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

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

Moderate

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

02:18

8.80km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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82 m

Museum of Natural History — Windy Cove beaches

Highlight • Beach

Excellent small museum about coastal marine life, and a shallow beach area safe for swimming with kids

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594 m

Heron Rookery Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

2.92 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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3.25 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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3.28 km

Morro Bay Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Morro Bay commercial fishing fleet, as well as pleasure boats, are harbored right in front of downtown

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3.28 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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3.53 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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