Tidelands Trail

 Officially the trail is only 1/2 mile out and back but you can extend the walk by following the sidewalk and decks behind the shops and restaurants.  Tidelands Playground at the south end of the trail is nautical themed with  a pirate ship and sea creatures. Don't miss the mosaic octopus on the downtown waterfront. 

The trail, sidewalk, and decks are accessible. 

The parking lot at the south end of the trail is large enough for any vehicle. Free parking is available on  Embarcadero Street.   Trail  35.35824, -120.85092

 

El Moro Elfin Forest

A boardwalk trail makes a one mile loop as it travels over ancient sand dunes and through 90 acres of sensitive habitat that protects 200 species of plants, 110 different birds, 22 kinds of mammals, and 13 species of reptiles and amphibians. Live oaks, between 200 and 400 years old, are twisted and stunted by the salt spray, and constant winds. 

Siena's View spurs leads to a beautiful view of the Moro Bay estuary. 

A few interpretive signs give details about the Native Americans who lived in the area. Trail guides are available at the trail head or download one here: trail guide 

The trail is accessible however there's a very steep section between stop # 15 and stop # 19. Wheelchair users will need assistance. The uphill grades will be longer but less steep if the trail is taken counter clock wise. 

 The boardwalk is accessed by spur trails at the end of neighborhood streets. All are sandy except for the 16th Street spur which is boardwalk. There's an accessible parking space where short RVs will fit. There may be parking spaces for longer RVs along the streets but take care to not block driveways Forest   35.3318, -120.8256

Cerro Alto Campground

The campsites start about 1/2 mile up a one mile, one lane, paved road that branches off of Route 41. Due to the terrain many of the parking pads are pull offs parallel to the road and the campsites are accessed by steps or trails that go up the hill. The day use parking lot and the last four or five campsites are located where the road dead ends. 

The best sites are 8 and 9. Site 8 is a pull-through site with a large, flat living area. Site 9 is fairly private with a small flat living area. Sites 18 and 19 are good too but they share a parking pad and are close together. We reserved one of the last available sites # 21 which has a share parking pad. The picnic table is on slanted ground so the site is not usable for visitors using wheelchairs.

There are several trails that aren't accessible. Watch out for the poison oak which is everywhere, growing as vines, high bushes, and low ground cover.

The road has wide areas to allow passing. Fortunately there isn't a lot of traffic and it makes a nice walking path.  Campground   35.42513, -120.74028

Morro Bay State Park

 Site 37, right next to the restrooms and the dumpsters, is one of the last sites to go. We were happy to get it and even happier that the dumpsters weren't stinky. :D Amenities include tables, fire rings, restrooms, showers, fresh water and a dump station. About twenty sites have hookups.

The accessible sites have large  parking pads and concrete under the table and fire ring. The table has an extended top and the fire ring has high sides. 

 The Marina Peninsula Trail, an accessible dirt and boardwalk trail, is located across Main Street from the campground. The total walk/roll from the campground and around the trail loop is about a mile. There's also a parking lot that is large enough for any vehicle if you chose to not walk from the campground. 

 

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is a short distance west of the campground on Main Street. Th exhibits cover the coastal environment and changes made by man. They are geared toward children but educational for adults too.  

The museum is accessible. A non-accessible path leads from the campground entrance to the museum. A short accessible parking space is located in the main lot. RVs can be parked in the second lot however there's a steep climb to the museum entrance. Campground   35.34702, -120.83939

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The garden features a main garden with plants that grow in the five major Mediterranean climate zones of the world, a Children's Garden, and a walking trail. Both main garden and the Children's Garden are small but nicely done. My favorite thing is the fence with pickets painted by visiting children.

 

Most of the main garden and Children's Garden are accessible. The trail is not but we pushed our way up the switchbacks to the summit to see the mosaic sundial and a view of the rolling hills.

The parking lot is large enough for any vehicle.  Garden  35.33193, -120.72899

 

Central Coast Brewing & Distilling

 

There are many Harvest Hosts sites in California but wineries are the most numerous. We don't drink so that cuts down on our options. I thought this brewery which also serves food would work for us. However when we got there we discovered that food wasn't being served that day. We checked in with the bartender and apologized for not supporting the business. He was super nice and just made sure we knew where to park. 

The parking area is behind the building. Not the most scenic place but it's fine for a night. The level spots are along the fence. Central Coast  35.28735, -120.65143