The Elfin Forest Natural Area on the southeastern shore of Morro Bay is a diverse and complex assemblage of natural plant communities that includes coastal brackish marsh, riparian woodland fringe, pygmy oak woodland, grassland, coastal dune scrub and oak manzanita association. It supports a documented 25 species of mammals, over 110 kinds of birds, and 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. Chumash middens occur throughout property.We encourage people to come and see the beauty of the Elfin Forest. For a preview of some of the natural plant communities check out our online picture gallery. If you are planning to make a trip to the Elfin Forest, please print a copy of this Web page and don't forget to print the Elfin Forest map which shows the entrance paths and the boardwalk (click on the image below to get a larger version). The 16th Street entrance has a ramp for wheelchair access. For more information, call SWAP at 805-528-0392. |
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