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

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San Luis Obispo County

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

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

00:36

5.60km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

344 m

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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2

608 m

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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3

3.75 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

4.08 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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5

4.11 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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6

4.37 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

4.40 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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B

5.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.28 km

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.59 km

1.53 km

250 m

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