Morro Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Morro Bay
With a population of 10,234, Morro Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morro Bay to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Morro Bay
How to Get to Morro Bay
Plane
When flying to Morro Bay, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Morro Bay include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Morro Bay departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morro Bay. The train journey from Morro Bay to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Morro Bay is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 170 miles from Morro Bay. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Morro Bay. From San Jose, the bus ride to Morro Bay takes 235 miles and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Morro Bay
Where to stay in Morro Bay
Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Sail Inn and Best Western Tradewinds.
Where to stay in popular areas of Morro Bay
Most booked hotels in Morro Bay
Renting a car in Morro Bay
Renting a car in Morro Bay costs $74 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at San Luis Obispo County.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Morro Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Morro Bay is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.