Avila Beach
A warm, south-facing town beach beside the Avila Pier.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach. S. of Front St., Avila Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Dogs off leash under voice control before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. No dogs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Verified · Port San Luis Harbor District · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
No bonfires, alcohol or glass on Port San Luis beaches. Charcoal or wood only in District barbecues on Avila Beach.
Verified · Port San Luis Harbor District · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Activities
Avila Beach Community Park is next to the beach.
Verified · San Luis Obispo County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.