Great place, educational, worth the trip. I go every time I'm in town. And I spend a ton of money…read morein the gift shop because I want to support the museum. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and have fun doing it. Great for the whole family.

A neat little museum to stop in when passing through. I would plan on spending about half hour…read more Entrance fee is $3 per adult.

The coastal town of Morro Bay, population a wee under 11,000, has a Maritime Museum. Small but…read moremighty museum that offers free admission. FREE! That's so awesome it's free making learning and history accessible for all. Adding they kindly accept donations though but don't verbalize it at all. No pressure or mentioning the f it by the staff. The museum is unlike any others in the best ways. They have an outdoor display of marine vessels. Real deal retired vessels, not made up arts n crafts models. Each vessel has an info board. And folks that know me, know I luv a good info board. Life long learner here. So learning about the local Morro Bay maritime history was so super neat. The museum building is tiny... one room. But they utilize every inch without the clutter. Organized and nicely displayed items. The room was filled with artifacts and even more history boards. Luv that! The docent was so great! She was engaging without being intrusive considering the small size of the place. Welcoming. Knowledgeable and providing historical local facts. She added to making the my visit just that more enjoyable. Just to note a few items of interest: +1880s whaling try pot. +1927 built tugboat Alma-she helped to rescue the entire 38 man crew of the oil tanker USS Monticello after it was struck by a Japanese submarine launched torpedo and ff the coast in December 1943. +Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle -Avalon built in early 1970s in Sunnyvale, CA, by Lockheed. Public restrooms building is in the parking lot. Gotta give it to Morro Bay in providing access to multiple public restrooms throughout the Embarcadero area.

What an unexpected find when we made a stop in Morro Bay! Super fun. Great place to stop by on a…read morepit stop along the coast.

We really just stumbled upon the Morro Bay Estuary Nature Center because we were visiting a gallery…read moreon the second floor of Marina Square in Morro Bay. It's so important to protect our natural environment, especially in California where it is so beautiful! As a former teacher, I found the information here would be very beneficial to students and tour groups. There's a beautiful view of Morro Rock, as well as informational displays about keeping the estuary safe and clean. It's a great place to spend some time on your tour of Morro Bay!

A very excellent museum, if you will, of the Estuary that really IS Morro Bay. Friendly staff up…read morefront and in the back is a docent who will set up some of their videos to watch. Displays are well done. Descriptions succinct enough to inform but not bore the visitor. I can imagine elementary school children racing through banging on anything with a button or opening the various drawers and niches throughout. For the more mature you will learn a lot going through here. Your admission is good for the day. We checked it out in the morning, left for lunch and came back later in the afternoon to look again. They have done a very fine job here and think it an excellent place to get oriented to Morro Bay and what makes it special. Quite an incubator of sea life to learn about.

If you like a slower pace, Morro Bay is great. Small shops, ocean breeze, and that huge rock…read morestaring at you everywhere you go. It's not a big tourist scene, which I actually loved. The beaches are clean, people were pleasant & mellow, and the bay views are beautiful. We spent most of the time just walking around. Plenty of parking too. While strolling the pier, you can find numerous seafood and waterfront dining options. If you live in California, it's a 3-day weekend escape, including the hours on the road.

Love this quiet little sleepy beach town! Morro bay is such a hidden gem off the 1, and one of my…read morefavorite spots in SLO county. There are lots of adorable little shops and boutiques, dog friendly restaurants, seal / otter watching, and a great beach for surfing or relaxing. A great spot to get fresh seafood. Highly recommend also getting a kayak or stand up paddle board to explore the bay while enjoying the great bay weather or catching a sunset.

David's art is outstanding. It was a pleasure to view his art in person in his gallery and to have…read morean opportunity to talk with him. Definitely inspiring!

Went in after eating at Shine next door and was glad I did! They have a huge selection of…read morelandscapes and seascapes featuring local areas. They even have an entire collection of dog art! And the staff is great!!

Absolutely magical! Peaceful and relaxing "girlfriend" weekend getaway 5 miles from downtown San…read moreLuis Obispo. Gorgeous homestead with luxurious bedding, gourmet kitchen, spacious gathering areas, thoughtful personal touches throughout, wrap around porches and expansive views. Beautiful orchard and gardens - so close to everything but a world away from the madding crowds. Well located near hiking, wineries, shopping, restaurants. Pattea, the owner, went out of her way to be sure we had everything we needed and enjoyed every minute of our stay. We had planned to eat out a few times but chose to stay in and enjoy the sunsets from the porch, sunrises off the back deck with our coffee and cooking in the fabulous kitchen. Thrilled to be her "first" Yelp! review and hope to enjoy this special place again in the future - it truly IS the Bees Knees!!! Pattea- Thanks so much for sharing your little piece of heaven.

If every writing project ended in a relaxing and sustaining residence like The Bees Knees Fruit…read moreFarm, Country House and Special Occasions, no one would ever complain about writing ever again. My friend Pattea Torrence once again created a space of such opulent beauty, yet grounded countryside in this Farm Stay. This is a place for weary souls to come to recover and find nirvana. Every tiny thought has gone into making it a temporary home. A well-stocked pantry, multiple coffee and tea options, many spaces to rest, and voluminous books to read. The inside boasted a cook's kitchen and an art museum quality to the furnishings. The feather bed- neigh every pillow, stuffed with soft down to encourage you to sit, read, recharge. Large country tables invited you to share nourishment and merriment with friends. The outside grounds are a combination of manicured plant perfection, while sprinkled with whimsy. And then a real farm. I made myself lunch from the leftover garden of summer. Plucked straight from the ground. I ate the apple off the tree as I had done as a child. I hugged a calf, took the ducks for a walk, and petted a purring rodent control system. This property was meant for strolling, I wandered by the seed barn, the playhouse, and the door that frames the distant mountains. I found a likeness in the garden. In the berry orchard, flanked by an ancient table with empty wine bottles. The setting was welcoming and capricious. Like everything here, such heart went into making each turn a surprise, yet sumptuous. A hawk screeched and circled above me as I tipped my hat to the woman who gives the world splendor and creativeness every day without regret. Her virtuosity and the magnificence she shares are pure magic. Book your visit NOW to The Bees Knees Fruit Farm, Country House and Special Occasions. #WritingRetreat #BeesKnees #Airbnb #farmstay

Great fun for the whole family. Probably not ideal for…read morepeople in wheelchairs A lot of different fun for smaller children including play area with swings and corn dive, bounce pad and more. The corn maze design changes by year so come out and try not to get lost. They is a bingo game you get a scratcher card to win a raffle. Will post more photos

lots of activities, the cost wasn't too expensive at all, it was totally worth it. They had every…read morepumpkin I could think of and then some, and also sold some food and drinks. The people were very nice, and Shawn was very generous and gave us a free Mashed Potato Squash. He gave us a full recipe and everything. It was a great time!

I did a paint night and I'm actually really happy with the art we created. They chose a good…read moresubject and we had excellent support in our course. I wanted to go a bit darker in colors and was helped to create something impressive considering I'm no artist. I love the art in their gallery, the vivid colors and the mystical subjects they choose. I highly recommend checking them out to purchase something to brighten up your home or to take an evening paint class.

fabulous local gallery with beautiful original and print pieces of local art. Great owner tooread more

My little ode to the City of Morro Bay. To me the harbor and waterfront vibe is unmatched. Unlike…read more its neighboring coastal town neighbors, the coexistence of both businesses (tourism and commercial fishing) is symbiotic. Not competing with one another but exists mutually bringing out the best to draw tourists in, like myself. Also ancient lore has it that the calm is brought about by the calming effects of the Morro Rock. Embarcadero: The waterfront, which is called the Embarcadero, is a mix of retail shops, restaurants, hotels, charter tours, local service businesses, and parks. The Embarcadero is well planned out. Behind the shops is a walkway (ADA) with views of the harbor. There is an area with a telescope that locals call the seal viewing point. There is a floating platform in the harbor that seals flop onto and lounge about in each other's company. When there's something to talk about, they sure can chat it up. They can be loud and expressive, heard from the shore. The telescope is free, not one of those coin operated jobbers. Waterfront coastal access walkway: Throughout the harbor view walkway are information boards describing the local plants, animals, ecosystems, and city history.Plus there are memorials along the walkway, to name a few: Anchor Memorial honoring fisherman lost at sea; Nick Howell Legacy Bench honoring his contributions to the local community; First Landing of Filipinos in America marker; and CA state historic landmark # 821 Morro Rock. Restroom Situation: Having clean and accessible restrooms is so important especially for folks day tripping doing the tourist thing. There are public restrooms throughout the Embarcadero and along the coastal access walkway linking the Embarcadero to Coleman Park, iconic Morro Bay Rock and adjoining Morro Strand beach. The parking lots next to the Rock and beach is free. Free access to the beach as well. I gotta hand it to the City for the forethought of the multitude of restrooms. Boat Launch: On the far side of the Embarcadero Street from the Morro Rock is a boat launch that is free to use. But be aware that parking fees for the launch is enforced. It use to be free, but that changed recently in March 2026. Plus this area has a park (Greenspace, play area, picnic table/bbqs, restroom, fish cleaning station). Maritime Museum: Such a special place. Outdoor exhibits of real vessels. The one room museum surprisingly holds significant local artifacts and historical info. Plus the best part, it's FREE. Donations accepted but no pressure or mention by staff to do so. Landmarks: +Morro Rock - The Rock stands 580 feet tall and is a volcanic plug dating back to 20,000 million years ago. It's against the law to climb onto the rock. It's a protected area for birds. Plus with all the guano, you don't want any part of that, +Three Stacks- PG& E built an energy plant along the harbor in the 1950s. Thus the three stacks. The plant was closed in 2014. After a study was completed that determined it would take about $1 million per year to maintain the three stacks, the City voted to remove the three stacks which will be taken down by 2028. Say your goodbyes now. History: The Chumash tribe lived here before the European settlers. Archaeological artifacts of the local tribe date back to over 3500 years ago. Then by the late 1500s, it has the earliest recorded European interactions. By the late 1700s, permanent European settlement occurred in the area. In 1870, the city became officially incorporated, just 20 years later after California obtained statehood in 1850.

Morro Bay is a must stop if you visit the Cambria area, up on the Central Coast. It was a foggy day…read morewhen we checked it out, pretty atmospheric. The Rock is cool to see. Small, quaint atmosphere, cute shops and restaurants around, nothing fancy, just a laid back vibe. California at its best. No crowds, just a nice place to walk around for a while, grab some lunch or coffee near the water, relax, escape your daily life and enjoy a tranquil, small town place with an unique flavor!