Avila Beach, California Travel Information

Central Coast: San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County’s 3,316 square miles contain the Central Coast’s most varied terrain— from windswept beaches to interior lakes, from grass-covered rolling hills to meticulously tended farmlands... San Luis Obispo, CA

Grover Beach and Pismo Beach In the vicinity of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, the foothills push westward and slope quickly to the ocean, forcing the highway seaward, within view of the resorts atop the bluffs overlooking the bea... Grover Beach, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo This mission is no longer the remote outpost it was when Father Junipero Serra founded it in 1772. Three years before, Gaspar de Portola and his expedition had come through the area as they headed bac... San Luis Obispo, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Worshipers overflow the church, spilling onto the staircase that descends into the city plaza. At the doorway, the priest stands with a young mother and father, holding their infant child. The baby, s... San Luis Obispo, CA

Montana De Oro State Park Campground Its azure, rocky coves feel like Greece; the sandwiched cliffs jutting out over the ocean remind you of Cornwall; and the long sand dunes resemble Provincetown on the Cape. Spectacular and huge, this ... Los Osos, CA

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Olde Port Beach to Pirate's Cove (Mallagh Landing) (Distance: 0.6 mi) Explore bustling Port San Luis, the tranquillity of the San Luis Obispo Creek estuary, and the spectacular setting of Pirate's Cove on this relatively easy trip perfect for beginners.

Avila, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:9.3 mi

Port San Luis, Avila Beach, & Beyond (Distance: 0.6 mi) Tucked in the substantial lee of Point San Luis, the sheltered arc of San Luis Obispo Bay provides the most protected coastal touring for a hundred miles in either direction. To augment the bay’s exce...

Port San Luis, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:5 mi

Sycamore Mineral Springs (Distance: 0.8 mi) General description: A full-service hot springs spa and hotel based on a large natural mineral hot well, located near the community of Avila Beach. Sycamore Mineral Springs has been a resort for over ...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Hot Springs - length:unknown

Cave Landing and Pirate's Cove (Distance: 0.9 mi) Cave Landing, also known as Mallagh Landing, is a spectacular rocky promontory that juts out 150 feet into the bay, forming a natural pier. This beautiful formation has caves and coves, including an a...

Pismo Beach, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

Cave Landing and Pirate ’s Cove (Distance: 1.0 mi) Cave Landing, also known as Mallagh Landing, is a spectacular rocky promontory that juts out 150 feet into the bay, forming a natural pier. This beautiful formation has caves and coves, including an a...

Pismo Beach, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

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Avila Beach Avila Beach Golf Resort Public, 18 holes 6500 yards, par 71 0.5 miles from center of Avila Beach, California

Laguna Lake Laguna Lake Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1306 yards, par 30 5.9 miles from center of Avila Beach, California

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6740 yards, par 72 6.1 miles from center of Avila Beach, California

Pismo State Beach Pismo State Beach Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1465 yards, par 27 7.5 miles from center of Avila Beach, California

Dairy Creek Dairy Creek Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6548 yards, par 71 11.1 miles from center of Avila Beach, California

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