Wine & Beer Guide

Relax and enjoy all that the Central Coast has to offer.

Relax and enjoy all that the Central Coast has to offer right here in Avila Beach. The surrounding area presents wonderful opportunities for wine tasting, featuring local winemakers who specialize in a variety of grapes, including ocean-influenced Chardonnay, bright Pinot Noir, and bold Syrah. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting out, you’ll find welcoming, unpretentious tasting rooms pouring high-quality, handcrafted wines that perfectly capture our sunny seaside vibe.

What makes sipping in Avila Beach truly special is the incredible variety of beautiful settings. You can step right off the sand into vibrant downtown tasting rooms and local taprooms to enjoy a flight of wine or craft beer, or take a short scenic drive to visit family-owned wineries nestled among lush orchards and tranquil canyons. From coastal patios to cozy lounges, you’re sure to find a memorable tasting experience tailored exactly to your taste

Sinor-LaVallee

The Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines hanging sign in cream and navy against a blue sky

Founded in 1997, Sinor-LaVallee is a second-generation winery specializing in SLO Coast wines shaped by ocean influence and thoughtful farming. Visit our downtown Avila Beach tasting room just one block from the sand to enjoy our wines alongside local oysters and other food offerings.

550 1st Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Phone: 805-459-9595

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Alapay Cellars

The Alapay Cellars tasting room, a yellow round-fronted building with WINE TASTING lettered across it and an A-board advertising award-winning wines

Established over a decade ago, we have an uncompromising philosophy of producing high-quality and hand-crafted French-oak barrel aged wines while presenting them in a fun, relaxed, and cozy tasting room atmosphere.

415 1st Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Phone: 805-595-2632

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Avila Wine Company

The hanging sign for Avila Wine Company, painted with the pier and bunches of grapes, above a smaller sign reading Wine Tasting

This is a must stop for wine tasting. AWR is a wine tasting room. We also have wines by the flight, by glass and by the bottle. 25 years in the local wine industry has earned us access to some of the highest quality wines at the best price.

53 San Miguel Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Phone: 805-627-1918

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Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards

A vineyard row in autumn, vines turning gold and green with fallen leaves along the ground and an oak-covered hillside behind

Longtime See Canyon residents Dick and Delores Kelsey, along with their sons Keith and Richard started the winery in 1999. With a laid-back atmosphere, this quaint family-owned winery focuses on superb quality rather than quantity.

1947 See Canyon Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-595-9700

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Peloton Cellars

Peloton Cellars, a deep purple tasting room with white trim, its doors open to the bar inside

It is our mission to create quality wines that are a pleasure to drink any night of the week and enjoy with any meal. All of our wines are crafted from the lush, fertile soil of the Paso Robles wine region.

470 Front Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Phone: 805-627-1080

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Local’s Taproom

Locals Taproom, its red sign with a green palm tree above the entrance and birds of paradise flowering in front

We take pride in showcasing the diversity of the local craft beer scene. Our taps feature a rotating selection of local brews, plus we uncork the finest local wines. And the best part–you get to choose the music from our record collection, making every visit a personalized trip down memory lane.

90 San Miguel Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Phone: 820-202-0098

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Images from Avila Beach Visitors