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
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.
Another photo from under the pier at 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 NZ$272 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$272
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (842 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Inn at Avila Beach
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

3.5 out of 5
6655 Bay Laurel Place Avila Beach CA
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)
Room was spotless and cozy. Free coffee in lobby. Hotel was quiet, peaceful and located in a beautiful spot. Lovely 20-minute walk into village.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Avila Village Inn
Avila Lighthouse Suites

Avila Lighthouse Suites

3.5 out of 5
550 Front St Avila Beach CA
The price is NZ$527 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$527
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Avila Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The room and the grounds were exceptionally clean and well manicured, the staff at the front desk was super cool and helped me with using pre paid cards for the payment. The housekeepers and groundskeeper were super nice and were very helpful and professional. The location of the hotel was very nice, ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Avila Lighthouse Suites
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.
"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk

"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk

Avila Beach CA
Stay at this holiday home in Avila Beach. Popular attractions Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This was an amazing stay! John was a great host and was so helpful with recommendations for the area. The treehouse was super cute and relaxing. Perfect little place to relax and enjoy the views and bird sounds. I will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk
Las Casitas Avila - Bungalow #6

Las Casitas Avila - Bungalow #6

Avila Beach CA
Stay at this holiday home in Avila Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Great little place from which to enjoy Avila Beach. Just a short walk from the beach and boardwalk, yet just far enough to be quiet and peaceful. Everything was clean and in great condition. Easy in and easy out.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Las Casitas Avila - Bungalow #6
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

3 out of 5
7075 Ontario Rd San Luis Obispo CA
Stay at this cabin in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are ...
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
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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