How would you like to pick your own apples at the beach? Miles above from the apple orchards, thousands of apples were washed toward the shore. The apple season was obstructed by a cold spell. They were taken by the storm down San Luis Creek  Pictures show the swollen creek and the damage it caused.

It seems early, but we are already spotting whale activity in Avila Beach. Headed for warmer water, the whales have started their long journey to Mexico waters. I’ve been lucky to have seen them within 100 yards of the Avila Pier. Whales are one of the most fascinating sea creatures to watch. One of the larger rorqual [...]

 The bait is back in the bay. Check out the action in the pelicans diving into the water for their food. Albacore Feed October 9 at the community center, downtown Avila Beach. This will be the second annual feed organized by The Avila Beach Community Foundation so purchase your tickets and join the feast. Tickets available now at [...]

The Nine Sisters, also known as the Morros, is one of the main attractions of San Luis Obispo County. The peaks of the Nine Sisters form a divider between the Los Osos Valley and Chorro Valley and extend from Islay Hill within the City of San Luis Obispo to Morro Rock, covering approximately 40 square [...]

Hiking, horseback-riding, and mountain-biking enthusiasts have something to look forward to at Avila Beach. With the States Wildlife Conservation Board’s recent approval of the $6.735 million fund for Wild Cherry Canyon or Avila Ranch, Avila Beach is heading for another spectacular trail to go along with it’s already established Bob Jones Trail. Pacific Gas and [...]

Most don’t know, but Avila Beach is still a big part of the migration on Steelhead trout through the San Luis Obispo Creek, a “home stream” of their migration journey. Steelhead are incredible fish, called anadromous fish, which means they begin life in freshwater, rear in this creek, and then migrate to the ocean where [...]