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Morro Bay
Along the coastline northwest of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay is a southern beach town known for the massive volcanic outcropping of Morro Rock as well as the lagoons, saltwater marsh, and trails along Morro Bay State Park. Fresh cuisine...
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