Morro Strand State Beach (formerly Atascadero State Beach) is a protected beach within
California's
state park system located in north
Morro Bay along
California State Route 1. Morro Strand is a popular coastal frontage park on
Estero Bay featuring the Morro Strand Trail [1] and picnic sites. A three-mile stretch of beach connects the southern and northern entrances to the beach. Dogs are prohibited in part due to the nesting and protection of the
Western Snowy Plover. Fishing, surfing, beach walking, and jogging are popular activities.[2]
Proposed for closure
Morro Strands State Beach was one of the 48
California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program.[3]
Morro Strand State Beach (formerly Atascadero State Beach) is a protected beach within
California's
state park system located in north
Morro Bay along
California State Route 1. Morro Strand is a popular coastal frontage park on
Estero Bay featuring the Morro Strand Trail [1] and picnic sites. A three-mile stretch of beach connects the southern and northern entrances to the beach. Dogs are prohibited in part due to the nesting and protection of the
Western Snowy Plover. Fishing, surfing, beach walking, and jogging are popular activities.[2]
Proposed for closure
Morro Strands State Beach was one of the 48
California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program.[3]