Avila Beach, CA

Travel Guide

Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California,  located south  of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy
Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California,  located south  of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy
Panorama of Empty Pier, Avila Beach, CA
South end of Avila Beach California looking towards Shell Beach.
Another photo from under the pier at Avila Beach.

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Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach

3 out of 5
6450 Babe Ln Avila Beach CA
The price is SAR 803 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
SAR 803
SAR 903 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Avila Beach. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Fisherman's Beach and Old Port ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Excellent and great staffs

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Flying Flags Avila Beach
Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach

3 out of 5
256 Front St Avila Beach CA
The price is SAR 469 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
SAR 469
SAR 528 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Inn at Avila Beach
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

3.5 out of 5
6655 Bay Laurel Place Avila Beach CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice room. Wonderful location!

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Avila Village Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach

3 out of 5
6450 Babe Ln Avila Beach CA
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Avila Beach. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Fisherman's Beach and Old Port ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Excellent and great staffs

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Flying Flags Avila Beach
"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk

"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk

Avila Beach CA
Stay at this vacation home in Avila Beach. Popular attractions Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This was an amazing stay! John was a great host and was so helpful with recommendations for the area. The treehouse was super cute and relaxing. Perfect little place to relax and enjoy the views and bird sounds. I will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk
Breathtaking Ocean and Beach Views

Breathtaking Ocean and Beach Views

Avila Beach California
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Avila Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pismo Beach Pier and Avila ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Very clean house with amazing location and view

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Breathtaking Ocean and Beach Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Avila Beach

4.8
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
118
5 - Excellent 78%
4 - Good
33
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 1%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I really loved it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great beaches, especially dog beach...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, cute town. An absolute gem.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Early March is a slow time and the shops/bars are very inactive. Food choices were slim and one establishment was poor quality.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The ambience is great

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

February seemed to be a quiet time with few people around which made it nice for a relaxing and reflective vacation.