Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay (Morro, Spanish for "Hill") is a seaside city in San Luis Obispo County, California. Located on the Central Coast of California, the city population was 10,757 as of the 2020 census, up from 10,234 at the 2010 census. The town overlooks Morro Bay, a natural embayment with an all-weather small craft commercial and recreational harbor.

Morro Bay, California
City of Morro Bay
Aerial view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock
Location in San Luis Obispo County and the state of California
Morro Bay, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: (City Hall) 35°22′02″N 120°50′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySan Luis Obispo
Founded1870
IncorporatedJuly 17, 1964
Named forMorro Rock
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  BodyMorro Bay City Council
  MayorCarla Wixom
  City ManagerScott Collins
  Council Members
List
  • Mayor Pro Tem:
    Jen Ford
    (D)
  • • Laurel Barton
  • • Cyndee Edwards
  • • Robin "Zara" Landrum
  AssemblymemberDawn Addis (D)
  State SenatorJohn Laird (D)
Area
  Total10.32 sq mi (26.74 km2)
  Land5.33 sq mi (13.80 km2)
  Water5.00 sq mi (12.94 km2)  48.63%
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total10,757
  Density1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific Time Zone)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
ZIP codes
93442–93443
Area code805
FIPS code06-49362
GNIS feature ID1661062
Websitewww.morro-bay.ca.us
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