About Morro Bay city, California
Morro Bay is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California. The population was 10,234 at the 2010 census. Morro Bay is an important tourist destination on the Central Coast due to its natural beauty and mild climate. The city is home to Morro Rock, a 581-foot (177 m) tall volcanic plug.
Morro Bay’s economy is based largely on tourism and recreation. The most popular tourist activities include bird watching, kayaking, and fishing. The city is also home to several golf courses, museums, and parks.
The City of Morro Bay was incorporated in 1964. The city is governed by a mayor and five-member city council. The current mayor is John Heilman.
Morro Bay has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) with warm summers and cool winters. Temperatures range from an average low of 42 °F (5 °C) in January to an average high of 66 °F (19 °C) in August.
The area around Morro Bay was first inhabited by the Chumash people. The first European settlers arrived in the late 18th century. The town was originally called El Triunfo de la Cruz (The Triumph of the Cross), but was later renamed Morro Bay after the local landmark, Morro Rock.
In the early 20th century, Morro Bay became a popular resort town, attracting celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable. Today, the city is still a popular tourist destination, with over three million visitors each year.”