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Fish From Your Own Backyard
Fresh water fishing on the central coast is fun, especially when you have your own private lake. Property for sale lends well for so many buyers with its large home, 10 acres and outbuildings in Nipomo California.
New walking and biking trail in Avila Beach
Great news for walkers and bikers in Avila: A new walking and biking path is currently being planned to provide off street, non-motorized transportation access and coastal access between the community of Avila Beach and the Harford Pier at Port San Luis. This would be a great addition to our already very popular Bob [...]
Fish in Avila Beach
Harford Pier in Avila bay is certainly the place for fish lovers. Whether you want to catch your own or purchase, you can find the freshest fish on the Harford Pier in Avila bay. The Harford Pier, located at the very end of Avila Beach, has sport fishing, pier fishing, and both live and fresh [...]
Biking in Avila Beach
Biking is a tourist favorite in Avila. If you did not bring your bike, it’s really easy to rent one so there’s no excuse to miss out on a ride in paradise. From downtown, biking from the beach (base of Avila Pier) to the end of the Bob Jones Trail (at Ontario Road) is just [...]
A $50 Avila Beach Adventure
Yes, you can have a fun and exciting day in Avila Beach for just under $50. So grab your beach towel now and head to Avila! For just under $50.00, you can have a truly enjoyable, relaxing day. Start at the grocery store in downtown (up to 10:00 am) and munch on a delicious breakfast for [...]
Avila fishing industry takes big hit
Avila fishermen are now without live bait due to the sinking of Mello Boy, a 42-foot, 15-ton vessel just last Christmas. It left the harbor commission in a pickle on how to overcome this disaster. Damaged beyond repair, owner Deke Wells states it’s not likely he will be able to replace the boat, leaving the [...]
RV Parking in Avila Beach
Recreational vehicles sites are an option that’s worth exploring in Avila Beach. We have accommodations right on the beach or within a few miles of it. Port San Luis Harbor District located at Harford Pier (last pier in Avila Beach) has five areas for RV’s, both dry camping or full hook-ups (no reservations; first-come-first-served basis). [...]
Boat adventure in Avila Bay
Avila Beach offers a fun and exciting way to explore the waters. Take a ride with the Seaweed Express, a charted zodiac at the Port. Captain Michael will create an amazing tour of the bay by guiding you through the caves and shoreline of our beautiful Avila coast. The Avila Bay boat ride will take [...]
Work Out in Paradise
On top of the sunny warm days and the natural beauty of Avila Beach, it has another jewel hidden in the Avila Village that many are not aware of—Avila Bay Athletic. It’s a state-of- the-art fitness facility nestled on four acres of tropical grounds at the heart of the Avila Valley on California’s Central Coast. [...]
Boat Storage
“Can I store my boat here in Avila Beach?” I have been asked this question so many times. Yes, you can store your boat here and it’s just a few steps from the water. Port San Luis operates a trailer boat storage area for vessels up to 30 feet, called Harbor Terrace. The monthly rental [...]

