Morro Bay sits on the California Central Coast and is known best for Morro Rock, an ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. The rock sits within Morro Bay State Park. The area features an abundance of outdoor year-round activities that include kayaking, boating, surfing, golfing, biking and hiking. There is a plethora of restaurants located along the waterfront Embarcadero serving locally caught seafood and other wonderful dishes. Morro Bay is a natural embayment with an artificial harbor constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is the only all-weather small craft commercial and recreational harbor between Santa Barbara and Monterey. Morro Bay has a mild Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters due to its location on the Pacific Ocean.