“If I wanted a beach that’s wall-to-wall people ... Only a portion of the pier is open. And one of Avila’s most popular restaurants, the Custom House, is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Visitors can “kayak and paddleboard, or stroll along sections of the pier extending into the Pacific, offering ocean views and fishing spots,” HomeToGo said. Avila Beach earned a hidden gem ...

Natural hot springs mark the entrance to Avila Beach, and lucky for travelers, the springs are open for day visitation. Let your worries melt away as you sink into the 104-degree water of the ...

with proceeds going to the 40 Prado homeless shelter and Friends of Avila Pier. The event was started by friends Alan Raul ...

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