MORRO ROCK
Elevation 576 feet. It is also called "the Gibralter of the Pacific" and is probably the most famous peak. It was first sighted in 1542 by Juan Cabrillo. At one time it was surrounded by water. Quarrying was responsible for its shape, and rock from it supplied the breakwater for Morro Bay. It is now protected home for the endangered Peregrine Falcon.

BLACK HILL
Elevation 665 feet. This hill is located in Morro Bay State Park. It provides an overlook to the city of Morro Bay.

CABRILLO PEAK
Elevation 911 feet. Named after Juan Cabrillo, it is located within the section of Morro Bay State Park bordered by Turri Road, South Bay Blvd., and Chorro Creek.

HOLLISTER PEAK
Elevation 1,404 feet. Named after the family that lived at its base in 1884. This is the only peak which has a spring located at the base. It is the most majestic looking, and had religious significance to the Chumash Indians.

CERRO ROMAULDO
Elevation 1,306 feet. Named after the Chumash Indian Romauldo, who received a land grant for the property. It was a quarry site. Cuesta College lies between this peak and Hollister Peak.

CHUMASH PEAK
Elevation 1,257 feet. Named by Louisiana Clayton Dart in 1964 in honor of the Chumash Indians. Quarrying recently took place at this peak for rock to be used in foundations of the new buildings at Cuesta College.

BISHOP PEAK
Elevation 1,559 feet. It was named for a Bishop's miter. This is the highest peak in the chain; its quarries were the source of rock for foundations, curbing and buildings in San Luis Obispo.

CERRO SAN LUIS
Elevation 1,292 feet. This peak is privately owned by Alex Madonna of Madonna Inn. It was named in honor of Mission San Luis Obispo.

ISLAY HILL
Elevation 777 feet. Located near the country airport, it is a round grassy hill. Most of the area around it has been developed.