Avila Beach

Travel towards the southern part of the County on Highway 101 to Avila Beach -- where beach lovers proclaim perpetual sun and the warmest beach in the county.  It's the perfect spot for your favorite California beach vacation. Discover the reborn, rebuilt and newly designed community that is popular for sightseeing, pier strolling, deep-sea fishing - and sun-worshiping.

Something you won't want to miss is California whale watching during your visit to Avila Beach. At nearby Port San Luis, a number of boat operators provide two-hour whale-watching tours between October and March. And don't forget to soak in the natural mineral springs baths in redwood tubs which dot the tree-covered hillside.

For the golfer in the family, plan on spending the day playing while the soft breeze and the smell of the Pacific Ocean linger near.

Avila Beach CA Interactive Area Map - An interactive map of all listings in this town.

Avila Beach  CA Restaurants

Avila Beach CA Hotels 

Check out the scenic "Bob Jones Trail", that lets you easily walk or bike for several miles, with no cars!

Major events

• Free Guided Hikes to Port San Luis Lighthouse - Year Round
• Farmers and Fisherman's Market (with live music) - every Friday afternoon late April - September
• Festival of Beers - Memorial Day Weekend
• Blues Festival - Memorial Day weekend
• POPS Symphony Concert by the Beach - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday)
• Concourse D'Elegance Car Show - October
• Annual Sea Faire - October

Upcoming Avila Beach Events & Activities 

For an old town, there is a lot that is new in Avila Beach, California. The rebuilt beach area and playgrounds create a family-friendly place for picnics, surfing, fishing and the all-around California beach vacation. The pier is human scale, and is easy to use for hanging a line in the water or just strolling out to enjoy the sea breeze. Businesses catering to visitors are springing up almost daily, and some of the older ones have picked up where they left off.

The beach is a magnet for residents from all parts of the county, and it is known as the warmest beach around, sheltered from the prevailing northwesterly breeze by the hills behind Montana de Oro State Park to the north. The beach is clear sand, and great for beach volleyball, sun bathing, or just playing. Unlike some Southern California beaches that are just one long stretch of sand and water, Avila Beach is a cozy treat shaped by the curve of San Luis Bay and the magnificent hills that surround it.

Just about 9 miles southwest of San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach is home to a growing community of residents in the town, in developments along the Avila Beach Drive, and up spectacular See Canyon with its orchards, farms and wineries.

Small, warm, connected to the county but feeling secluded, Avila Beach will reward visitors seeking relaxation and easy-going outdoor activity. In Avila, you will find outstanding lodging, golf, pampering spas, and great restaurants-it's the complete California beach vacation package.

Click on the links below for lists of Avila Beach businesses including golf courses and services, plus events and attractions, including dates of events to help you plan your next visit. 

Also check out this clip from the very popular "Pops by the Sea"Concert, held on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.