Morro Rock

By Miles Berman

With so many beaches around San Luis Obispo, it may feel hard to choose which spot has the best surf.

Morro Rock in Morro Bay is a renowned surf spot that Poly Picks voters say has the best break on the Central Coast.

Falls and winters bring the best surf with the biggest and most consistent waves of the year. As the temperatures rise, springs and summers have all the locals and college kids heading to the beaches around San Luis Obispo to soak up the sun. With six miles of coastline, surfers can spread out if it gets too busy by Morro Rock. Many advanced surfers go a few hundred yards north of the rock to “the pit.”

Nonetheless, the picturesque Morro Rock allows surfers to catch waves next to the famous 576-foot rock and enjoy slightly cooler weather with the short drive north from San Luis Obispo. The long waves are a surfer’s dream.

Morro Bay’s beaches are filled with sand dollars that surfers can grab as a memento. Then, a short drive away, surfers can immerse themselves further in the beachfront town.

One of the best parts about surfing near Morro Rock is that there is plenty of parking, especially in cooler months. The extra space allows surfers to change into their wetsuits and grab their boards. A short walk to the beach and you’re in the cool, refreshing water of Morro Bay.