From Oysters to Weddings, There's a Lot to Love in the Central California Seaside Village of Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif., Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Romance is always in the air in the charming seaside village of Morro Bay. This picture-perfect location offers a dreamy backdrop for romantic engagements, stunning weddings and amazing honeymoons. There's also a myriad of year-round food, wine and cultural events and tours that energize this small coastal community with passion, drawing visitors from far and wide. For foodie adventurers who love oysters, behind the scenes specialty tours of a locally owned Oyster Farm in the Morro Bay Estuary are being offering Thursdays throughout October starting October 9.
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October 15 is the launch of the "Engage the Rock" photo contest, where couples are invited to upload their engagement photos in Morro Bay and share their love stories about how they met or their touching engagement details. Friends, family and everyone interested in love can log on to www.morrobay.org and vote for their favorite photo and story. Every month, through the finale on Valentine's Day, lucky couples will win gift certificates to wedding related businesses in Morro Bay. The finalists will automatically be entered to win the grand prize of $500 towards their dream wedding.
"As a member of the LGBT community, I am hoping we get a wide variety of couples to participate. The Morro Bay Tourism Bureau wants to see and read why Morro Bay is one of the best places to get engaged this year," stated Brent Haugen, executive director of the Morro Bay Tourism Bureau.
Morro Bay is dotted with restaurants, art galleries and boutique shops, and Hearst Castle is just minutes away on Coastal Highway 1. Whatever your romantic vacation style, Morro Bay is the perfect place for love. Book your visit to Morro Bay and take advantage of specials and packages for at a variety of Morro Bay's comfortable hotels, motels and B&Bs.
For details on wedding venues and Oyster Farm tours, visit http://www.morrobay.org/wp-content/uploads/Morro-Bay_oysters-to-weddings_final.pdf
About Morro Bay
Located along scenic Highway 1, Morro Bay is known as the place in San Luis Obispo County to savor local sustainable seafood, including oysters. Surrounding farms and vineyards yield a bounty of outstanding food and wines served with flair at Morro Bay's renowned harbor-view restaurants. For many travelers, it's the numerous water sports that draw them to the area while others enjoy countless outdoor adventures, as well as antiquing, shopping and art galleries.
Enjoy a plethora of year-round activities including ocean-side golf, kayaking, sailing, hiking, fishing, surfing, biking, bird watching, kite flying, shopping, fine dining and miles of unspoiled beaches in Morro Bay. The town's breathtaking natural beauty, along with its close proximity to California's preeminent wine region and extraordinary choices for accommodations make Morro Bay the perfect choice for anyone seeking a natural escape. For more information, visit www.morrobay.org or the town's Facebook, twitter or Pinterest pages.
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