My wife and sister-in-law tried staying here last night, although a comfortable night's sleep was not easy to come by. First, the pillows are only available covered in shams, and although they looked quite ugly, they also were uncomfortable; they had to cover the pillows with their t-shirts just to be able to use them! Second, when my wife and sister-in-law arrived, they were greeted with a note from the innkeeper (or cryptkeeper, more like it) that she was out running errands. Then the lady emerged from upstairs. This is just weird. Third, the closets had no hangers for clothes, and the space under the guest beds was occupied for storage of the inn's seasonal supplies. In summation, if a zero star rating was available, it would be utilized en masse on the Marina Street Inn. Please do not be fooled by the four and five star reviews, they may or may not have been planted; either way, they are not representative of the true experience of what may be the worst and least welcoming bed and breakfast in Central California. Marina Street Inn claims to be the only bed and breakfast in Morro Bay; I suppose this means that Morro Bay just isn't cut out for the bed and breakfast business. read more

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Stayed here about three times and close to the ocean, about 3 blocks away. Food was outstanding, but because of Covid, Claudia, the owner, has reduced it to a continental breakfast. Very pet friendly, as I took two large dogs there. Day trips easy to Cambria, Paso Robles, Hearst Castle, or San Luis Obispo. Restaurants close by too. Stuart Goldfine of Indio, CA read more

Staying with Claudia Foster at the Marina Street inn is like coming home. As soon as you enter the beautiful yellow house surround by an inviting a colorful garden, you know this will be something special and unique. The Inn, like Morro Bay, is a one of a kind experience. The four available room are each decorated in a different theme. The rooms are not modern 5 Star offerings, but almost a piece of history filled with memories. In the morning your breakfast basket will have a delicious scone delivered from the bakery that morning. That with yogurt, granola and fresh fruit make for a great way to start your day. The best part of our stay was spending time in the living room talking with Claudia and the other guests. We first visited the Inn seven years ago, now we come home three to four times a year. Don't miss the experience.l read more

We had an awesome 2 day stay at this lovely B&B. It's within close walking distance from the waterfront, the breakfasts were amazing (oh the baked pears!), and the house dog - Trap the yellow Lab - was the perfect touch for this vacationing dog loving pair. There are great coffee shops, wonderful people watching and of course great seafood! read more

An incredible find in Morro Bay! I was visiting family for the weekend and Claudia made us feel very much at home... if your home is the kind of home with a gourmet five-star breakfast, a wine and hors d'oeuvres happy hour at 5pm, and the coolest mom ever who climbed Macchu Picchu at age 70. Joking aside, Claudia is the best host ever: striking the perfect balance of being really cool to talk to but not overbearing and in your face. Marina Street Inn is well worth it if you're still trying to make up your mind! read more

Had a wonderful 3 night stay at this B&B. A very romantic get away with my boyfriend. We had great tasting gourmet breakfast every morning. Claudia was very accommodating to our needs and sat down with us each morning to offer ideas for day trips and restaurants to explore. I would recommend this place over a motel if you like the personal attention and home style feeling. read more

The Marina Street Inn is a beautiful and welcoming place that makes you feel at home. From the time of our arrival Claudia went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Our room was exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated. Breakfast is served at 9am and it is absolutely delicious! Coffee is served a bit before then. The inn is located two blocks from the water and is within walking distance of the local movie theater, local restaurants and a quaint bookstore. I truly loved my experience here and I look forward to staying here again! read more

This is probably the best Bed & Breakfast we stayed at. Its beautiful and clean, and a great low price, especially considering it's two blocks from the bay and during the Summer. The Inn Keeper, Claudia, is the nicest and sweetest woman around. Great comfortable rooms, with private baths in each room, and awesome breakfast. Didn't want to leave. We will return, with family. read more

oh, heck no. Yelp ya' let me down. I have to assume the previous reviews were from relatives and close family. I have been around and stayed at my fair share of B&B's and Inns around the US. Here are just some random thoughts that are staying with me after a trip to Morro Bay. A trip to Marine Street reminds me of all the bad things a trip to Grandma's brings back. "Dust Catchers", knicknacks and personal momentos so crammed into every nook and cranny and plastic covers on couches that made you want to get outside as soon as possible. A grumpy innkeeper who has no concept of hospitality. Breakfast servings so small and unfulfilling that we immediately left after breakfast to go have breakfast. We had some almond french toast...one slice...that was so chewy I would have spit it out...plus, she didn't even ask about food allergies...like NUTS...which is almost innkeeping malpractice these days. Terrible coffee...and a grumpy lady who joined us...disrupted the flow of conversation between guests to tell us HER story...and seemed generally put upon and humorless. I got the feeling that we were keeping her from her day. She was even having home repairs done while we were there. Afternoon wine and cheese...where you had to sit politiely and listen to her drone on and on about whatever she wanted to talk about. I thought she was going to start talking about her "corns". All we could do was sneak grins to each other while she insisted on pouring us a desert wine or really sweet Chardonnay at 5pm along with a cheddar cheese tray that you buy at Costco. She's going through the motions...you can tell her heart isn't in it any longer. The rooms were over-decorated with "crap"...no flow or design...more like using the rooms for storage. "The shared deck" between rooms was about 10 square feet...and if you opened your slider you were looking at the bed of the other guest room. I'm not shy...but this was a little too close for even me. Beware...the street noise from drunks stumbling home at 2am was ridiculous. I thought I was going to have to call the police after listening to a man berate a woman and threatening to beat her if she didnt catch up. Good luck going back to sleep after that. The bed was lumpy and a "queen size"...if your idea of a queen size bed is for the cast of Munchkinland in the Wizard of OZ. No air circulation...no fan...much too warm...even for a coastal community. I'm just getting started...but I will end it now. Suffice to say...Marine Street will never be revisited again...at any price. read more

Honestly, one of the sweetest, most accomodating b & b's I've gone to through my travels. Felt like being at home. Clean, cozy, welcoming. Great location, so close to walking to town. I will recommend to all I know. read more

The Marina Street Inn will make you feel like you've just been hugged by a troop of warm mini muffins wearing strawberry jam hats, singing Dolly Parton covers. It's just enchanting! A winding path of plants and flowers and an impressive array of yard art guided us towards the front door. Not one but THREE welcome mats bellowed messages of friendship and greetings. We felt pretty welcome. When we got to the front door, Claudia immediately greted us, a very smiley labradore at her side. She informed us of breakfast service and asked if we had any food sensitivities. We readily gathered that the Inn is one of Claudia's passions. We couldn't help notice the house is filled with moments of country living and crafty fun. All holidays were jointly represented in the living and dining room areas. I don't think any were left out. Our room was outfitted with a 4-post queen bed, brimming with blankets and fluffy-shammed pillows as well as a vintage rocker, home-made throws, TONS of velvety pink towels, books on country style, arm chair with doilie arm rests and a cute lil private patio. Everything was clean and in its place. At 9AM, we were served a lovely breakfast in the dining room with the other Inn guests. I was lagging after a few martinis the night before and arrived late to the table. Before sitting down, I lifted the coffee mug at an empty place setting and started moving towards the kitchen in search of morning brew. My friend motioned to me to sit down and cease any attempt at gathering my own coffee, the other guests consented via smiles and nodding. It was obvious to all that Claudia takes hospitality very seriously and that she would not tolerate me filling my own mug. Almond french toast with powdered sugar topped with strawberry slices was served along with sausage which Claudia told us she had marinated in orange juice. She asked us all what we did and gave us tips on local attractions before sending us on our way. We will definitely return next time we are in Morro Bay! Thanks Claudia! PS- The Inn has dedicated parking too! read more

This is the perfect romantic bed and breakfast for the couple that is looking to be in a private, quiet setting. Morro Bay is already a beach town just outside of San Luis Obispo. So you're already in a great spot to wander along the coast to watch sea otters or fly a kite. But this B&B was so intimate that it made you feel as if you were visiting someone's home. The gourmet breakfasts and the wine and cheese in the late afternoons were a nice touch. Guests can choose between four rooms, all of which are uniquely decorated and some have a balcony attached. My boyfriend and I found it easy to check-in late, as long as you let the innkeeper know ahead of time and call before your arrive. If we had any questions about restaurants or other places of interest, the staff was very knowledgeable and went out of their way to be very accommodating - even getting map directions online and printing them for some guests. We definitely plan to visit again since we visit the area annually. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to go on a little getaway back in May. We had considered the beer festival in San Luis Obispo, but the inns were all either booked or super pricy that weekend. I found the Marina Street Inn and Bed and Breakfast online via Trip Advisor, and as soon as I saw on their website that "The Marina Street Inn believes in the personal touch. We do not accept reservation requests over the internet. Our Innkeeper, Claudia, prefers to talk personally over the phone with people interested in staying at our B & B." I knew in my heart that this was exactly where we had to stay. Although it was Memorial Day weekend, we had both Thursday and Friday nights to ourselves. Claudia was very gracious and her breakfasts were delicious. I loved her coffee cakes, Aebleskivers, and quiche the best. My boyfriend and I went on a full moon kayak paddle, and Claudia was kind enough to give us a lift from the Morro Bay State Park back to our nice, cozy room. We stayed in the Garden Room, which had a nice view. There was a little hiccup with regards to how many nights we had booked. Apparently, the reservation was written for three nights instead of the four we had intended, but it was sorted out and we definitely plan to come back again. May is a nice time of year because the city isn't overrun by tourists but it isn't freezing, either, so kayaking is still possible. I wouldn't get into the water, though. It's still too chilly for that! There are a lot of seals (or sealions) and they can be quite loud, but it was a nice change from Santa Barbara's packed beaches. read more

This is the best Bed and Breakfast I have stayed at. Wonderful views of Morro Rock. Location is perfect. Claudia keeps the place well maintained and clean. And her breakfast is awesome. She has so much knowledge of the area as well. Highly recommend read more

Wonderful experience! Claudia was a very welcoming and accommodating host. She even offered to let us borrow her car when we were going to walk up to Albertsons to grab a few things. Breakfast was great and the rooms were very comfy and had a peaceful vibe. I would definitely stay here again. read more

This is a wonderful find in Morro Bay, and it saved the day when a wedding guest of ours exited another establishment in town. Hostess Claudia is hospitality itself; the house is lovely both in the public areas and the rooms, you have a view of the rock, there is a serene golden Lab on site, and the price is also just fine, esp compared to what the hotels think is a fair charge. read more

Beautiful cozy bed & breakfast! Claudia is a lovely hostess that will make you feel at home! We enjoyed our stay very much and definitely recommended! read more

My wife and I recently spent 3 lovely nights at the Marina Street Inn. We try to avoid cookie cutter motel rooms where the pictures on the walls are the same in all of the rooms, you never get to meet other interesting guests, and you feel you are just one of many who come and go with no real personal attention. Whenever we are away from home we try to find a cozy B & B which reflects the personal taste of the inn keeper. We love the personal attention, real cooked breakfasts (not the kind found at motels who offer free buffet breakfasts) and delightful individually decorated bedrooms and general sitting areas. We like to feel like we are "at home" with extra pampered care. Well, we are happy to report that Claudia's Marina Street Inn provided all we were looking for and more. After a busy day we like to have two very comfortable sitting chairs to curl up in and relax, read and unwind before going out for dinner. The Marina Street Inn has 4 individually decorated rooms, each with two large comfortable chairs, nice baths with adequate counter space for all your toiletries, and comfy beds. There are nice views out the windows of the town and bay and a private parking lot in the rear. Claudia, the inn keeper, was a delight. While we were the only guests during our midweek stay, we enjoyed interesting conversations and shared travel stories with Claudia each morning. We will definitely be staying here the next time we escape to the central coast for a few days. read more

I just stayed their this past weekend. I was looking forward to staying here & I left dissapointed!! The sheets smelled & someone had gone to the bathroom & did not flush it! We stayed in the second level & its a nice room with a decent view. The traffic at night with cars flying by is loud. We had trouble sleeping because of it. The breakfast was awful!!!! The wine is awful too. The whole think is a joke & i felt bad because their old but they need to pass it down to someone who can care for the b&b. We sat in the dinning room table along with everyone else & pretended to make conversation to the other people. We also pretended to like the slice of crap she served along with the two slices of bacon thrown in the plate. I would not stay here again unless owners have changed. The only good thing was the dog. The old lady was rude to my husband because she didnt like the conversation they were having while eating. We left shortly after. To many old people staying at that B & B with no life in them anymore. For the $145 we paid i rather stay else were! read more