Spring Break 2010: Day 1: Morro Bay: Embarcadero

You know you are close to Morro Bay when you see Morro Rock, 578 feet high, towering over the landscape. It can be spotted from the highway about four miles away, and just continues to grow towards the sky under you finally reach the heart of the town. Morro Bay is situated in California’s central coast, just north of San Luis Obispo. With a population of about 10, 000, Morro Bay is a sizable community. There’s a lot to do that many would miss if they just drove through town. Camping, golfing, kayaking, sailing, hiking, and festivals. Shopping and dining is centered in its Embarcadero. The Embarcadero is the main street in town, right by the water. Consisting of various art galleries and restaurants. It was fun to look at the various novelty items and paintings that each gallery had to offer. As thursday evening began to set in I decided to find a restaurant for dinner. Rose’s Café seemed to fit my budget, and it served typical American food. I ordered the salmon fish tacos, they were extremely good. I paired it with a Shirley Temple, the first one I had ever tried. I’d happily order both again. Once dinner was over, I left to watch the sunset. Beautiful. The sun shrinking on the horizon until it disappeared under the sand dunes. Yes, sand dunes out in the sea. Morro Rock itself is placed in the middle of the ocean. The Rock has a volcanic origin and is the last of seven similar formations that run up the central coast. They are called the Seven Sisters. The day ended while I was still contemplating the existence of a mountain and a mini desert side by side in the sea. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds…

For more information visit: www.morrobay.org