Q: How do I get to Avila Beach?
A: Visit our maps & directions page for info
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Q: How do I get to Port San Luis?
A: Follow the directions on this page, but keep going down AVILA BEACH DR about a mile. You will deadend into Port San Luis Harbor.
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Q: Are dogs allowed on the beach?
A: Dogs are allowed on Fisherman's Beach and Olde Port Beach 24 hours a day. Dogs are not allowed on the main beach in downtown Avila between 10am-5pm everyday.
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Q: Is driving a vehicle on the beach allowed?
A: Yes you are allowed to drive on the Olde Port Beach, for unloading your boat only. There is plenty parking on the street above the beach.
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Q: Is driving on the pier allowed?
A: Driving on the downtown Avila pier is not allowed, but you can drive out on the Harford Pier in Port San Luis. The Harford Pier has 2 restaurants, 3 fish markets, and a sportfishing company located on it.
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Q: Can I build a fire on the beach?
A: The fire rings are on Olde Port Beach from around April till Oct. They are removed when the weather gets bad for the winter. They are first come first serve. No other fires are allowed.
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Q: Can I bring my own BBQ to the beach?
A: BBQ's in small hand carried BBQ's such as Weber's (please no coal dumping)
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Q: Can I reserve picnic tables or BBQ pits at Avila Beach?
A: There are 6 tables and BBQ pits on the beach right by the park and a few more tables in the Avila Beach Community Park. They are all first come first serve.
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Q: Where are the ATM's located?
A: I am working on a easy location map but until then here are a few locations. In Downtown Avila there is one in the Mr Ricks doorway and one in the back left corner of the Avila Grocery & Deli. In the Port you can find on on the Fat Cats Cafe Patio.
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Q: Are there lifeguards on duty?
A: During the summer lifegaurds guard the Avila Beach 7 days a week 10am-6pm. Lifeguards will also be out on Olde Port Beach during the weekends 10am-6pm. You will also see them on the beach during holidays and big weekends.
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Q: Who do I contact regarding Farmers’ Market?
A: Julie Andrews-Scott is the contact person for vendors. Her phone number is 805-602-8266 and her email address is coastalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. If you just have general questions check out our page on Farmers Market or email us at info@avilabeachpier.com
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Q: Can I hold a wedding ceremony on Avila Beach?
A: Avila Beach is the perfect setting for a fun or elegant beach wedding. Because it's a public beach you cannot reserve a spot and due to the popularity of the beach, a special event permit ensures no more than one permit will be issued for the same area, at the same time. The beach is a public facility; therefore special event permits do not provide exclusive use of the beach. For more information on weddings in Avila Beach please check out our wedding & events guide. For more information on obtaining a special events permit and all the rules visit the Port San Luis Harbor district's website.
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Q: Do I need a fishing license to fish off the pier?
A: No license is required when fishing from either of the public piers (Avila & Harford piers) If you decide to do some surf fishing, however, you must obtain a fishing license.
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Q: Where can I buy a fishing license?
A: Various types of fishing licenses are available from Patriot Sportfishing
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Q: Where can I park?
A: There is lots of free parking in Avila, and also a close to the beach parking lot that costs $5. See our parking guide
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Q: Can I bring or watch fireworks in Avila Beach?
A: Avila Beach does not currently have a firework display. "Safe and sane" fireworks are not permitted on the beach or in the town. You can however catch firework shows from time to time at large events on the Avila Beach Golf Resort.
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Q: Who do I contact if I want my business/information on the website?
A: Send an email to Jay@sleeplessinteractive.com
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Q: Who do I contact if I want to report an error or broken link on this website?
A: Send an email to Jay@sleeplessinteractive.com
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