Los Osos Oaks Preserve. Trails wind through a centuries-old live oak forest thriving on sand dunes. It is a relic habitat that was once much more extensive in this area. Heron Rookery Preserve. Eucalyptus and cypress trees provide roosting and nesting sites for cormorants, egrets and herons.
Visitors can view lively brooding behavior in the spring.
Morro Bay State Park. Encompassing over 2700 acres, the park offers camping and other recreational opportunities. A short but steep trail leads to the top of Black Hill, which affords unparalleled views of the estuary and watershed. State Park Road and walking paths starting near the marina lead to fine views of the bay and salt marsh. MEGA Morro Estuary Natural Preserve.