Cayucos Pier in the Morro Bay area is 953-feet-long and is made of wood. Located in San Luis Obispo County near the north end of Estero Bay, there's a creek to the north. We've stayed at nearby hotels and have heard frogs croaking at night from the creek bed. The Cayucos Pier is an iconic landmark for the town whose primary industry is tourism.

Initially built around 1875 was a 940-foot-long wharf that Captain James Cass constructed for the Pacific Steamship Company vessels. The current pier is not an original and likely won't be the last. As of 2014 the pier was in need of repair and fundraising efforts by a citizen's group to raise approx. $2 million to rebuild was on its way through an online campaign reaching out to fans of Cayucos willing to chip in.

The Cayucus Pier is open all the time, free parking near the pier includes handicap spaces with public restrooms and showers also available. Highway 1 exits Ocean Boulevard or Cayucos Drive to the pier.

Jackpot fishing is reported by enthusiastic anglers who cast lines day and night off the pier, pulling in a variety of fish ranging from surfperch, skate, white croaker, starry flounder, halibut, sardines and mackerel. The sandy beach has picnic facilities and the pier is lit for night fishing.

Noteworthy of this location and a pier that sits on Cayucos State Beach is that this is probably the last, northernmost beach in California where you will find grunion runs seasonally.

At the base of the pier is a dolphin statue providing a gathering spot for families to meet and enjoy the whimsical, playful statue.