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A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent hill in the background, and calm waters reflecting the sky.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and wooden cabinets with plants on top.

1. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 1.8 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Cassandra

￥45,322

￥52,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A fire pit with chairs, a table, and a door in the background.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

2. The Q Inn

2.1 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

lydia

￥20,105

￥23,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

A marina with boats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a view from a building with a balcony.

A living room with a fireplace, a large window with a view of boats, and a small sailboat decoration.

A hallway with a mirrored wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a bench and stools.

3. The Estero Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 1.4 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Melvie

￥31,430

￥35,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A grassy area with three wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water.

A room with a large window overlooking palm trees and a beach.

A view of a lake with a grassy area, chairs, and plants.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, white brick walls, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a chair.

4. Back Bay Inn

2.8 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Kathryn

￥29,100

￥32,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush banana plants.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A residential area with a house, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A beach with a large rock formation and waves.

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

DAVID

￥10,351

￥11,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large mirror, floral decorations, and a bedside table with a vase.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a decorative light fixture, a wall-mounted shelf with postcards, and a Buddha statue.

A window with a lace curtain, a lamp, and a view of a white van and a building with a red roof.

6. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.5 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Navpreet

￥12,178

￥13,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

A modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Sheri

￥11,615

￥13,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A small room with a round table, two chairs, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Donald

￥10,005

￥11,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of a mountain and water through the window.

9. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.8 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Jesse

￥22,059

￥25,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a marble countertop and window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, white cabinetry, and a view to the outside.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

10. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

1.2 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Yasser

￥28,024

￥33,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a microwave, and a wooden cabinet.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

11. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.7 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Richard

￥10,290

￥11,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a wooden signboard displaying various travel brochures, a marble counter, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

12. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.7 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Valerie

￥11,212

￥12,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

13. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.8 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Tawnya

￥14,636

￥16,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bar area with a bottle and glasses.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A covered patio area with a brick planter, a red chair, and a white table.

14. Pleasant Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.8 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Rianne

￥9,850

￥11,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

15. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.7 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Victor

￥11,482

￥13,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a staircase with a wrought iron railing, and a coffee station with fresh coffee and pastries.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

16. Masterpiece Hotel

2.1 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Patrick

￥14,504

￥16,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, a blue armchair, a yellow office chair, a television displaying a beach scene, and a white door.

17. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.4 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Pedro

￥12,894

￥14,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase and a stone wall.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

18. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.5 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Lara

￥9,249

￥12,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A corridor with a balcony, featuring a series of windows and a concrete floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a bench, and a mirror.

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

HUGO

￥10,444

￥11,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

A room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

20. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.6 km from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Hannah

￥11,150

￥12,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 434 reviews	View
Back Bay Inn	9.6 Exceptional 334 reviews	View
Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Heron Rookery Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great location. Just a block away from the main area of Morro Bay. Very quiet and peaceful. The rooms were clean. Shower pressure was great. Beds were comfortable. Could use some updating."

Blue Sail Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room and staff"

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8/10 Good

"clean room"

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The room was pretty nice and pretty big and pretty open"

Masterpiece Hotel

8/10 Good

"No A/C! The room did have a slider with a balcony so we were able to leave the door open at night. There is a small fan in the room and a ceiling fan. Strangly there is a humming noise outside that sounds like a cellphone on vibrate. It drove us a little crazy trying to figure it out. Not sure if it’s a fog horn or what but it was annoying as heck during the night. The location is great and within walking distance of everything without being on the main drag. The breakfast was just okay. Oatmeal and breakfast sandwiches. Bathroom was typical shower over tub with adequate privacy. The hotel is charming and staff was friendly enough. I think I would stay here again"

Bay View Inn

8/10 Good

"The staff were nice with the early check in. Unfortunately they were overbooked and so we got partial view of the ocean instead of our full ocean view room. Room was clean and bathroom was nice. The room had one mini fridge and a microwave which we used to heat up left over and store our water. Noise level was okay other than the humming of the fridge. Will stay here again in the future. Location is convenient to bars and coffee shop. Thank you for having us. No pool."

The Landing at Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Our electric fireplace didn't work, but overall our stay was great."

Morro Crest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience staying here."

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Staff is good"

Other attractions near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

8.4/10 (543 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Bayshore Bluffs Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Museum of Natural History

8.2/10 (413 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Natural History during your trip to Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Tidelands Park

Tidelands Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

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Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

8.6/10 (242 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Morro Bay Art Association Gallery during your travels in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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The Giant Chessboard

8.4/10 (461 reviews)

You can take time to visit The Giant Chessboard during your travels to Morro Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heron Rookery Nature Preserve?

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is located in Morro Bay. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 56 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve?

Inn At Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. Other good options within a short distance include 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites and Hotel Avisa.

How many hotels will I find close to Heron Rookery Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 56 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve?

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What can I see and do near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. You can wander around Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, or Los Osos Oaks State Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach, and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve.

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Our top choices for Heron Rookery Nature Preserve hotels

1. HarborWalk Inn

2. The Q Inn

3. The Estero Inn

4. Back Bay Inn

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

6. Sundown Inn

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

9. Blue Sail Inn

10. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

11. The Landing at Morro Bay

12. Pacific Shores Inn

13. La Serena Inn

14. Pleasant Inn

15. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

16. Masterpiece Hotel

17. Hotel Avisa

18. Morro Crest Inn

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

20. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

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Top Heron Rookery Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Blue Sail Inn

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Masterpiece Hotel

Bay View Inn

The Landing at Morro Bay

Morro Crest Inn

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Museum of Natural History

Tidelands Park

Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

The Giant Chessboard

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