Avila Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Avila Beach

With a population of 1,627, Avila Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Avila Beach to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Avila Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Custom House (404 Front St) and Ocean Grill (268 Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Avila Beach

Avila Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avila Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avila Beach in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Avila Beach, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Avila Beach

Plane

When flying to Avila Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Avila Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Avila Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avila Beach. The train journey from Avila Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avila Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 158 miles from Avila Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Avila Beach.

Plane

When flying to Avila Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Avila Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Avila Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avila Beach. The train journey from Avila Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avila Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 158 miles from Avila Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Avila Beach.

Airlines serving Avila Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,562 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avila Beach

Most booked hotels in Avila Beach

Avila Lighthouse Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 270 reviews)
$307+
Avila Village Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 276 reviews)
$225+
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1805 reviews)
$222+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1143 reviews)
$251+
Inn at Avila Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$203+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1850 reviews)
$162+

Renting a car in Avila Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avila Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Avila Beach is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avila Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Avila Beach is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.