The California central coast has the best climate in the country. The mild weather allows for outdoor activities year-round ... hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, tennis, and sport fishing are just a few of the activities we can help arrange for you. 

Several cities within the county host a variety of community festivals during the year, all celebrating their unique gifts. There are music concerts and art galleries to suit every taste. Local restaurants are home to nationally acclaimed chefs that utilize our areas incredible bounty. The San Luis Obispo County wine industry is world class, and features over 200 vintners and 80 tasting rooms. Please contact our Concierge to make arrangements for the suggestions below.

 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
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Downtown Avila Beach Information

LOCAL FUN THINGS TO DO

Avila Valley Barn - 805 595-2810
Sport Fishing - Whale Watching
Port San Luis Harbor - 805 595-5400
Nude Sunbathing - Pirates Cove
Kayak Rentals - 805 773-3500 
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Surf Board Rentals-Lessons
Wine Tours - The Grapeline
Biking & Kayaking Tours

SITE SEEING
Hearst Castle - 805 927-2020
Big Sur Coastline 
SLO Botanical Garderns

HIKING - BIKING - PICNICS
The Bob Jones Trail 
Pismo Beach City Parks
Montana Del Oro
Morro Bay State Park
Oceano Dunes
Bishop Peak
Other SLO Bike Excursions

LOCAL GOLF COURSE
Avila Beach Golf Resort - 805 595-4000

LOCAL HOT SPRINGS
Avila Hot Springs Resort 

LOCAL RESTAURANTS 
Fat Cats Café - 805 595-2204
Gardens of Avila Restaurant - 805 595-7365
Marre's Restaurant - 805-595-4001
Mr. Ricks - 805- 595-7425
Mulligan’s Bar and Grill - 805-595-4000 
Old Custom House - 805 595-7555
Olde Port Inn - 805 595-2515
Pete's Pierside Café - 805 595-7627

LOCAL RETAIL SHOPS
Beachcomber Bill's - 805  595-2142
The Sea Barn - 805 595-2142 
Amy Peters Studio - 805 627-1962

LOCAL HEALTH CLUB -Tennis - Swimming 
Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa - 805 595-7600 (access to this facility is included with your stay)

LOCAL WINE TASTING
Alapay Cellers - 805  595-2632 
Salisbury Vineyards - 805 595-9463
Kelsey Vineyards - 805 595-9700
SLO Vintners Assoc. -  805 595-2632 

LOCAL FINE ART
Salisbury Fine Art Gallery
Visions Art Gallery

MUSIC VENUES - OUTDDOR CONCERTS
Avila Beach Music Festival
Otter Productions
The Cohan Performing Arts Center
The Clark Center

DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa  Mission
Fremont Theater
Shopping on Higuera Street
Downtown Weekly Farmers Market 

ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS IN SLO COUNTY
    Festivals, Music Concerts, Theater, Wine 
    Dinners, Special Performances
Avila Beach Blues Festival
Hot Rod, Porsche, and Antique Car Shows
    6 different shows throughout the year
MidSate County Fair
Tour De California Bicycle Race
SLO Inernational Film Festival 
Outdoor Concerts
Various Annual Community Festivals  
    Art, Wine, Clam, Harbor, Kite, Folk-Art, 
    Portuguese, Olive, Poetry, Strawberry
International Film Festrival
Fourth of July Celebrations - Fireworks 
St. Anthony's Celebration
Central Coast Renaissance Fair
Wedding Expo
Doll, Ceramic, and Craft Expo
Off-Highway Vehicle Show
"I Modonnari" Street Painting Festival
James Beard Foundation Dinner
Annual Festival of Beers