We camped at the Strand which is about a mile up the beach from the Rock. The view as we hiked toward it was spectacular--surfers, parasailors, a horse rider, shells and seaweed on the beach. As we approached the rock we realized that the white striations on the rock was bird poop. The rock is roped off to humans entirely,... More

We visited on a gusty afternoon to watch the surfers and were bombed by bird droppings dispersed by the wind. Had to take our van to the Shell station drive-thru car wash afterwards. Even though the park is free, plan to pay at least $6 for a car wash afterwards on windy days!

Drove to parking lot at end of road to Morro Rock. There is a nice little beach to explore and great views of nesting gulls and other birds at low elevations in the huge rock.

Ocotber-April is the best time for bird-watching, it does not get too hot or cool in the bay though so good to visit anytime of year. In May there is a classic car show in the town, that was a lot of fun. Be warned though everywhere stops serving food a 9PM in Morro Bay!

I've driven by Morro Bay and Morro Rock a number of times, but never had time to stop. This time, I took a week to drive down the coast from Oakland, and had a wonderful time. Fell in love with Cayucos and Morro Bay. The rock is fascinating, has great parking, and lots of wildlife , although I don't know... More

It was worth the short drive. Bring your camera and binoculars. See the wildlife and surfers. It was a beautiful day. It was cool but the sun was great. Bring a picnic lunch.

Could see The Rock from our hotel room. Had a nice walk with our puppy, Lacey up to the rock and over to the ocean.

Morro Bay is our favorite plave to visit. Morro Rock can be seen from Los Osos to Cayucos.We love the squirrels they will take crackers right from your hand, its to cute.Like others have said if you have binoculars with you, its even a much greater experance.Don't drive by on the freeway without stopping to visit the rock, you won't... More

Morro Bay has a darling street to shop and to eat - and you can see the huge Morro Rock all along the street. Wonderful to see, great photo op locations. Don't miss it. It's amazing.