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Exeter, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Gotta love the Rock!!! It's just a BIG ROCK! It's amazing that some politician has not broke it up into lil pieces and tried to sell it off. But really....love this park area. Great for a lunch picnic but watch out for seagulls! :) Great place for the kids to run around and play in the sand. It is very... More

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Ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This rock/mountain sits in the middle of town at the water's edge. There is a nice park and room to stretch you legs and walk around the rock. Very neat.

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Bakersfield, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This is an easy walk from downtown out to the rock, or you can drive. The otters were out in the bay, on the left side of the road. Watch out for those fat aggressive squirrels and seagulls, they expect to be fed!

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Camarillo
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great place to walk around and commune with nature.

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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile

We like traveling to coastal towns as they are dog friendly. So, off we were to Morro Bay. Our Inn is dog friendly. While walking by shops, we were told we could not take our dog, BuddyBoy, in. After talking with local folks, we learned the town is NOT dog friendly. The shop owners have dogs but only their dogs... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The huge rock sitting close to shore is the main attraction, along with the small harbor of pleasure boats.

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Newport News, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

it's my favorite volcanic plug. it's odd and quirky and beautiful at sunset.

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Shaver Lake, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Rock up close is awesome plus there is a great beach to walk on that's never crowded!

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