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Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Morro Rock is a bird sanctuary and historic landmark.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Pillar Rock, aka Birdshit Rock.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Morro Rock on a sunny day.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Morro Rock and its accompanying beach is wide and sandy.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Detail of Morro and Pillar Rock.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Morro Rock from the Embarcadero.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
One of the locals.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/29/2019
Morro Bay is a popular surf spot when not windy and blown out.