California is home to some of the country's most beloved state parks, but many travelers overlook the charming communities that sit just beyond their boundaries. One of the best examples is Morro Bay, ...

State parks have strict limits on when you can visit, hike and camp overnight.

Nearly everywhere you go in the Central Coast town of Morro Bay, you can see The Rock. It’s visible from Morro Bay State Park, home to thriving bird populations thanks to its lagoon and natural bay ...

With its cliff-hugging views of crashing waves and mind-boggling opportunities to explore outdoors, a road trip down California’s Big Sur Coast Highway and San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway to Morro ...