Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Morro Bay

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Mainstay for hiking & mountain biking. Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.

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Central Coast Aquarium

Central Coast Aquarium

Local marine life exhibits & touch tanks. Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species.

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Pirate's Cove Beach

Pirate's Cove Beach

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Smugglers Cave

Smugglers Cave

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South Palisades Park

South Palisades Park

Ocean bluff retreat with picnic tables. Elevated park area offering picnic tables, a 1-mi. walking trail & unobstructed views of the sea.

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Dinosaur Caves Park

Dinosaur Caves Park

Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.

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Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

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Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

Oceanside park with a gazebo. Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.

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Pismo Preserve

Pismo Preserve

Docent-led nature hikes, runs & rides. 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.

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Mystery Stairs

Mystery Stairs

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Price Historical Park

Price Historical Park

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Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

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Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.

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Exploration Discovery Center

Exploration Discovery Center

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Luffa Farm

Luffa Farm

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Nipomo Native Garden

Nipomo Native Garden

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Dana Adobe at Historic Rancho Nipomo

Dana Adobe at Historic Rancho Nipomo

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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Science exhibits & a native garden. Displays of natural, geological, historic & scientific collections along with a native garden.

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Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

Educational & play exhibits for children. Museum for kids combining play & education, with a bubble machine, pirate ship & tar-pit exhibits.

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