PREFERRED HOTELS & EVENT CENTERS

Hampton

Hampton Inn by Hilton Morro Bay

Expect a great stay at Hampton Inn by Hilton Morro Bay. Guests love our spacious rooms, free WiFi, free breakfast, and fitness center.

Contact Kendi.root3@hilton.com 805-225-1825

Seapines
Morro Bay Hotel Deals & Packages | Sea Pines Golf Resort

Stay 3 nights (or more) and save 20%. This offer is valid for stays between January 12-24, 2025. Guests must stay 3 consecutive nights. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

https://www.seapinesgolfresort.com/bird-watching

 

Best Western - San Marcos Inn

At BWHSM Hotels, we believe we have a shared responsibility to be conscientious stewards within our global community. Through our Earth, People, and Community (“EPC”) effort, our goal is to strengthen one community at a time by partnering with our hoteliers and providing the necessary tools to enact meaningful change. Our hotel family is deeply committed to implementing environmentally friendly practices, fostering a culture where diversity is celebrated, and giving back to those in need. For special rates click on the following:

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05232.html?groupId=5D2SV4P3

La Serena Inn

Consider our hotel in Morro Bay with ocean views your home-away-from-home. Cuddle into an oh-so-comfy bed with plush pillows and fresh linens for a good night’s rest. Wake up to smell the coffee brewing with an in-room coffeemaker. A microwave and refrigerator are also provided. A satellite flat-screen TV and high-speed WiFi are available to fulfill your entertainment needs. Upgrade to one of our suites or Morro Rock view rooms to add an extra dollop of magic to your visit to Morro Bay.

Guests can call or book online with promo code BIRD  www.laserenainn.com

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Peregrine
Get Salty

Morro Bay

Morro Bay is a seaside getaway located right off scenic Highway 1 on the Central Coast of California. More than that, it’s a backdrop for the perfect coastal adventure.

YB Magpie

Out of This World Optics

Opened in 1988 by owners James Blackstock and Marilyn Rose, Out of This World has been specializing in quality optics for years – with the largest selection of binoculars and scopes in Central and Northern California – in addition to education toys, games, puzzles, science kits, electronic sets and more!

Magview: The Ultimate Digiscoping Adapter

Welcome to Magview®, the leading innovator in magnetic digiscoping adapters for spotting scopes and binoculars. Designed for avid birders, Magview’s sleek, compact design ensures you never miss a moment without the hassle of bulky phone cases.

Surfbird

Nikon

For more than 100 years, Nikon has consistently moved the photography, imaging and optics industry forward, discovery by discovery and product by product. As we continue our research and development mission to uncover advanced technologies that will enhance the lives of our customers, we also reaffirm our commitment to delivering the highest quality products and support.

Kowa

Kowa Sporting Optics is proud to support wildlife enthusiasts through partnerships with great organizations like the Morro Bay Bird Festival and by creating products designed with field use in mind. Our award winning spotting scopes can be found in the field wherever discerning observers are enjoying wildlife and are available in a wide range of price points to accommodate every user. Kowa’s numerous lines of binoculars range from our incredible YF II binoculars (ideal for use by child or adult alike) starting at just $100 to our mid-priced, class-leading BD II binoculars, up to our highest performing Genesis binocular line. Kowa has the right optics to meet every need, come visit us at the Morro Bay Bird Festival!

Sabrewing Nature Tours

The mission of Sabrewing Nature Tours is to inspire and cultivate excitement for the natural world by creating first-class experiences with exceptional personalized service in incredible locations around the globe for birders, nature-lovers, and photographers. We offer set-departure, custom, and fundraising tours that vary by length, by focus, and by location.

Snowy Plover

Opticron

Founded in the UK in 1970, Opticron is a family-owned business with fifty years’ experience in consumer optics. In that time, we have met and exceeded the demands of tens of thousands of people looking for a pair of quality affordable binoculars, a field scope or accessory to help them pursue their pastime, hobby or obsession. Irrespective of age, budget or experience we aim to always provide wildlife watchers with the best mix of quality, choice, value and customer service possible.

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Estero via Snipping Tool

Estero Bay News

Print advertisements and Sponsor for our Community Family Day

Brome

Broom Feeders

Donation of Bird Feeders

Top Dog Coffee Bar

Top Dog

Coffee Donation