Posted by Jay on February 10, 2011 at 8:25 AM
I have been lucky and there has been a lot of love around me the last few months. In December Courtney and I welcomed our first child into the family. Our Daughter was born Dec 4th and was 7lbs 3oz and 20.5 inches long and perfectly healthy. I took some time off and really got to enjoy my family. I am just now getting back in the swing of things and realized that Valentine’s Day has been sneaking up on me. This year is going to be the hardest yet as I have to come up for something to do and keep two girls happy. But what could be more fun then spending the day at the beach?
Good thing that the weather has been awesome beach weather and there is a lot deals and specials going on this weekend so I though I would share them with you.
All Weekend Activities
- Nekkidd Day Spa is having a “Table for Two” special for valentine’s day. (February Special) - It includes; a Signature Massage for two, 2 Joe Momma’s Coffee drinks, 2 wine tasting passes, four hour bike ride for 2 (tandem or single bikes), 2 nekkidd totes. All for only $249. Contact them for more details.
- Sycamore Springs Couples Package (Available February 11th-15th 2011) – Overnight stay in a one bedrooms spa suite with fireplace and balcony hot tub, Sparkling wine and champagne flutes, Valentine rubber duckie and aromatherapy hot tub scents, $100 toward dining at our Gardens of Avila Restaurant. Packages starting at $279. You can find more info over that their website here.
- Dinner for two at The Grill on the Golf Resort for $99 (Available February 11th-14th, 2011) – Great views and food. Make your Reservations today by calling 805.595.4001
Specific Events & Activities
- Saturday February 12, Different Times. Explore the Point San Luis Lighthouse with a special Valentine’s Day Tour. Enjoy Champagne & Chocolate, Valentine’s Décor, and A Photographer on site for couples’s photos. $35 per person. Call 805-540-5771 for reservations.
- Sunday, February 13, 2 – 5 p.m. Bring your sweetheart to Morovino Winery on Sunday, February 13. Our Valentine’s Day food and wine pairing will feature Morovino wines paired with exceptional handmade fudge from Hula Hut in Avila Beach. Live music with guitarist Mark Owens. Tasting fee of $10. Morovino Winery tasting room located at 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach. Tasting room is open daily. Call (805) 627-1443 for information.
- Monday, February 14th. Avila Beach Golf Resort Cupid’s Special – Couples play 18 holes (with Cart) for only $99 on Valentine’s Day.
- Monday, February 14th. Avila Village Inn – Avila Beach residents can stay at the romantic Avila Village Inn for $149 a night.
- Monday, February 14th. Valentine Dinner Menu @ Fat Cats Cafe – 1st Choose between Our famous Onion rings or Shrimp cocktail, then Soup Or Salad-Tossed or Cesar, or–Clam Chowder, Now choose from our Bone in rib eye Steak, Chicken Fajitas, Stuffed Shrimp ,Combination Seafood Enchilada and Tamale plate or Coconut Shrimp, Top the meal off with our Decadent Dessert. Dinner for 2 all for $45.
- Monday, February 14th. Avila La Fonda Hotel – Our great weekday rates are in affect for this Monday so you can enjoy rates as low as $139.30 if you are a Costco Member. Our rooms are perfect to have your romantic evening with every room having a fireplace, Jacuzzi tub for two, showers with 3-6 heads, Bose Sound System as well as an i-Home Unit, 500 thread count sheet, and so much more! Rooms will go fast so contact us right away. Follow this link to make a reservation.
Some other great ideas… Whale watching, Walk down the pier at sunset, Rent bikes and ride down the Bob Jones Trail into Avila, Dancing at Mr. Ricks, Rent some Kayaks, Wine Tasting, etc. If I missed any specials you heard about or some great activities, please email me at info@avilabeachpier.com
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Posted by Jay on November 22, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Thanksgiving is just a few days away… This year I have been getting a lot of emails from people asking which restaurants are open for dinner. I can unusually answer most question I get without having to do some research, but this one I had no idea. Which restaurants are open in Avila Beach for Thanksgiving? I always get dragged around to all the different families houses and “forced” to eat multiple dinners. This year however we are expecting our little girl to be born any day now, so we made no plans and are just planning on having Thanksgiving here in Avila. So I have emailed and called around and here is what I found out…
The Grill at Avila Beach (On the Golf Course) will be serving a traditional style Thanksgiving Menu starting at 2pm-7pm. Chef Mark has put his own touch on the meal your Grandma used to make.
The Custom House (On the Beach in Downtown Avila) is open from 8am – 1pm serving the normal Breakfast/Lunch Menu and then from 1pm-7pm serving a special Thanksgiving dinner menu.
The Gardens of Avila (On the Lush Sycamore Resort) is open 12:30-8 pm for dinner serving a special Thanksgiving Menu.
Olde Port Inn (On the end of the Harford Pier in Port San Luis) is open from 3-8pm and serving a Prime Rib or Turkey special.
I called and emailed most places that serve food and these are the ones I found that are going to be open. But if you don’t see your favorite make sure to use our restaurant guide and give them a call to make sure yourself. If you find out anything please let me know by email me at Jay@avilabeachpier.com so I can pass it on to everyone else. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Posted by Jay on October 29, 2010 at 10:20 AM
This is my personal favorite time in Avila Beach. The summer crowds are all gone, the weather is nice (most years), almost all of the businesses are still open, and there is tons of fun and holiday spirit all around. We do a lot of our shopping here and not just because of the lack of large lines, but you can find some of the most amazing and unique items and gifts. Yesterday my family and I decided to have a pumpkin carving day. So of course we headed down the road to the Avila Valley Barn to get some nice big pumpkins!
The Avila Valley Barn is real a gem of Avila Beach. It’s hard to find a Central Coast local that hasn’t been here and doesn’t love it! It’s open each year at the beginning of May till the end of December and their activities and goodies change with the seasons so there is always something new. You really can’t find any fresher fruits and vegetables unless you pick them yourselves. Oh wait you can do that too! You can wander through their fields and pick whatever is in season. Right now they have some different fruits and vegetables and of course pumpkins! What better way to find the perfect pumpkin then to take a tractor hay ride out to a field filled fall colors?
If you are taking the whole family make sure that you plan enough time, because with all the activities, it’s going to be hard to tear the kids away! They have ducks, geese, chickens, goats, ponies, and peacocks, just to name a few. Want to see their little eyes light up? Take them into the Ice Cream and Sweets Shop for tons of goodies and homemade ice cream. The ice cream is made in small batches almost everyday to be fresh as possible. They also have plenty of different seasonal activities for everyone so don’t forget to charge your camera batteries!
You can find a large barn gift shop filled with toys, gourmet mixes and sauces, cookbooks, snacks, kitchen gadgets, and so much more! No matter what the second you arrive at the Avila Valley Barn you will be transported back to a simpler time. With rustic buildings, homemade goodies, fun educational activities and so much more, it will prove to be the perfect holiday activity for your whole family here on the Central Coast!
So after our fun time at the Barn we came home and jumped right into the fun messy part. We finished our pumpkins just as the sun went down and got see all of our hard work. Can you tell which one mine is? 
I would also like to encourage you to post a comment and let other people know your favorite time or activity at the Avila Barn or anywhere here in Avila Beach. Happy Halloween and have a safe weekend!
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I have been lucky and there has been a lot of love around me the last few months. In December Courtney and I welcomed our first child into the family. Our Daughter was born Dec 4th and was 7lbs 3oz and 20.5 inches long and perfectly healthy. I took some time off and really got to enjoy my family. I am just now getting back in the swing of things and realized that Valentine’s Day has been sneaking up on me. This year is going to be the hardest yet as I have to come up for something to do and keep two girls happy. But what could be more fun then spending the day at the beach?
