Morro Bay & Hearst Castle Volunteer Vacation
Make Friends. Make Memories. Make A Difference.
Help preserve Morro Bay's threatened coastal habitats while experiencing the best of the Central Coast.
“I AM CLEARLY ADDICTED TO NATURE CORPS AND SIMPLY CANNOT GET ENOUGH!”
- Ruth. H
All-Inclusive
Too busy to pack your gear? No worries. You’ll have the option to have everything ready when you arrive.
Rejuvenating
It’s more than volunteering, it’s a vacation too! Culinary treats, wine pairing, photography, nature walks, all to help you savor the Yosemite experience.
Rewarding
This is like no other experience. You will come for a volunteer weekend, but leave the legacy of a lifetime.
It’s an experience that will leave you with a lifetime of memories and personal rewards .
What makes Nature Corps so Different?
Taking a Morro Bay and Hearst Castle volunteer vacation is truly one of the most memorable experiences you can have. While a majority of organizations focus solely on volunteering, our award-winning program places equal emphasis on the vacationing aspect of your volunteer vacation. Our greatest desire is to provide you with a well-rounded and fulfilling experience as you leave your personal legacy in this spectacular coastline.
For over 30 years, Nature Corps has designed volunteer vacations with you in mind. We make all the arrangements so that you don’t have to. Our goal is to provide you with volunteer vacation that will leave you with new friends and a lifetime of cherished memories of this multi-faceted Morro Bay vacation.
Our all-inclusive voluntours give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes with park staff to help preserve Morro Bay’s fragile ecosystems. You will meet quality people, who like you, are eager to leave their personal legacies in this world-renowned natural treasures. Led by Nature Corps staff, these professionally guided voluntours help the State Park Service achieve critical conservation projects that are too large to complete without volunteer support.
Help preserve the nesting habitat of the endangered Snowy Plovers while experiencing the best of the Central Coast. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, fine wine, and VIP tours of famous attractions while you help to restore critical coastal dunes habitat. You’ll be on the beach collecting seeds, replacing invasive vegetation with native plants, and working in the park nursery. After volunteering you’ll have time to explore the beaches of Morro Bay, tour the famed Hearst Castle, and visit San Luis Obispo’s world-famous downtown. You will also go on nature hikes, kayak across the Bay, and enjoy the delectable wines of the Central Coast.
Why Morro Bay needs you.
Morro Bay State Park offers some of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. From the iconic Morro Rock to the teaming waters off its beautiful beaches, millions of visitors from around the globe come for an unforgettable vacation as they explore California's world-renowned coastline.
To protect this unique biome, go behind the scenes with the California State Parks to preserve Morro Bay’s spectacular coastal habitats and become the park's most esteemed VIP.
“Thanks for the work you do and for creating a platform that makes it possible for us to give back to the parks. I feel uniquely connected to the parks now – more so than just from a casual visit. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.”
“The three days surpassed our expectations on all counts: the beauty, the photography walks, the meals and especially the comradery of people. Overall, a fantastic experience"
- Cliff M., MD.
“There are certain milestones in your life like getting married and having a child and then doing something really special like this."
- Jeff L.
“What a great way to experience the beauty of the Central Coast!! This past weekend really re-fueled my spirit and reminded me how much I love being in the outdoors. I’m eternally grateful for this opportunity.”
- Katherine H.
What is included in the voluntour
Program contributions include park entrance fees, camping fees, a tour of Hearst Castle, tickets to the Hearst Castle IMAX Theater, all meals, wine tasting, kayaking rental fees, and Nature Corps t-shirt and water bottle.
Your contributions are tax-deductible and the proceeds from your vacation support our veteran and low-income student volunteers.
Registration
$195
per person
Registration
(without employer matching gift)
$495
per person
Three Registration or More
(with 3 or more people) Families are welcome.
$445
per person
Registration fees do not include transportation to or in the park.
*Initially, company matching-gift registrations will be charged the full tuition. Your contribution will be adjusted to the matching gift price once you forward an email from your employer confirming you have applied for a matching gift.
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Day 1
This afternoon we will gather for a Welcome and Orientation at North Beach Campground just a short walk to the Monarch Butterfly Preserve. After playing on the nearby white sand beaches, we will gather for a savory feast as the sun sets behind the Bay. Before enjoying an exquisite dessert, we will head down to the Pismo Beach Pier and stroll along downtown’s quaint stores and boutiques.
