This 11-acre, ocean-front, bluff-top park is popular with walkers, photographers, dog lovers, joggers, and fishing enthusiasts. Park amenities include a wedding location overlooking the ocean, as well as a grassy reception area, and an amphitheater for entertainment events. A restroom and off-street parking are also offered. Additionally, a large unique play area is found in the park and includes a gentle dinosaur, two concrete dolphins, three beautiful dinosaur eggs, three playful seals, a tire swing, tot swing, and The USS IMAGINATION.

Avila Beach just off Highway 1 on California’s central coast is a road that takes you through a lush oak valley lined with beautiful red oak tress and a mineral hot spring. Journey just a little further and the welcoming paradise of Avila Beach appears. With its own uniquely sunny and warm microclimate, Avila Beach is a breath of fresh salt air, with amenity-laden hotels, charming oceanfront restaurants, magnificent local wines, shopping and activities for all to enjoy. Start planning your next vacation, and plan on being enchanted, in unforgettable Avila Beach.

The Bob Jones trail is a well-paved county-maintained bike and walking trail also known as the City to the Sea Trail. The trail starts across the street from the parking lot on Ontario Road, right off Highway 101, and ends in downtown Avila Beach.

The trail is great for all levels of hiking and biking. It makes for an enjoyable, smooth and (mostly) flat ride with trail benches sprinkled throughout. Dogs are welcome on the trail but please pick up after them!

The Bob Jones Trail wanders next to San Luis Obispo Creek, right behind the Avila Valley Barn fields. Enjoy walking by the fields and depending on the time of year, you might just catch the the sounds of frogs and flowing water. Hard to believe it’s so close to the beach!

From the trailhead parking lot to the end of the Avila Pier is 3.0 miles.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, built in 1772, is the fifth California mission founded by Father Junipero Serra. The present building was built in 1793 and 1794. The Old Mission still holds regular church services and is the backdrop for the city’s prized Mission Plaza, a two-block public open space built along San Luis Obispo Creek. It includes a large public plaza, seating areas and pathways. Museums, quaint restaurants and cafes. An array of eclectic shops and boutiques line the downtown streets.