Location: Avila Beach
Top Things to do in Avila Beach
What to do and see in Avila Beach, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
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. PierFront Wine & Brew
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. Avila Beach Farmers Market
5. 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.
6. Avila Beach Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By linnielikes
Avila Beach Pier has been half blocked and they've been trying to renovate it for years so it's great for looks but not so much for functionality. If you want functionality like being able to fish you just need to drive a little up the way to Harford Pier. The views at Harford are good too; there's boats and whales and sea lions to watch.
7. Port San Luis Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
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