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124 miles S of Monterey; 235 miles S of San Francisco (via Calif. 1); 220 miles N of L.A.

Morro Bay is separated from the ocean by a long peninsula of towering sand dunes. It's best known for dramatic Morro Rock, an enormous egg-shaped monolith that juts out of the water just offshore. Across from the rock, a huge oceanfront electrical plant mars the visual appeal of the otherwise pristine bay, which is filled with birds, sea mammals, and calm water offering plenty of recreational activities.

Other than gawking at the "Gibraltar of the Pacific," there's not all that much to see in the town itself. Motels, shops, and restaurants line the waterfront Embarcadero and adjacent blocks, but the town's best feature is its setting: The beaches and wildlife sanctuaries can be quite peaceful and wondrous.

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