Morro Strand State Beach
4.7★ · 447 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · free
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
4.9 miles of shoreline
Map of Morro Strand State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring binoculars for birdwatching
The beach hosts snowy plovers, whimbrels, marbled godwits, brown pelicans, and Heerman's gulls in protected dune areas.
Come for sunset photography
The Morro Rock profile creates exceptional sunset views with the sun at your back for afternoon photos, even.
Go at low tide for beachcombing
Reviewers consistently found tons of sand dollars at low tide and were able to explore tide pools along.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekdays and post-holiday periods offer vast stretches of beach without crowds, while summer and weekends see the lot.
Expect consistent wind
Multiple reviewers noted moderate to strong winds are typical, so plan layered clothing and secure loose items.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
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
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 93442
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Morro Strand State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Morro Strand State Beach?
120 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 Strand State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
