Harbour

Morro Bay State Park Marina

3.4Morro Bay, United StatesCalifornia

VHF channel: 12

Small state park marina at the south end of Morro Bay, 18 berths and 14 mooring buoys for boats from 7.5 to 12 metres.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter Morro Bay between the breakwaters at Morro Rock and follow the dredged channel south past the Embarcadero for about 1.5 nautical miles. The marina sits on the east shore at 495 Embarcadero. Listening watch on VHF 12 with Morro Bay Harbor Patrol. The southern bay shoals quickly outside the channel.

Practical

18 berths for boats from 7.5 to 12 metres plus 14 mooring buoys. Water and shore power on the pontoons, public heads and washdown, fuel berth with petrol and diesel, bait shop. Launch ramp on site. Kayak, paddleboard and small motor boat rentals. Office on 495 Embarcadero, phone 805 772 7434.

Ashore

Morro Bay State Park surrounds the marina with the heron and cormorant rookery 500 m north, established in 1973 in a stand of eucalyptus. Museum of Natural History 300 m north on White Point. Park golf course, campground and the Black Hill walking trail with views of the bay and the Nine Sisters volcanic chain start at the marina car park.

Key facts

Type: Harbour
Coordinates: 35.34599, -120.84282 (35°20.76'N 120°50.57'W)
Town: Morro Bay
Country: United States
VHF channel: 12
Phone: +18057722560
Boaters' rating: 3.4/5
Updated: July 7, 2026

Getting there

Morro Bay State Park Marina lies at 35°20.76'N 120°50.57'W, that is 35.34599, -120.84282 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 12 before entering.

Directions +18057722560VHF 12