Avila
Beach California Central Coast Day Trip
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Avila
Beach, California is located along the shore of San Luis
Bay near San San Luis Obispo. During the 1990s the town was "dug
up" by the oil company after it was discovered that a 400,000
gallon oil spill was sitting underneath town. Nearly a $100 million
dollars has been spent on Avila Beach and now the seaside town
has come back to life with new hotels, shops and restraints. Some
of the locals miss the good old days of Avila beach. Gone are
most of the 1920s-era cottages, biker bars and 1960s vintage motels.
These days your more likely to be sipping wine and staying at
a boutique hotel than riding your Harley into town. Avila beach
still has a commercial fishing pier and the oil industry is still
around but tourists and locals are driving the rebirth of Avila
Beach. Ocean water here is slightly warmer than other Central
Coast beaches due to San Luis Bay being protected from winds.
The half mile long beach is wide and sandy with the Avila Beach
Pier in the center. Front street runs along the ocean and has
several beach front hotels and restaurants. The Avila pier is
1,685 feet long and open 24 hours. Fishing from the pier is popular
with anglers catching white croaker, surf perch, jack mackerel
and the occasional lingcod. Avila Beach is a good choice to use
as a base for a cental coast vacation. |
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Sycamore
Mineral Springs Resort - Surround yourself with the
natural beauty and charming serenity of Sycamore Mineral Springs
Resort. A natural Hot Springs resort since 1897, we offer the ideal
setting for enjoyment and relaxation. We invite you to experience
our unique resort designed with many amenities for your health,
comfort, and pleasure. Every room is equipped with a full size balcony
or patio spa. Tucked away in the wooded countryside, Sycamore Mineral
Springs Resort is an extraordinary setting for special events. |
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San
Luis Bay Inn Resort - Located high on a bluff overlooking
the coastal town of Avila Beach, the San Luis Bay Inn offers something
for everyone. The resort's Mediterranean decor adds color and warmth,
while the exterior provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and
it's surroundings. Enjoy all the sights-explore by day in the mild
and pleasant weather. Spacious one and two-bedroom suites include
full kitchens, dining area, living room with queen sofa sleeper, separate
bedroom with king size bed, and a spacious bathroom with whirlpool
tub. |
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Avila
La Fonda Hotel - This beautiful property can be considered
your special occasion destination. Unique to any other hotel it
offers Jacuzzi baths for two in all rooms Modern kitchens are a
treat and 42 plasma TVs are the norm. No stone was left unturned
right down to the extra snack bar which is complimentary and filled
with only your favorites decided upon arrival. Family room with
Plasma big screen for football parties and meet us in the reception
suite every night for our welcome cocktail fiesta. |
Things
to do Avila Beach Nearby Attactions |
The Point
San Luis Lighthouse - The Lighthouse Keepers provide Van
Tours by Reservation Only. Cost is $20 per person, with a minimum
of 10 per trip. Point
San Luis Keepers. Pismo Beach - The only place
in California where you can legaly drive you vehilce on the beach.
Pismo Beach. Morro Bay
- Shopping, dining and a huge 600 foot high rock that guards the
entrance to the Morro Bay harbor. Morro
Bay. Hearst Castle - About one hour drive for
Avila Beach. Hearts Castle is one of the most visited attractions
on the central coast. The Castle is a must see for any visitor to
this part of California. Hearst Castle |
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Directions to Avila Beach, California:
Avila Beach is in Cental Coast California between the towns of
Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. Exit Hwy.101 west onto San Luis
Bay Drive or Avila Beach Drive. Follow the signs to Avila Beach.
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