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Things to Do  

Front Street & the Boardwalk

Front Street & the Boardwalk, Avila Beach

 trvlrtom Says:  Front Street faces directly to the ocean, so it is a great place to take a walk and enjoy the ocean views on one side and see the shops and restaurants on the other side. The Boardwalk is new, made of concrete, not wood. It is wide and uncrowded, providing yet another way... 

Avila Pier

Avila Pier, Avila Beach

 trvlrtom Says:  Avila Pier leads right out from the center of town. You can stroll to the end to watch surfers and get a good view of the beautiful coastline. This isn't a busy pier with shops and restaurants like in Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Francisco. More like the laid back... 

The Beaches!

The Beaches!, Avila Beach

 trvlrtom Says:  Avila Beach, not surprisingly, has a great beach. Just a little off the beaten path, Avila Beach's long and wide beach is one of the best in this part of California and doesn't have big crowds. The large, main beach in front of town is perfect for a stroll, and further east... 

All about the Beach!

All about the Beach!, Avila Beach

 tvdandy Says:  There is really only one set of activities to do around here, and it is all beach related. Anything and everything related to that beautiful blue Pacific Ocean is here. All be it, in a very laidback pace. This is not the wild party beach life, but the chill life. Enjoy the... 

Hotels  

Avila La Fonda Hotel

 1 Review and 264 Opinions  I took my wife here as a surprise for her birthday and we loved it. We got the spa room which was... 

Restaurants  

Custom House: Terrible Restaurant; Terrible Service

Custom House: Terrible Restaurant; Terrible Service, Avila Beach

 ucla86351 Says:  Custom House and Mission Pizza are one and the same; just next door to each other. Ordered pizzas and after waiting over one hour and after inquiring several times, we were told they lost the order and never made the pizzas. Manager of both restaurants showed no interest in... 

Mission Pizza: Terrible Restaurant; Terrible Service

Mission Pizza: Terrible Restaurant; Terrible Service, Avila Beach

 ucla86351 Says:  Custom House and Mission Pizza are one and the same; just next door to each other. Ordered pizzas and after waiting over one hour and after inquiring several times, we were told they lost the order and never made the pizzas. Manager of both restaurants showed no interest in... 

Fat Cats Cafe: Fat Cats equals Fat Wallet

Fat Cats Cafe: Fat Cats equals Fat Wallet, Avila Beach

 tvdandy Says:  Ok, this is your typical Breakfast old fashioned diner. Great breakfast but the prices we're on the tad ridiculous side. This is the 1st time I had to spend 20 bucks on a typical ham and egg breakfast. Crazy! Good location though, right on the harbor. Still silly prices... 

Hula Hut: Fun, casual place to eat.

Hula Hut: Fun, casual place to eat., Avila Beach

 trvlrtom Says:  There are several places to eat along Front St. in Avila Beach. The Hula Hut is a pleasant, casual option. They have Hawaiian/Asian inspired choices, along with a menu that has sandwiches and soups that are likely to be in a typical diner. Hula Hut is also a shop that sells... 

Custom House: Oceanfront breakfast

Custom House: Oceanfront breakfast, Avila Beach

 tvdandy Says:  This is an ideal place to grab a great restaurant and enjoy that gorgeous beach view. All the waitresses have that classic beautiful California blond look to them as well:) 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Shark Attack Warning!

Shark Attack Warning!, Avila Beach

 orcoastgirl Says:  Avila Beach is gorgeous, there have been shark attacks here tho and there is a sign posted at the beach regarding this to warn those swimming here to exercise caution. 

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 This is an ideal place to grab a great restaurant and enjoy that gorgeous beach view. All the waitresses have that classic beautiful California blond look to... 

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The Central Coast's most serene beach.

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 I love the peace and tranquility of this beach. I think this is the most beautiful and unspoiled beach on the Central Coast. The waves are mild. There is none of that nasty seaweed you get at other...... 

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Pleasant Avila Beach

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 Avila Beach is a smaller and quieter beach town on the California coast. Even though it is just a few minutes from Highway 101, it is overlooked by most travelers. That may be unfortunate for them,...... 

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Less Populated Area of the Central Coast

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 We visited Avila Beach for the first time several days ago. The area is very quiet with just a few shops in the upscale downtown area, a few restaurants and very scenic beach. 

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