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| View North Over Shark Inlet During Low Tide [by Faylla Chapman] |
Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
Habitat - Shark Inlet
November 10, 2026
9:00am to 11:00am
Inyo Street & Monarch Lane, Los Osos
Description: Join MCAS Leader Faylla Chapman on a guided walk to Shark Inlet, located at the southernmost edge of the Morro Bay Estuary in Los Osos—a secluded and rarely visited spot. The journey begins at the Coastal Access Butterfly Grove, where you’ll pass through stands of stately eucalyptus trees and learn about the area's rich natural and cultural history. From there, enjoy sweeping views of protected coastal land teeming with dune and shoreline plant life. You’ll encounter towering sand dunes up close and may even spot sharks gliding through the warm, shallow waters. Along the way, look for rare native plants, an ancient shell midden, and local bird species flitting through the coastal scrub. Loose, deep sand makes this walk very challenging and is not advised for anyone with walking problems. This field trip is not ADA accessible and the trip is open to all levels of experience.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nzc87nz781rauJhN6
Directions: Meet at Monarch Grove access on Inyo Street, the last street off Monarch Lane in Los Osos. Be prepared for walking in very soft sand, roiled up by the horses that use this trail.
Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Wear layers and appropriate shoes.
No restroom is available.
Not ADA accessible
Questions? Send email to: fieldtrips@morrocoastaudubon.org
