Avila Beach Pier is a picturesque wooden pier located in Avila Beach, a charming seaside town on the central coast of California. It extends into the Pacific Ocean. The pier is a beloved landmark that offers visitors a chance to enjoy stunning ocean views, go fishing, take leisurely strolls, and engage in various coastal activities.
Avila Beach is a breath of fresh salt air, with amenity-laden hotels, charming oceanfront restaurants, magnificent local wines, and shopping and activities for all to enjoy. Start planning your next vacation, and plan on being enchanted, in unforgettable Avila Beach.
Avila Beach Park has plenty of activities for everyone. Start your day at the pirate-themed park. Your kids will love the pirate ship, swings, slides, and tic-tac-toe game. Throw down a blanket and enjoy a barbeque with your family.
Avila Beach Paddlesports offers year-round kayak and SUP rentals, ecoAdventure Tours, and the best customer service around! Explore the calm waters of the scenic Port San Luis Harbor.
Built in 1984 by Unocal Corp. to facilitate oil transport on the U.S. West Coast, the Cal Poly Pier now operates as a marine research facility. At 3000 feet long, it provides students, faculty and researchers with unrivaled access to the marine environment of the Central Coast.
Olde Port Beach is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis. It has parking along the road and a ramp down to the sand.
The Point San Luis Lighthouse is the only surviving Prairie Victorian model lighthouse that remains in existence on the West Coast of the United States. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is being refurbished by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers.
