Location: Avila Beach
Top Things to do in Avila Beach
The 6 Best Nature & Parks in Avila Beach, California (CA)
Avila Beach /ˈævɪlə/ is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, located on San Luis Obispo Bay about 160 miles (257 km) northwest of Los Angeles, and about 200 miles (320 km) south of San Francisco. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Avila Beach as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 1,627 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Avila Beach
1. Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By marktrus - Newbury Park, United States
This is a 1.7mile walk or bike ride to Avila Beach. Very senic, relaxing and easy to do, wonderful! It also takes you around the golf course, over a river via bridge.
2. Olde Port Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Avila Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By sqw
My all time favorite beach. Might take a couple minutes, but parking always possible. Always warmer than neighboring beaches. Dogs allowed in morning, but not 10 - 5.
4. Central Coast Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community that is dedicated to ocean stewardship through education, engagement, and action. The aquarium hosts school groups and provides marine science education programs to students ranging from preschool to high school. The aquarium is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. All admission and proceeds go towards funding marine science education programs for local students. Please visit our website or call for our current daily events schedule.
5. Avila Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
6. Pirate's Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By LexArtChick666
I’ve been coming to the beach since I was 16 and now I’m 21. I wouldn’t bring children or family that isn’t into the nude thing. I personally don’t go nude here but the beach is nice and has little to no wind usually. I don’t mind the nudists or bother others while I’m there. There is usually not too many people but when there is beware of drunk and high weirdos. A lot of people go there to “party” but when it is quiet it is worth the small hike and drive. My advice is to stay away when there are too many people. You can tell when you first drive up the mountain and see a line of cars going all the way back from the parking lot that is more of a field of pot holes and ditches. Avoid the parking lot at all costs if you have a low car. Trucks usually can get in and out pretty easily. There is some broken glass on the trail sometimes but not super often. The cave is covered in graffiti but the view is beautiful. My only complaints are the parking lot and lack of trash pick up at the parking lot before the trails. People pick up the beaches usually but end up dumping their trash in a big pile in the front of the trail entrance. I don’t know how it gets taken care of from there. Aside from those the beaches are fairly clean and enjoyable as well as the water.
