Morro Bay Marine Swap Meet

Saturday, June 29, 2024

8am – 1pm

2024 Tide Book

Introducing the Brand New 2024 Morro Bay Tide Book.

Harbor Patrol UTV Fundraiser

Help Us Raise $40,000 For A New Rescue Vehicle

Boater Resource Guide

Introducing the Brand New 2023 Morro Bay Boater Resource Guide, brought to you by the Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department

Live Web Cam

Watch our Live Webcam set-up at the Rock Parking-Lot near Morro Strand State Beach.

$290,000

Total Raised For the Morro Bay Harbor Department

Donate

Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department relies entirely on donations from great people just like you!  Help us make a difference for the individuals that put themselves on the line for us every day.

Live WebCam

Click here to view our live video feed of Morro Bay Strand State Beach from the Rock to North Morro Bay.  Provided in partnership with Surfline.com.

Calendar

Click here to view our full events calendar, including special events, Harbor schedules and more of what’s happening around Morro Bay.

Fundraising Accomplishments

  • Polaris Rescue UTV - $40,000 92.5% 92.5%
  • Harbor Department Renovations (Electrical & Paint) - $10,000 100% 100%
  • Rescue Watercraft Training - $1,600 100% 100%
  • Waterfront Trash Cans - $2,000 100% 100%
  • Bike Rack at Tidelands Park - $1,000 100% 100%
  • 2023 Boater Resource Guide - $2,000 100% 100%
  • 2023 Tide Books - $1,800 100% 100%
  • Refurbishing Lifeguard Tower 2 - $10,000 100% 100%
  • Harbor Patrol Boat - $100,000 100% 100%
  • Refurbishing Lifeguard Tower 1 - $5,000 100% 100%
  • Solar Powered Emergency Phone - $10,000 100% 100%
  • Permanent Viewing Station (mounted binoculars) - $2,500 100% 100%
  • Parking-lot Striping Machine - $2,500 100% 100%
  • Lifeguard Tower 0 - $3,800 100% 100%
  • Rescue Sled - $1,200 100% 100%
  • Beach Wheelchair - $2500 100% 100%
  • Junior Lifeguard Equipment Container - $950 100% 100%
  • Sea Lion Dock - Rebuild - $20,000 100% 100%
  • Specialty Headsets - $1,000 100% 100%

About Us

Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department is a not for profit community group established to help improve the Harbor Services in Morro Bay.

We are looking for fun, active, concerned citizens who have a love for the harbor and want to make sure it is adequately monitored and provided for.

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Latest News from the Harbor

New LifeGuard Tower!

New LifeGuard Tower!

The Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department just purchased (for $3800) a used LifeGuard Tower from the City of Santa Cruz. We will be fixing it up and placing at the NorthWest end of the rock parking lot as a LifeGuard headquarters. We need help recuperating our...

Miracle Miles for Kids, this weekend!

Miracle Miles for Kids, this weekend!

May 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT https://vimeo.com/150436798 From the website Homepage: Join us on May 7, 2016 to walk or run on the beach! When you cross the finish line, you’ll get the feeling of knowing your participation just made someone’s life better. All proceeds...

On the Calendar: Week of April 11th

On the Calendar: Week of April 11th

Here are highlights of what is on our Harbor Calendar this week. For the complete list of Morro Bay Harbor events, meetings, etc., visit our Calendar section through the link HERE. Nothing on the Calendar for this week. If you feel we've missed something important,...

The Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board

The Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board

Looking for information about the Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board? Discover information about the board members, agendas, minutes from meetings, and more… through the City Website. (a portion of the page is shared below)

Our Harbor Neighbors

Our Harbor Neighbors

One thing that we have an abundance of in the Harbor are friendly "neighbors"! Working in an incredible location, like we are fortunate enough to do, come with fun perks... like having these curious friends stopping by nearly every day.

On the Calendar: Week of March 21st

Here are the highlights of what is on our Harbor Calendar this week. For the complete list of Morro Bay Harbor events, meetings, etc., visit our Calendar section through the link HERE. Marine Wildlife Awareness Workshop; March 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Easter Service...

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