Today we traveled from Monterey, CA to Morro Bay, CA to take advantage of the area to see the Hearst Castle on Friday.
Our camp ground is on the Beach looking directly at Morro Rock.
The nine sisters are extinct volcano peaks which run in an approximately straight line for twelve miles, stretching from Morro Bay to San Luis Obispo. These peaks seperate the Los Osos and Chorro Valleys. The peaks are approximately 21 million years old. Davidson Seamount, disregarded as part of the chain, is submerged about 2 1/2 miles offshore of Morro Rock.
This area was the original home of the Chumash Indians, who made camps at the base of these peaks and ate the berries and roots found growing in the mountain sides. There is currently an effort being made to have the peaks named as historical landmarks, and thus preserved from further development.
Our camp ground is on the Beach looking directly at Morro Rock.
The nine sisters are extinct volcano peaks which run in an approximately straight line for twelve miles, stretching from Morro Bay to San Luis Obispo. These peaks seperate the Los Osos and Chorro Valleys. The peaks are approximately 21 million years old. Davidson Seamount, disregarded as part of the chain, is submerged about 2 1/2 miles offshore of Morro Rock.
This area was the original home of the Chumash Indians, who made camps at the base of these peaks and ate the berries and roots found growing in the mountain sides. There is currently an effort being made to have the peaks named as historical landmarks, and thus preserved from further development.
MORRO ROCK Elevation 576 feet. It is also called "the Gibralter of the Pacific" and is probably the most famous peak. It was first sighted in 1542 by Juan Cabrillo. At one time it was surrounded by water. Quarrying was responsible for its shape, and rock from it supplied the breakwater for Morro Bay.
A picturesque seaside village located along scenic Highway 1 halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Find ocean-side golf, kayaking, sailing, hiking, fishing, surfing, biking and miles of unspoiled beaches. Mix in our popular shopping districts, enticing restaurants, art galleries, museums and warm, friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect natural escape.
Local boats, of all sizes, decorate with lights for the holiday season and cruise the harbor. The Morro Bay White Caps and the San Luis Obispo City Band will be playing Christmas music at the South T-pier
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