San Luis Obispo County, California
Avila Beach Real Estate and Local Guide
Avila Beach is a small, tourism-focused coastal community in San Luis Obispo County known for its sheltered south-facing beach, piers, and whale watching. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Avila Beach best.
About the area
Living in Avila Beach, CA
Its beachfront downtown was demolished and rebuilt during the 1999 to 2001 cleanup of a Unocal petroleum plume beneath the town.
The housing market
Homes in Avila Beach
- About 83% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 64% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $1.25 million.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Avila Beach home
Point San Luis Lighthouse
Victorian-era lighthouse built in 1890 on the Pecho Coast
Harford Pier
Commercial fishing pier at Port San Luis with whale-watching access
Front Street
Rebuilt beachfront downtown of restaurants and shops
Bob Jones Trail
Multi-use path following an old railroad right-of-way to the coast
Pecho Coast Trail
Coastal hiking trail leading to the Point San Luis Lighthouse
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.