Area Info

Avila Beach lies in a bay formed by Point San Luis, which leads to a pleasant climate and warmer ocean compared to other beaches on the Central Coast. Average temperatures vary little during the year, ranging from the 40s to 60s F from November through April, and from the 50s to 70s from May through September. Average annual rainfall is 18 inches. Along with much of the California coast, winter is the wet season, with more than 70% of the yearly rainfalling from December through March, while summer brings drought conditions. The beach has a 1,685-foot pier used for strolling and fishing. Avila is also known for its hot springs, which are used for resort spas. Olde Port is a historic anchor to the Avila Beach area. Walk out the pier on a sunny day and you'll be greeted by seals sunning themselves on the bait rafts. Buy fresh fish from the many fish markets on the pier or at Old Port Inn at the end, where you can sit at a glass-top ocean view table where you can watch the sea life and waves through the table.

Photos of Avila Beach and Olde Port