Morro Bay CA Then & Now Coastal Fishing Farming Village Vacation Destination PB

Description: Morro Bay, on California's Central Coast, is famous for the massive rock formation that guards the mouth of its natural harbor. A remnant of an ancient volcanic plug, Morro Rock--in Spanish, el Moro, the sentinel--was spotted by explorer Juan Cabrillo as early as 1542. Once sacred to Native Americans, it is now a sanctuary for peregrine falcons and other birds, near secluded dunes, a 2,300-acre national estuary known as the back bay, and eucalyptus groves that are visited each winter by monarch butterflies. Now a thriving commercial district serves both residents and tourists, and its waterfront is packed with busy seafood restaurants. Kayaks, canoes, and commercial fishing boats mingle in the sparkling waters of the bay. Morro Bay CA Then & Now Coastal Fishing Farming Village Vacation Destination PB Description Morro Bay Then & Now California Roger Castle & Gary Ream Photographs by Garry Johnson Fishing & Farming Village New PB Morro Bay began as a coastal fishing and farming village. Today it is a well-known vacation destination. At its heart, it has changed little since John Riley first envisioned it in 1872. The community has had brushes with dramatic change, but fate has allowed it to remain a typical American small town. Author Roger Castle was born and raised in Morro Bay. Coauthor Gary Ream and photographer Garry Johnson are relative newcomers. Through their eyes, here is a view of a modern, but ageless Morro Bay. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia’s Then & Now series makes such local comparisons available. Books in this series offer a special view of American life by placing historical images side b side with contemporary photographs. This new softcover book, copyright 2010, has 90+ pages of black and white photos and fascinating stories. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Reseda, California

End Time: 2024-08-26T01:00:47.000Z

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