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About Avila Beach City Beach in Avila Beach, California

Avila Beach City Beach is the large wide sandy beach that takes up the entire waterfront of the town of Avila Beach, CA. The picturesque wooden Avila Pier sticks out over 1600 feet into San Luis Bay from the center of City Beach. Only about half of the pier is accessible at this time as the outer portion still needs to be repaired after years of storm battering.

At the north end of the beach there is a sand spit at the mouth of San Luis Obispo Creek where dog owners will be found in the mornings and evenings. South of the pier the beach extends to a rocky headland which used to be the home of large oil storage tanks.

In the 1990’s a huge underground oil contamination was excavated at the waterfront. Many homes, buildings, and the entire beach had to be removed. After the cleanup new sand from Guadalupe Dunes was installed and the waterfront buildings were rebuilt. Avila Beach is now reaping the rewards of their pain and suffering during the remediation. Their beach is beautiful and the businesses next to the beach are thriving.

For those who want to see the area on bike, the Bob Jones Trail is a scenic paved bike path that begins at 1st Street and Avila Beach Drive. Those who want to fish can drop a line from the Avila Pier even without a license. Near the beach are shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. Just a short drive away you’ll find a golf course, a KOA campground, and Avila Hot Springs which offers cabins and camp spots. For families, there is a small park at the north end of the waterfront that has a pirate-themed playground, grassy areas, and an aquarium (the Central Coast Aquarium).

To find Avila City Beach, simply take the Avila Beach Drive exit off Highway 101 and wind your way down to this charming village.

Address
Front St and San Francisco St
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Park Name
Avila Park
Owner
City Beach
Pet Details
Dogs allowed on leash before 10am and after 5pm
Fees
Free parking
Activities
Volleyball, Basketball, Biking, Skating, Fishing
Amenities
Fishing Pier, Restrooms, Lifeguard, Picnic Tables, BBQs, Shops, Grass Park, Basketball Court, Aquarium, Kids Play Area, Tide Pools
Map of Avila Beach City Beach
Avila Beach, US
6:23 am, March 29, 2024
temperature icon 44°F
L: 44° H: 56°
Feels like 41.18 °F clear sky
Wind gusts: 3 m/s
UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0.04 inch
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 7:21 pm
Humidity 86 %
Pressure1010 mb
Wind 3 m/s

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