Enjoy this City to the Sea bike trail that follows the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way along the San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. Starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway and ends at the beach/promenade in downtown Avila Beach. This trail is great for walking, skating, biking, etc. The trail will take you through lush landscapes and gardens and follows a meandering stream.
If you don't have your own bike or you just don't want to bring it, make sure you check out the bike rentals page for rental places at both the beginning and end of the trail. Also there is a market and deli on the trail for food, wine and snacks.
Unofficial Start of the Trail - A parking area is available at the trail head.
Exit US101 at Avila Beach and head west. Turn right on Ontario Rd (Avila Hot Springs). Go past the KOA campground and you will see a parking lot off to the right. The trail starts right across the street. Lock up your valuables.
Unofficial End of the Trail – Parking in downtown Avila.
Use these directions to get into Avila. The trail unofficially ends on the corner of Front St & San Miguel (The beach and Promande) The official trail end is just down San Miguel St and the cross walk on Avila Beach Dr. Make sure you push the button and watch out for cars as Avila Beach Dr is a major road and has a blind corner for traffic.
The Bob Jones Trail is already a great relaxing trail. There is a lot in store for this trail. They are just about to start work to extend the trail from Avila into Port San Luis Harbor. There are also plans extend the start to SLO and the end all the way to Montana De Oro State Park.
