Blog Archives
New places to explore in Avila Beach
New establishments worth exploring are sprouting up all over Avila Beach. These are the new spa at the Lighthouse Suites, called The Spa Central Coast Avila Beach; Cuvee & Delights Champagne and Dessert Bar (coming soon in April), a great alternative to our already popular wine tasting in Downtown; and Hearts Desire Soaps and Exotics, [...]
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 [...]
The best Hot Dogs in Avila Beach
My favorite hot dog is by California Hot Dog Company, which can be found in downtown Avila at the promenade. Owner Bobby Duran has been selling the best hot dogs in our beach town for over 10 years now. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, you can grab a quick lunch anytime [...]
Dungeness Crab Right In Our Backyard!
You don’t need to travel 245 miles or be in a four-hour road trip to San Francisco to enjoy the rich taste of Dungeness crab. You’ll find it right here in Avila Beach! I rode my bike out to the Harford Pier in Avila and picked out two large Dungeness for a full crab dinner [...]
See Canyon, The Scenic Lucky 13
I think we live in one of the most beautiful areas in the US. I have driven around the country in search of a more beautiful place, finding nothing better than the Central Coast. If you have not driven through the 13 mile canyon, you are missing out. Located just outside of downtown Avila Beach [...]
Apple time in See Canyon
We are in the middle of great apple season in Avila Beach. I just love the apples this time of year so I decided to visit Gopher Glen in See Canyon. Getting to the See Canyon makes for a really enjoyable bike ride from downtown Avila. It’s just around 10 miles from my office front [...]

