Morro manzanita, a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, is only found in the coastal town and the surrounding ...

The endangered Morro manzanita in Los Osos, California, introduces new roadblocks for development as the species undergoes protection evaluation.

The popular Yosemite National Park spot boasts hundreds of campsites under a “towering canopy of pine trees,” The Dyrt said.

From the bluff trail south of Spooner’s Cove, hikers at Montana de Oro State Park watch the high surf in February 2020 with the mothballed Morro Bay Power Plant in the background.

From the bluff trail south of Spooner’s Cove, hikers at Montana de Oro State Park watch the high surf in February 2020 with the mothballed Morro Bay Power Plant in the background.

Searching for hidden gems and secret spots in California that locals treasure? These 9 underrated day trips offer breathtaking scenery and magical experiences without the tourist crowds! 1. El Matador ...

From the summit at 661 feet, you can see the entire bay, the sandspit stretching toward Montana de Oro State Park, and of course, Morro Rock from an angle that few visitors experience.