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Morro Bay

City in California, United States

Overview

Morro Bay is a picturesque coastal town on California's Central Coast, known for the dramatic Morro Rock formation and a lively fishing harbor. Its relaxed atmosphere, marine wildlife, and walkable waterfront make it ideal for both families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
10,757
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.37°, -120.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,660
Local Cost
$2,700
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
357 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
4
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
511.0
Airport
SBP
Distance
24 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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