Morro Bay Harbor I Part

The Morro Bay docks with Morro Rock in the background. Morro Bay is a natural embayment with an artificial harbor constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is the only all-weather small craft commercial and recreational harbor between Santa Barbara and Monterey. Morro Rock was originally surrounded by water, but the Army built [...]

Morro Bay: History Last Part

A portion of Morro Bay is also designated as a state and national bird sanctuary. This means it is illegal to kill or harm a bird in that portion of Morro Bay. It is also a state and national estuary. Much of Morro Bay is a state wildlife refuge where waterfowl hunting is conducted during [...]

Morro Bay, CountySan Luis Obispo

Founded 1870 Government – Mayor    Janice Peters   Area  - Total 10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²) - Land   5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) – Water   5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)  49.2% Elevation   62 ft (19 m) Population (2000)  - Total   10,350 - Density  2,006.9/sq mi (774.4/km²)   2,006.9/sq mi (774.4/km²)   Time zone  Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8)   - Summer (DST)  Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)   Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) Area code(s)   805]   FIPS code   06-49362   GNIS feature [...]