Avila Beach Blog

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 12/05

Jay — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:22:01 +0000

Here is your mid-week Avila Beach photo by Lance Kinney. Please take a minute to take a deep breath and enjoy whatever memory this picture brings to mind. Don’t forget to check back every Wednesday for more great pictures of Avila Beach, CA, You can see all the past pictures here.

“An Avila Christmas”

Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” - Oren Arnold

Lance Kinney Photography Show & Sale

You have seen a lot of his photos on our Facebook page and blog but now is your chance to see his work in person and pick up some of your favorite prints! Lance Kinney will be holding a photography show & sale at the Avila Wine Company on Sat, Dec 8th from 11am-5pm and Sun, Dec 9th from Noon-5pm! All prints will be on sale and they would make perfect Christmas gifts!

Special thanks to Lance Kinney for providing us with amazing pictures each week. Please feel free to share them with your friends but remember to give credit to Lance. DO NOT print, reproduce, or sell his photographs without his consent. You can contact him to purchase prints through his website at www.LanceKinney.com

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 11/28

Jay — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:20:12 +0000

Monday Night Beachwalk

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss

Thanksgiving 2012 in Avila Beach

Jay — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving!! We hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving with your friends and family. If you are coming to Avila Beach today, here is a list of places that we know is open on Thanksgiving day. There might be others that are open, but you will have to check with them. There is also plenty of things to do in Avila that don’t require anyone to be open. Check out our Avila Beach Activities page for more info.

Restaurants Open

Custom House - Open till 7pm

Gardens of Avila – Open 3pm – 8pm | Special Menu

Olde Port Inn - Open 3pm – 8pm

Hula Hut - Kitchen closes at 3pm, Doors at 4pm

Avila Grocery & Deli – Open 9am – 7pm

Other Business Open

SLO Coast Kayaks – Open 9am – 4pm

Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards – Open 10:30am – 5:30pm

Avila Wine & Roast – Open 11am-2pm

Avila Golf Resort – Golf before noon for only $39

If you have any questions or know of a place that is open today, please contact us.

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 11/21

Jay — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:28:26 +0000

Pecho Coast Trail

When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber of your body. I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats and clothes you have worn out” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lance Kinney Photography Show & Sale

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 11/14

Jay — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:31:38 +0000

Pale Kai Outrigger Canoe Racing Club

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand” – Vince Lombardi

Lance Kinney Photography Show & Sale

Winter Holiday in Avila Beach

Jay — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:47:58 +0000

On Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9, Avila will celebrate the holidays in style with a community-wide open house and festive events with the 1^st annual Winter Holiday in Avila! Follow the Winter Holiday in Avila Facebook page for more info and all the updates.

Saturday Dec 8th

Enjoy Christmas decorations and festive spirit all around Avila, Carolers, Live music, Santa Claus, FREE parking in the Avila lot (all day), Free trolley around Avila, Port San Luis and the Avila Valley, Family activities, Goodies and coupons from the local business, Sweet treats, Wine tastings, and more!

5pm-8pm Free child care (5 & up) at the Sea Life Center

5pm-8pm Pick up your stocking goodie bag on the Promenade with coupons from the local businesses

6pm Lighting of Avila Beach on the downtown promenade

6:30 Harbor Cruise with Patriot Sportfishing ($15 per person)

Sunday Dec 9th

9am-11am Pancake Breakfast at the San Luis Yacht Club (Fee)

11am Santa’s Doggie Parade on the Avila Promenade sponsored by the Avila Beach Civic Association

Visit the Winter Holiday in Avila Facebook page

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 11/07

Jay — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:42:07 +0000

“Tucked In” Sand Dollar, Avila Beach

Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually” – Jimi Hendrix

Special thanks to Lance Kinney for providing us with amazing pictures each week. Please feel free to share them with your friends but remember to give credit to Lance. Do not print, reproduce, or sell his photographs without his consent. You can contact him to purchase prints through his website at www.LanceKinney.com

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 10/24

Jay — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:02:28 +0000

All the wonderful things Fall brings

I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 10/17

Jay — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:23:43 +0000

Storm rolling in to Avila Beach

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” - Mark Twain

Your mid-week Avila Beach picture break 10/10

Jay — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:36:42 +0000

Fall is here at Avila Valley Barn

I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” - Henry David Thoreau