What to do and see in Morro Bay, California (CA): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

January 19, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,234, down from 10,350 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Morro Bay

1. Central Coast Outdoors

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5.0 based on 589 reviews

Central Coast Outdoors

Kayak, bike and hike Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Big Sur and the Central Coast. We specialize in incredible California Central Coast outdoors tours and trips for individual travelers, small group tours or large group tours kayaking, biking or hiking in our natural playground. Our trips and tours are top rated and our guide staff second to none! Take advantage of the owners' decades of experience in the adventure travel world and learn more about how we can help you explore this natural wonderland by bike, kayak and on foot..

2. Red Anchor Charters

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Red Anchor Charters

Providing hourly, half-day and full-day captained private sailboat charters aboard our beautiful 32-foot sailboat in lovely Morro Bay, CA.

3. Chablis Cruises

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5.0 based on 303 reviews

Chablis Cruises

Chablis is a unique, 50-foot, two-story riverboat that graces the gentle waters of beautiful Morro Bay Harbor. The plushly decorated interior with its panoramic windows and rooftop deck, make it the perfect setting for parties, business meetings, bridal showers, weddings, receptions, and events of all kinds. A cruise on Chablis will be a lasting memory. We offer weekend chowder cruises and a spectacular brunch cruise the second Sunday of every month. Homemade clam chowder is served with a turkey croissant sandwich and Caesar salad. Bruch is a spectacular selection of locally sourced dishes including salad, fresh waffles topped with berries and whipped cream, made to order omelets, side dishes, and a selection of homemade baked goods that will satisfy robust appetites. Beverages include orange juice and freshly brewed coffee. Bottomless mimosas are available for an additional charge. Chowder Cruise tickets are $37 and Brunch is $50 per person, with a discount for children.

4. Morro Bay Paddlesports

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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Morro Bay Paddlesports

Hello! We have changed our name from Morro Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding, to Morro Bay Paddlesports! Effective November, 2019 we also rent kayaks. Our new address is 551 Embarcadero in the former site of Kayak Horizons. We are open for rentals from 8 AM to 4 PM most days. MBSUP is an Academy of Surfing Instructors Accredited SUP School and we offer beginner to advanced stand up paddle lessons. We are the Central Coast's authorized dealer for Infinity SUP, POP Paddleboards, 404, Quickblade, Crescent Kayaks and NRS. Stop by and ask us about stand up paddleboarding, paddle surfing, and kayaking!

5. The Paddleboard Company

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5.0 based on 23 reviews

The Paddleboard Company

The Paddleboard Company is a full service outfit in all things paddle boarding. We rent and sell both standup and prone paddle boards. Check out our rentals, lessons, SUP yoga classes, retail and events. For rentals we have the best equipment in the central coast so you can have the most positive experience. Our instructors are ACA certified for the highest quality instruction and water safety. Morro Bay is the *perfect* place to paddle as it is protected from the impact of ocean swells and large ocean animals. There is a abundance of wildlife to observe in their natural habitat from otters, pelicans, rays and harbor seals. Book your adventure with us soon.

6. Estero Adventures

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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Estero Adventures

Cruise the Bay or the Boardwalk with the NEW Estero Adventures Estero Adventures is a one stop for active adventurers offering a large selection of outdoor activities including electric pontoon boats, kayaks, standup paddleboards, and fat-tire beach bike rentals. Perfect for making memories and going on adventures, Estero Adventures is conveniently located along the Embarcadero in Morro Bay.

7. Cal Coast Adventures

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Cal Coast Adventures

We offer fun and exciting bike tours, adventures, and rentals in Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. We’ll take you on an electric bike tour of Morro Bay or a mountain bike ride around San Luis Obispo. We also offer surf lessons and surfbaord rentals! If you're not ready for waves we can also provide paddle boarding and kayaking! Just looking to explore? Check out our ebike and road bike rentals!

8. Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks

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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks

Sub Sea Tours - bay cruise offering above water and below water viewing.Humpback Whale Watching - May through October, watch the humpback whales feed and frolic near Morro bay on the Central Coast.Gray Whale Watching - Gray whales migrate through the area as early as November until March. Over 24,000 whales pass by Morro Bay to and from Alaska and Mexico during these months. Stand Up Paddleboards, Canoe, and Kayaking - self-guided tours in the bay.

9. Central Coast Stand Up Paddling

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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Central Coast Stand Up Paddling

Central Coast Stand Up Paddling offers SUP Rentals, Tours, Lessons, and Sales. We are located right on the water in Morro Bay, and have our own private dock access for easy and convenient launches just steps from our shop. Our boards make your first Stand Up Paddling experience easy and fun. Intro lessons are free with a rental for first time paddlers.....so come SUP with us in Morro Bay!

10. Lost Isle Adventures

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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Lost Isle Adventures

Take a guided harbor tour of beautiful Morro Bay aboard the Lost Isle. Enjoy scenic vistas and wildlife viewing in comfort with a full bar and tropical drink menu. Now offering whale watching on our new adventure boat.

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