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PEREGRINE FALCON
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.
YELLOW-BILLED MAGPIE
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!
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.
SNOWY PLOVER
Naturalist Journeys is a women-owned and operated nature and birding tour company. Our guides are naturalists, ornithologists, biologists, entomologists, geologists, photographers, artists, and more. Collectively, we treasure birding, nature, travel, good food, and good company. We are committed to conservation and give generously to the places we visit. Naturalist Journeys offers nearly 200 tours worldwide, yet we are a small team with a big heart. Our tours are crafted with care and where possible, we use the talents and insights of local guides, select local eco-lodges and foods, encourage community engagement, and often venture off the beaten track, bringing valuable revenue to remote locations.
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. View the new stablized 10x25 S / 12x25 S Binoculars!
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.
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.
ACORN WOODPECKER
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!
We strive to make each one of our trips a unique and rewarding experience for our guests. By personally researching, planning and running our trips we can prioritize finding friendly and knowledgeable local guides, unique and comfortable accommodations, and delicious restaurants.