5 Avila Beach Bucket List Items!

Schoolchildren in orange life jackets aboard a boat, gathered round an instructor holding up a specimen beside a paddling pool of kelp Banner for the Avila Beach Yoga and Art Festival, its title over a teal-to-pink gradient with line-drawn leaves and a figure in silhouette Freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, arranged on a weathered wooden table Three photographs side by side: a mother and daughter jumping off a paddleboard, red beach cruisers parked along the promenade railing above the pier, and friends clinking glasses of red wine

While there is an endless amount of fun to be had year-round in Avila Beach, summer thrives here. With so many incredible festivals and events taking place over the next few months, you’ll be sure to want to pack your bag, hit the road, and head out to your favorite summer destination!

We invite you to immerse yourself in all things Avila Beach and Pick Your Perfect Paradise! 

Pick Your Perfect Lodging Accommodation!

The Avila Beach farmers market at dusk, white stall canopies along the promenade with shoppers strolling between them under palms and string lightsAvila Beach Farmers’ Market
This iconic Avila Beach event takes place along the beachfront promenade every Friday from 4-8pm through September 29th. Highlights include: live music, fresh produce, local food booths, family fun, and beautiful ocean views! Take advantage of the free trolley rides to the market.

Central Coast Oyster Festival, July 8th
The 6th annual Central Coast Oyster & Music Festival has been voted by Fox News as #4 of the Top 10 Oyster Festivals in the nation and is the largest Oyster Festival on the West Coast. Local foodies and newcomers alike will truly experience the perks of the Central Coast, with over 30 local food & drink vendors, retail vendors, an all-day Music Festival, and amazing art installations.

Avila Beach Yoga & Art Festival, July 9th
Grab your yoga mat and join us for a day filled with classes, music, art, food and fun. The festival will encompass many unique Yoga classes and will end with performances by FRENSHIP, ROZES and GoldBoot! This one day event will include opportunities for all levels and all ages. Whether you are brand new to Yoga and wanting to test the waters, or an experienced Yogi, the diverse class schedule will have something for you.

Three women laughing over glasses of white wine at an outdoor table, a bottle between them and the painted blue and yellow shopfronts behindDiscover Our Wine Region
You’ve got salt in your hair, sand between your toes and two, maybe three, boards in the back seat. Your perfect wine pairing involves a bonfire, a little surf guitar, and the occasional errant Frisbee. Avila Valley is one of the few places where you can taste great wines grown and made within an earshot of the Pacific, all while you sit back and enjoy the sunset off the water.

Central Coast Aquarium
This small, family-friendly aquarium is ideally situated just steps away from the beach and boardwalk. Visitors get a fun, hands-on experience that allows them to explore the world of the ocean, beneath the surface. Their mission is to educate and inspire visitors of all ages about local sea life and marine science by giving them an exciting hands-on experience.

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