- The list below includes 92 free or cheap things to do in or near Morro Bay, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Kayaking and Pubs.
- From Morro Rock to Morro Bay State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Morro Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Atascadero and Cambria.
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7.2 Miles
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2990 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Besides the scenic beauty of the place, El Chorro Regional Park is also popular for its annual Renaissance Fair, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, many hiking trails, well-maintained campsites, nearby golf course, club houses and more.
7.5 Miles
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3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
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Featuring Mediterranean plants, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden offers a variety of gardens with benches and walking trails. It also hosts events like crafts workshops, ecological lectures, gardening events, and more.
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San Luis Obispo features many hiking trails. Bishop Peak is one of the most strenuous due to its steep incline. The trail is four miles long and takes physically fit hikers roughly two hours to complete its circular route.
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There are two different trails available at the outdoor recreational area known as Cerro San Luis which is located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo. They are the Lemon Grove Loop and the 'M' Trail which features a large M created by the Mission Prep High School class of 1966.
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Ah Louis Store is currently owned by Dr. William Watson, and the ground floor is a westernized shop, selling mostly housewares.
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696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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The History Center and Museum houses two galleries highlighting stories from San Luis Obispo county's past, a gift shop, and a 'Kid's Room' with child friendly activities. Docents are available.
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1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic University, a leading research university. 'Cal Poly' is most renowned for its engineering, physics and mathematics programs. It is also a center of computer science and innovation.
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751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Currently the flagship parish of the Roman Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, California, the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was the fifth Catholic mission established in California. It endured uneasy relationships with local Native Americans and at one point was nearly destroyed by their flaming arrows.
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1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Designed to engage the curiosity of children, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum offers visitors playrooms to explore filled with hands-on activities. Each room has a different theme; from a doctor's office to a fire truck.
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The first solar-powered movie theater in the United States, Palm Theatre features mostly independent and foreign films along with some mainstream movies. The theater offers digital projection, Dolby digital sound and a snack bar with food and drinks.