For a good view over Morro Bay and the rock, make the hike up Black Hill. From the carpark, the elevation gain only around 60m (190 feet), so you can do it in 20 minutes. For a nearby, more strenous hike, check out the Cerro Cabrillo Trail. […]
Latitude: 35
Morro Rock
The lava plug of a long extinct volcano, Morro Rock is the bay’s most distinctive feature. There is parking (and a popular surfing spot) at the base. The rock is sacred to Native Americans. […]
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
Morro Bay’s Natural HIstory Museum is operated by the California State Parks service. […]
Montaña de Oro State Park
A 19mi drive west of SLO will lead you to Montaña de Oro State Park, where you’ll find cliffs, beaches, mountains and hiking trails. […]
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo (or SLO) – located at an approximate halfway point between Los Angeles and San Francisco – is a prosperous, laid back down with a distinctive coastal Californian vibe. The town’s key sight is Mission San Luis Obispo, accessed from the pedestrian-only segment of Monterey St, just off Chorro St. […]
Willow Creek Overlook and Picnic Ground
Part of the Los Padres National Forest. Parking fees apply at the Willow Creek Beach Day Use area, which is managed by the forest service. […]
Soda Springs Trail
Similar to the the Salmon Creek Trail, but much shorter at just a mile in length. […]
Salmon Creek Hiking Trail
A hike of a few hours at the southern end of Big Sur. […]
Piedras Blancas Light Station
You can see Piedras Blancas Light Station from a distance as you drive by, but access to it is by guided tour only. A mile south of it is the largest elephant seal rookery on the West Coast. […]
William R Hearst State Beach
William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach is located near the historic town of San Simeon along California State Route 1, in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is named for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951), whose family is closely associated with the area. […]