Fishermans Beach

Fisherman’s Beach is the last beach you come to along Avila Beach Drive as you drive farther away from the town of Avila Beach. Locals call it Dog Beach because dogs are allowed to roam off leash here.

The day-use car parking spots are along the road shoulder outside of the camping areas. Behind and beside the beach there are self-serve RV camping spaces.

Across the street is a Fishermen’s Memorial with the names of those lost at sea.

Nearby the beach the Port San Luis Boatyard has a coffee shop, brew pub, ice cream shop, and more. Out on the Historic Harford Pier (Port San Luis Pier) you’ll find the Olde Port Inn Restaurant where a few public parking spaces are available. Fishing from the pier is allowed without a license. It’s worth a walk from Fisherman’s Beach to end of the pier even if you just check out the view of Port San Luis Harbor, the surrounding hills, and Avila Beach.

Address

Avila Beach Dr and Diablo Canyon Rd
Avila Beach, CA 93424

Other Names

Dog Beach

Owner

City Beach

Pet Details

Dogs are allowed off leash

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Camping, Sunbathing, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Fishing

Amenities

Fishing Pier, RV Campground, No Facilities

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart