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Morro Rock Beach
4.8★ · 2,232 Google ratings · Morro Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 190 ft away · free
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
60°F
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 123 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Morro Rock Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2016–2026
Explore rocky areas beyond the main beach
Walking past the marked beach reveals tide pools with crabs and starfish, rock formations stacked by visitors, and wave-crashing views.
Look for sea otters and wildlife
Reviewers consistently spotted sea otters, sea lions, birds, and pelicans, making wildlife viewing a reliable activity throughout the visit.
Time your visit for sunset photography
The rock changes color dramatically as the sun sets and provides some of the best photo opportunities at this location.
Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds
Reviewers note the beach is significantly less crowded on weekdays compared to weekends and holidays.
Bring a jacket regardless of season
The area is consistently windy and can feel cold even on clear days, particularly in the morning and afternoon.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
60°F
Waves
3.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:02 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Coleman Dr, Morro Bay, CA 93442
🅿 Parking 190 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Morro Rock Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Morro Rock Beach?
180 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Morro Rock Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Morro Rock Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
