Things To Do in Avila Beach

Join us for kids activities and storytime with hands-on interaction with tide pool animals and aquarium exploration.

For a beginners path, great for kids, try the Bob Jones Trail. Or visit Central Coast Outdoors for more recommendations.  

An all-time favorite cycling route, Highway 1 offers spectacular views and challenging climbs with great restaurants, wineries and attractions along the way.

Ideal climate, terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Flyway makes the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 one of the finest birding regions in the world.

The Bob Jones Trail is the "City to the Sea" bike trail

Stop by the shop or reserve in advance, either way you can select from bikes and scooters both both kids and adults.

The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship. 

The SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 boasts two “polar bear dips” on the first day of the year, both of which are beloved traditions.

Sail with us aboard "Spirit" our Beneteau 44 foot sailing vessel out of the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay.

Health and wellbeing have been hallmarks of Avila Beach since the 19th century, when hopeful oil drillers discovered natural hot springs there. The Avila Beach hot springs attracted visitors to “take the waters” as a way of healing ailments of many kinds. Celebrities, politicians, and VIPs — as…

Rejuvenate mind and body with relaxing Highway 1 spa and wellness experiences to suit every need. Whether you seek a refreshing facial or therapeutic massage, there’s countless ways to boost wellbeing along Highway 1. From soothing Big Sur spa and massage treatments to natural hot springs in Avila…

Patriot Sportfishing specializes in rockcod fishing during open season.

California’s Central Coast provides a fun and safe playground for both dogs and their humans. Stay in dog-friendly lodging, dine in dog-friendly restaurants, and frolic on dog-friendly beaches, hikes and parks.

Who doesn’t love the hustle and bustle of an active downtown? Town greens and plazas provide a gateway to the best attractions a destination can offer, from historic landmarks to dining, shopping, and entertainment.

For a trip of a lifetime call Tours & Tasting by Eat, Drink, and Be Merry.

Highway 1 is an excellent destination for electric vehicle drivers. With several electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on the route, explore ten small towns on a single charge. Planning ahead is important for any electric vehicle road trip and can add time onto your travel itinerary. For this reason, Highway…

For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle, and head out any of coastal San Luis Obispo County’s hundreds of hiking trails.

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.