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Morro Bay, California

Introduction to Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay, California, in San Luis Obispo county, is 36 miles NW of Santa Maria, California and 113 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the San Luis Obispo - Atascadero - Paso Robles metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,350 people in Morro Bay.

Morro Bay History

The history of Morro Bay dates back to the times of the Chumash settlement near the mouth of Morro Creek. In 1542, Portuguese navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo named the bay’s most striking rock “El Moro”. This could be because the rock resembled the turban worn on the head of Moors, or because it had the butte shape of a “morro”, the Spanish word for pebble. On October 18, 1587, the first Filipino immigrants arrived in Morro Bay. In 1870, Franklin Riley founded the town of Morro Bay. The year 1964 saw the incorporation of Morro Bay as a general law city.

Morro Bay and nearby Attractions

  • Morro Creek
  • Morro Bay Boat Launch
  • Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
  • Veterans Memorial Building
  • Morro Bay Branch San Luis Obispo City-County Library
  • Estero Bay United Methodist Church

Things To Do In Morro Bay

The city of Morro Bay has a number of beautiful creeks that are the haunts of a large variety of birds. The Museum of Natural History is a great place to get a feel of the historical and cultural heritage of Morro Bay. There are also several memorial buildings, libraries and churches that one can visit. The amusement parks like the LIla Keiser Park and the Del Mar Park offer some amazing rides and entertainment facilities that can be enjoyed by both parents and children. Morro Bay also has an 18-hole golf course called the Black Mountain Golf Course where one can enjoy a round of golf with friends.

Morro Bay Transportation

Air transportation is available from Paso Robles Municipal Airport.

Morro Bay Higher Education

Cuesta College is located nearby.

High Points

Morro Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Morro Bay Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Morro Bay Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Morro Bay Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Morro Bay, CA

Comparing Morro Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals107
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime69

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