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Photo of Avila Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Avila Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Avila Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

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Avila Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Avila Beach?

The bar is located right on the Avila Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kravabowl is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Avila Beach?

There are 148 places to stay in the Avila Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Avila Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9558409&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dolphin Bay Resort, Unit #311</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1940531&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Shell Beach Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6157674&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">358 Front Street</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6157815&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">356 Front Street</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6157835&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">90 San Luis Street Unit D</a></li></ul>

Avila Beach, United States

#45 out of 385 in California

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Avila Beach • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Bar PierFront Wine & Brew

9.2 - Excellent 80m

French Restaurant Blue Moon Over Avila

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Seafood Restaurant Custom House

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Coffee Shop Kraken Coffee Company

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Kravabowl

8.4 - Very good 80m

American Restaurant Ocean Grill

8.2 - Very good 80m

Bar Mr. Rick's

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Pizza Restaurant Mission Pizza

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Locals Taproom

10 - Exceptional 140m

Park Avila Beach Park

110m

Hiking Area Shell Beach Bluff Trail

860m

Park Cave Landing

890m

Park Fisherman's Beach

1.5km

Park STP Beach

1.6km

Hiking Area Sycamore Crest Trail

1.6km

Park Fisherman's Memorial Fountain

1.7km

Park Hilltop Way

1.8km

Hiking Area The Bluffs trailhead

1.9km

Playground San Luis Lighthouse Beach

2.7km

Playground Palisades Park Playground

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Reimer's Candies Gifts & Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 80m

Market Avila Beach Market

5 - Tolerable 90m

Liquor Store Avila Wine & Roasting Co

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Ice Cream Shop The Sweet Shoppe

10 - Exceptional 2km

Sandwich Shop Sando's Deli

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Smugglers Cave

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Avila Valley Barn

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Museum Point San Luis Lighthouse

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach

9km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Mary Herrington Park

8.4 - Very good 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ira Lease Park

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Price Historical Park

7.8 - Very good 9.5km

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About

Avila Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 45th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 383.7 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Avila Beach settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Avila Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pirates Cove Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Avila Beach is located in California within Avila Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Avila Beach • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Bar PierFront Wine & Brew

9.2 - Excellent 80m

French Restaurant Blue Moon Over Avila

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Seafood Restaurant Custom House

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Coffee Shop Kraken Coffee Company

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Kravabowl

8.4 - Very good 80m

American Restaurant Ocean Grill

8.2 - Very good 80m

Bar Mr. Rick's

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Pizza Restaurant Mission Pizza

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Locals Taproom

10 - Exceptional 140m

Park Avila Beach Park

110m

Hiking Area Shell Beach Bluff Trail

860m

Park Cave Landing

890m

Park Fisherman's Beach

1.5km

Park STP Beach

1.6km

Hiking Area Sycamore Crest Trail

1.6km

Park Fisherman's Memorial Fountain

1.7km

Park Hilltop Way

1.8km

Hiking Area The Bluffs trailhead

1.9km

Playground San Luis Lighthouse Beach

2.7km

Playground Palisades Park Playground

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Reimer's Candies Gifts & Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 80m

Market Avila Beach Market

5 - Tolerable 90m

Liquor Store Avila Wine & Roasting Co

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Ice Cream Shop The Sweet Shoppe

10 - Exceptional 2km

Sandwich Shop Sando's Deli

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Smugglers Cave

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Avila Valley Barn

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Museum Point San Luis Lighthouse

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach

9km

Tourist Attraction Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Mary Herrington Park

8.4 - Very good 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ira Lease Park

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Price Historical Park

7.8 - Very good 9.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

120m from the beach

8 Very good

356 Front Street

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 220m from center

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120m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

358 Front Street

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 230m from center

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140m from the beach

10 Exceptional

90 San Luis Street Unit D

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 160m from center

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150m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

90 San Luis Street Unit A

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 150m from center

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190m from the beach

55 San Miguel

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 240m from center

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250m from the beach

141 A 1st Street

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 230m from center

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350m from the beach

7.5 Very good

215 San Miguel

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 210m from center

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350m from the beach

9 Excellent

219 San Miguel

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 210m from center

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2km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Flying Flags Avila Beach

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 2.1km from center

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4.2km from the beach

Dolphin Bay Resort, Unit #311

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 4.2km from center

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Pismo Beach Vacation Rental Pet Friendly!

4.6km from the beach

7 Good

Pismo Beach Vacation Rental Pet Friendly!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 4.6km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Shell Beach Inn

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Avila Beach • 6.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Olde Port Beach Olde Port Beach

7.5 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Pirates Cove Beach Pirates Cove Beach

7.7 Very good

2.9km

Point San Luis Point San Luis

7.5 Very good

3.5km

South Palisades beach South Palisades beach

7.1 Good

5.5km

Vista Del Mar Beach Vista Del Mar Beach

7.1 Good

6.4km

Shell Beach Preserve Shell Beach Preserve

6.8 Good

7.1km

Dinosaur Caves beach Dinosaur Caves beach

6.8 Good

7.7km

Ventana beach Ventana beach

5.7 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Avila Beach • 240m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 383.7km

Transport

Airport

SBP • 10.5km

Bus Station

Avila Beach & First • 410m

Train Station

Seward Trains • 35km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

Ethan Davis

10 Exceptional

The final stretch of Highway 101 in SLO county leads to a picturesque beach with breathtaking sunsets. It's an ideal spot for family gatherings, and I have fond memories of spending countless hours here as a child. Recently, I returned to capture some drone footage and was delighted to find the beach deserted. It was as though I had the entire stretch of sand to myself, making for an unforgettable experience.

March 2023

Mandira

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning and the town nearby is charming. Additionally, the beach boasts golden sand which adds to its allure.

March 2023

Curtis Colton

10 Exceptional

I always enjoy visiting Avila Beach as it never fails to provide a great experience. The sand is not flawless, but it certainly is not bad either. In fact, the beach boasts golden sand that adds to its charm.

March 2023

Jessa Raye Solis

10 Exceptional

My family and I embarked on a delightful day trip to Avila Beach, accompanied by my significant other. Upon arrival at around 10:30 am / 11 am, we noticed that the beach was already quite crowded. Nevertheless, we managed to secure a charming spot. The water was refreshingly cold and possessed a pleasant saltiness. The overall ambiance was delightful, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It should be noted that dogs are prohibited on the beach during specific hours; however, we noticed an alternative section of the beach that was brimming with dogs as we drove towards the pier, making it an ideal location for dog lovers. I highly recommend this beach as it offers numerous dining and shopping options on the boardwalk.

March 2023

Jaxon K.

8 Very good

The beach's location was truly breathtaking. It's the ideal spot to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Weekdays are the perfect time to visit, as it's less crowded and more serene. However, we visited on a Saturday when it was bustling with excitement due to the opening of Ca. Despite the cold water, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the beach. I decided to stay back and watch our little dog while the rest of the family ventured out onto the sandy shores. Unfortunately, we had to wait for an hour as dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10am-5pm. Nevertheless, I relaxed and watched the waves, feeling at peace with nature. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a rejuvenating beach getaway. Don't forget to share your adventure with us!

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Avila Beach?

The coastline of Avila Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Avila Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Avila Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Avila Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Avila Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Avila Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Avila Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Avila Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Avila Beach?

The bar is located right on the Avila Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kravabowl is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Avila Beach?

There are 148 places to stay in the Avila Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Avila Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Avila Beach from parking?

The Avila Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Avila Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Avila Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Smugglers Cave located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Avila Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Avila Beach is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 15°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Avila Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Avila Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.