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Closed Sand Dune Areas

Morro Bay Sand Spit

Sand Dunes at Morro Bay sandspit - Looking across the harbor entrance from Morro Rock

Location:  Morro Bay, California 

Description:

The Morro Bay sand spit is a unique barrier of sand dunes separating Morro Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The sand spit is now a protected area called the Morro Dunes Natural Preserve. The sand spit forms the northern extension of Montana de Oro State Park.

Off-highway vehicles and sandboarding are no longer allowed.

Managed By: 

California Department of Parks and Recreation - Montana de Oro State Park

Size:  4-mile-long sand spit

Date of Closure:  

Type of Closure: Permanent

Reason for Closure: 

Private land purchased and converted to the park & preserve.

Other information: 

Easiest way to access the Morro Dunes Natural Preserve is by boat or kayak.  Access by land, take Los Osos Valley Rd. west, then turn right onto Sand Spit Rd.

Endangered or Threatened Species:

• Western Snowy Plover - Threatened

• Morro blue butterfly - Sensitive (Silver Dune Lupine is the host plant)

Maps:

• Morro Bay Sand Spit - Google Maps

• Morro Bay Parks & Preserves - Interactive map

Links:

• Aerial Photos of Morro Bay Sand Spit - California Coastal Records Project
• Land Added to Morro Bay Dunes Greenbelt
• Montaña de Oro State Park - California State Parks
• Montana de Oro - Sandboard Magazine

Other Photos:

        
Looking across Morro Bay at the sand spit - from south to north

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