Morro Strand State Beach

Morro Strand State Beach
Morro Strand State Beach
Morro Rock and Morro Strand State Beach.jpg
Location San Luis Obispo County, California
Nearest city Cayucos
Coordinates 35°22′33″N 120°51′47″W / 35.37583°N 120.86306°W / 35.37583; -120.86306Coordinates: 35°22′33″N 120°51′47″W / 35.37583°N 120.86306°W / 35.37583; -120.86306
Governing body California Department of Parks and Recreation

Morro Strand State Beach is located two miles south of Cayucos on Highway 1 and is a coastal frontage park featuring picnic sites. A three-mile stretch of beach connects the southern and northern entrances to the beach.

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Proposed for closure

Morro Strands State Beach is 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.[1]

Marine Protected Areas

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area and Morro Bay State Marine Reserve are marine protected areas offshore from Morro Bay. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.

References

  1. ^ CBS5.com: List Of Calif. Parks To Close In Budget Proposal

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