Where to Stay in Avila Beach

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Avila Beach offers a variety of lodging for any trip, from a romantic getaway to a family vacation. Choose from luxurious oceanfront hotels and resorts with Pacific views, charming boutique inns, and full-service resorts with mineral hot springs and spas — or settle into a vacation rental with multiple rooms, separate living areas and a full kitchen. Whichever you choose, you’ll have easy access to the Bob Jones Trail, local wineries, and a variety of oceanfront dining and shops.

Inn at Avila Beach in Avila Beach, California

Hotels & Resorts

Stay Steps From the Sand

Many hotels are just steps from the sand, placing you in the heart of this sunny Central Coast destination. You can find all-suite hotels, cozy inns, or full-service resorts with mineral hot springs and spas.

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Featured Hotels

  • San Luis Bay Inn in Avila Beach, California

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    San Luis Bay Inn

    High on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Bay Inn has one of the most breath taking views on the Central Coast of California. The San Luis Bay Inn is located high above the Pacific shore, wrapped in the Santa Lucia Mountains with the lapping ocean at your doorsteps. You awake to misty mornings, bright sunny afternoons, and the invigorating aroma of the ocean. San Luis Bay Inn is a “Silver Crown” vacation destination, and one of the premier vacation ownership resorts in the world. Hospitality is our main concern and we would like to ensure that you have a relaxing and enjoyable experience while vacationing with us.
  • Avila Village Inn in Avila Beach, California

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    Avila Village Inn

    Nestled beneath sycamore trees along California’s Central Coast and conveniently located just off Highway 101, Avila Village Inn offers the ideal retreat for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Recently expanded, the inn now features 48 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, including 18 brand-new accommodations that blend modern upgrades with the inn’s signature charm. Designed for today’s traveler, the new rooms include family-friendly two-queen layouts, spacious suites with separate sitting areas, and a limited number of pet-friendly options. Select rooms also feature private balconies and soaking tubs, while all king rooms include sleeper sofas for added flexibility. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, complimentary beach cruiser bikes to explore the Bob Jones Trail—located just steps from the hotel—and easy access to nearby beaches, scenic golf courses, and local dining. For the best value, guests are encouraged to book direct and save up to 15% on their stay. Experience the comfort, convenience, and natural beauty of Avila Village Inn—now better than ever. The only hotel in Avila Beach with all-new rooms featuring family suites, rooms with two queen beds, and limited number of dog friendly accommodations. 
  • Avila Beach House

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    Avila Beach House

    Imagine sitting on the balcony of your Avila Beach boutique hotel suite, nestled in between rolling green hills and the expansive Pacific Ocean, and admiring the natural beauty of Avila Beach. You may catch a glimpse of a young family playing a heated game of ping pong on one of our sun-filled play decks. Or you might see casual beach goers staking out their perfect beach spot for a day of sunbathing on one of the Central Coast’s most beautiful beaches.
Song of Avila vacation rental in Avila Beach, California

Vacation Rentals

Room to Spread Out and Settle In

Avila Beach vacation rentals provide a private and spacious getaway, with multiple rooms, separate living areas and a full kitchen. Settle in and live the coastal lifestyle at your own pace.

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Featured Rentals

  • Castlebrook Cabin vacation rental in Avila Beach, California

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    Castlebrook Cabin – Sleeps 4

    Generous space inside this natural wood handcrafted cabin features an open plan main room, including a kingsized bed, dining, and kitchenette. A 50″ television with Amazon Fire Stick (paid subscriptions to Hulu, Amazon Prime & Netflix) will provide any entertainment you require. Plenty of WiFi will keep you as connected as you need to be. One bathroom with bath/shower and one bedroom with single bunk beds.

    An expansive front porch overlooks a courtyard and garden surrounded by mature trees for complete privacy. The back porch provides fresh air with chaise lounge chairs for napping and relaxing.

    A propane gas stove will keep you warm when it’s cold outside. All windows have screens to let the fresh air in and circulating during the summer months.

    Location
    See Canyon is the orchard of San Luis Obispo County. Known for apple orchards and fruit farms, the canyon offers lush rural vegetation while close to coastal towns and San Luis Obispo. Three miles from Avila Beach, locals call the canyon the sunshine pocket of the coast.

  • Hope Ranch at Avila Valley – Sleeps 18

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    Hope Ranch at Avila Valley – Sleeps 18

    Nestled on 16 beautiful acres in the heart of beautiful Avila Valley it is surrounded by rolling green gardens, lush vineyards and mature California Oak Trees. This single-story modern ranch style retreat has been completely remodeled with floor to ceiling glass windows to create a calm stylish ambiance that invites you to come in, sit down and begin enjoying this wonderful stylish yet homey retreat.

    The main house is 5,000 square feet with two master suites with private bathrooms and 2 additional bedrooms. The Master suite has a rounded glass window with a soaking tub with internal views that offer lush hay meadows and beautiful vistas with oak trees in all directions. There is private terrace off each suite with sliding glass doors so you can enjoy your morning coffee on the flagstone patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds with plenty of room to take in that clean crisp air.

    There is a game room with a classic Brunswick regulation pool table, foosball table, darts, bar area and large craftsman hearth fireplace to warm the room. It opens up to an outdoor living area with BBQ, fire table and outdoor fireplace.

    The open concept gourmet kitchen has a beautiful 14 feet waterfall island, that is custom made for culinary teaching experiences. The island can seat seven people, and the kitchen farm table seats another eight comfortably. The formal dining room invites the outdoors in with its surrounding glass windows and seats additional eight guests.

    The guest house is 1,200 square feet with 2 bedrooms, living room, full kitchen and washer/dryer. A master suite with walk-in closet and attached bathroom. A kid’s loft that contains 2 bunk beds.

    The 16 acres offers 3-sided barn, 5 car garage, pastures, paddocks, horse trails and room for your RV, boat and horse trailer. You can keep the kids entertained with the onsite walking trails and easy access to the Bob Jones Trail nearby.

  • Avila Beach House vacation rental in Avila Beach, California

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    Avila Beach House – Sleeps 6

    This Avila Beach home was built in 1907, renovated in 2012 and 2020 and is located 1.5 blocks from the beach. The home is fully furnished with 2 bedrooms (queen beds), a loft (2 twin beds) and 1 bathroom. Accommodates up to 6 guests. NO EXCEPTIONS. Cable TV, Wifi, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room, patio area with BBQ (propane provided), air conditioning and 2 parking spaces.

    This unique home sits on a large lot and has plenty of space to BBQ and hang out. It has a great deal of character and makes guests feel right at home. Everyone loves the uniqueness of the space, and the close access to the beach, which has the best sand, waves and weather. The town itself has lots of wine tasting, delicious food, and sunshine. Guests are close to Port San Luis, which has additional restaurants and cool beaches. The town of San Luis Obispo is less than a ten minute drive.

    Other things to note:
    There is a steep driveway, which should be considered when booking as well as stairs to access the house itself and then stairs to access the loft. The loft has windows with alarms for child safety and should be considered when deciding where children play and sleep. There is only small areas of carpeting and the rest is hardwood flooring. The laundry room is available to guests and we leave some supplies to use. We provide paper towels, dishwasher pods, and all-purpose cleaner. There is a reverse osmosis system in the kitchen, so no need for bottled water. Allergy sufferers: Be aware we do take our pets to our home when we use it several times a year, but we use our own bedding and towels and clean everything thoroughly.

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