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Morro Rock North
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What a beautiful dive site! With a nice beach and facilities for the non-divers, you will find a technically challenging adventure at Morro Rock. The entry can be difficult and the swim can be long, so talk to the local dive shop before attempting this one.
Directions: Found in Morro Bay just 12 miles North of San Louis Obispo on Highway 1. Take the Morro Bay Blvd exit to the West; turn right on Main Street; Left on Harbor Street; right on Front Street to parallel the bay; merge onto Embarcadero; then merge onto Coleman Drive, and continue around the bay. If you get lost, just drive toward the big rock-- you can't miss it!
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GPS: CM0301
N35°22.2707'
W120°51.9308'
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Looking East, you'll find acres and acres of parking. The restrooms are back to the right, and the entry is back to the left.
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GPS: CM0302
N35°22.2780'
W120°51.8977'
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The beach entry is sandy, but the ease can be deceiving. Breakers can appear at anytime, so you must be able to read the conditions. Talk to a dive shop about what you should expect.
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With the beach entry in the background, you can see clearly the surf you will encounter. To the right is a cooling water outlet of the local power plant. There is always a current coming from this channel, so returning along the jetty will be impossible. You will have to return from the open sea.
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This is a shot to the left of the one above showing the rocky coast line of the Rock. Once you've made it here, relax and enjoy!
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Needless to say, dive only when the conditions are perfect!
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Last Verification: July, 2001
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