Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Avila Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Avila Beach

Avila Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avila Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Avila Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Avila Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Avila Beach

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SBASanta Barbara
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field

Airlines serving Avila Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,240 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,670 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,242 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,696 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,980 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,099 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (670 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (463 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,201 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avila Beach

Most booked hotels in Avila Beach

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Avila Lighthouse Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 597 reviews)
$331+
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Avila Village Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 587 reviews)
$153+
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Cottage Inn by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4176 reviews)
$142+
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SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2795 reviews)
$233+
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Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1881 reviews)
$97+
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1799 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Avila Beach

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.