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Morro Bay — National Estuary – Anchor Memorial Park loop from Morro Bay

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United States

California

San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary – Anchor Memorial Park loop from Morro Bay

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Morro Bay — National Estuary – Anchor Memorial Park loop from Morro Bay

00:49

7.85km

50m

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: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Waypoints

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3.08 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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3.41 km

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This anchor has a rather sad background - it represents the sailors of Morro Bay missing at sea

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3.44 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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4.03 km

Morro Bay Power Plant Smokestacks

Highlight • Monument

TNT? 🧨💥

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4.60 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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5.34 km

Nick Howell Legacy Bench

Highlight • Monument

This bench serves as a memorial to Nick Howell, one of the most respected waterfront citizens. His tools, which he used to work on the boats in the area, have …

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

3.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.78 km

1.01 km

302 m

Elevation

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Morro Bay — National Estuary – Anchor Memorial Park loop from Morro Bay

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

Anchor Memorial Park

Morro Bay Power Plant Smokestacks

Morro Rock View — Coleman Park

Nick Howell Legacy Bench

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