Things to Do at Avila Beach

From the fascinating Hearst Castle to incredible Patriot Sportfishing, our Avila Beach hotel is ideally located near world-class attractions and activities. Avila, often called Avila Beach, is a quaint town of just 300 residents covering an area of only four square blocks. It faces the south, and as a result, is the Central Coast's warmest beach. One of the area's newest additions is Avila La Fonda, a small luxury hotel in central California for those who want only the best.

Below, you’ll find a listing of many great things to see and experience during your stay at our Avila Beach luxury hotel.

Coffee Bars

310 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1700 San Luis and Front Street, wonderful gelato, homemade lemonade & espresso drinks, smoothies, health food, and women's apparel.

Day Spas

310 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1500
- Nekkidd is the Central Coasts first organic day spa and clothing store. It connects with our own coffee house Joe Momma's. Enjoy a day of pampering, shopping and great coffee while on the beach at Avila La Fonda in Avila Beach.

Golf

6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach - (805) 595-4000 ext. 1
Avila Beach Golf Resort Tee Time Reservation

1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo - (805) 343-1214 x4
Blacklake Golf Resort Tee Time Reservation

Grocery Stores

Avila Grocery Store and Deli - 354 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1575
Avila Valley Barn - 560 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach - (805) 595-2810

Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle - Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon - (805) 927-2020

Hiking & Biking

The "Bob Jones" City to the Sea Trail - Land Conservancy - (805) 544-9096
Port San Luis Lighthouse - (805) 546-4904 Guided tour hikes to the lighthouse every weekend! Call to make reservations.

Kayaking

Central Coast Kayaks - 1879 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach - (805) 773-3500

Restaurants

Avila Grocery Store and Deli - Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1575
Cracked Crab - 751 Price Street, Pismo Beach - (805) 773-2722
F. McLintock's Saloon & Dining House - 750 Mattie Road, Shell Beach - (805) 773-1892
Fat Cats - Port San Luis Harbor, Avila Beach - (805) 595-2204
Gelatto Americano - 324 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-0243
Giuseppe's - 891 Price Street, Pismo Beach - (805) 773-2870
Joe Momma's - 310 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1700
Marre's Fine Dining - Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach - (805) 595-4000
Mulligan's - Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach - (805) 595-4000
Old Custom House - Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 595-7555
Steamers - 1601 Price Street, Pismo Beach - (805) 773-4711
Woodstone Market Place - Avila Village, San Luis Bay Drive - (805) 595-1018

Shops

Beachcomber Bill's - Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 595-2142
The Hula Hut - 380 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-0488
The Sea Barn - Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 595-2142
Under The Sea Gallery - 324 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1488

Sports Bars

Mr. Rick's Beach Bar & Night Club - 404 Front Street, Avila Beach - (805) 595-7425

Sport Fishing

Patriot Sportfishing - Port San Luis Harbor, Avila Beach - (805) 595-7200 or 800-714-FISH
Pier fishing (no license required)

Tasting Rooms in Avila Beach

Alapay Cellars - 415 First Street, Avila Beach - (805) 595-2632
Avila Wine & Roasting Co. - 53 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1918
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards - 1947 See Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo - (805) 595-9700
Morovino Fine Wines - 550 First Street, Avila Beach - (805) 627-1443
Salisbury Vineyards - 6985 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo - (805) 595-9463
San Luis Obispo Vintners Association - (805) 541-5868

Theatre

Clark Center - Arroyo Grande - (805)
The Great American Melodrama - 1863 PCH1, Oceano - (805) 489-2499
Performing Arts Center - Cal Poly Campus, San Luis Obispo - (805) 756-7222
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre - 888 Morro, San Luis Obispo - (805) 786-2440

Whale Watching

Patriot Sportfishing - Port San Luis Harbor, Avila Beach - (805) 595-7200 or 800-714-FISH

Wine Tours

The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle - San Luis Obispo - (805) 238-2765

And of course, our Avila Beach luxury hotel, Avila La Fonda Hotel, is located just 1 block from the beach, perfect for an afternoon of sunbathing and water sports!

For more information about our quaint luxury hotel located in Central California, please call (805) 595-1700.