Find Historic Hotels in Morro Bay, CA

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites while on vacation in Morro Bay. While you’re here, you might want to visit the bustling port and array of shops. You can also take some time in this walkable area to enjoy the popular beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Fremont Theater is a short 17-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Hotel Avisa and Best Western Tradewinds.

Morro Bay is home to 203 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Morro Rock Beach, Morro Rock, and Morro Bay Golf Course. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Morro Rock Nature Preserve and Morro Bay State Park.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Morro Bay, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Morro Bay, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.