Avila Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California,  located south  of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy
Panorama of Empty Pier, Avila Beach, CA
South end of Avila Beach California looking towards Shell Beach.
Avila Beach
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Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach

3 out of 5
256 Front St Avila Beach CA
The price is £127 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£127
28 Apr - 29 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (868 reviews)
The room was funky and fun. Beautiful view of the beach/ocean. Breakfast was yummy. Coffee bar was a great addition. We are already looking forward to returning soon.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Inn at Avila Beach
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

3.5 out of 5
6655 Bay Laurel Place Avila Beach CA
The price is £126 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
£126
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
What an amazing find for my trip! Great hiking trail. Staff is extremely knowledgeable about the area and has great suggestions for things to do! Loved my stay here on two different nights…going north and coming back home.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Avila Village Inn
Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach

Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach

3.5 out of 5
3254 Avila Beach Drive Avila Beach CA
The price is £159 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£159
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
No real instructions given on arrival. Room was the one with worst possible view and near construction in rooms next door. Hotel was great location but had a hard time enjoying the ocean from room. Supplies were not left for a 5 night stay.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach

3 out of 5
6450 Babe Ln Avila Beach CA
Stay at this beach cottage in Avila Beach. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a gift shop. Popular attractions Fisherman's Beach and Old Port Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
I would’ve given this property five stars except for the low frequency hum heard in our room the entire time we were there. I asked about it and was told it had something to do with Coast Guard radar. When I research this, it did not seem like a probable cause. I think it might have been the refrigerator. ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Flying Flags Avila Beach
Avila Valley House

Avila Valley House

San Luis Obispo CA
Stay at this holiday home in Avila Beach. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Avila Hot Springs and Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
The property had no working water for 2 days. We contacted the property owner and manager and were fully refunded; we then had to find another place to stay and that was stressful. Would NOT recommend this property. It had not been aired out and smelled musty and old.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Avila Valley House
Enjoy the big ocean views, hear the waves crashing, enjoy the coastal vibe.

Enjoy the big ocean views, hear the waves crashing, enjoy the coastal vibe.

Avila Beach CA
Stay at this holiday home in Avila Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Avila Beach and Central Coast ...
10/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
Everything about this house is perfect and the host was amazing. The view is breathtaking!!The house has it all. Just be prepared to relax, unwind and recharge. Thank you for a great weekend!

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Enjoy the big ocean views, hear the waves crashing, enjoy the coastal vibe.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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