Travels With Carole

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February 9, 2015

Introduction to Avila Beach, California

Introduction to AVILA BEACH, California

Location: 3 miles off Highway 101; 240 miles south of San Francisco.

Tucked away in a cove, the once funky little beach town of Avila Beach was bulldozed and cleaned up in 2004 due to a devastating oil spill. Usually warm and sunny, it has one of the few beaches in California that face south rather than west. The electricity-generating Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, run by PG&E, is adjacent. It is now the only operational nuclear plant in the state.

Bob Jones Bike Trail

Dogs ok. This off-road trail leads from Ontario Road just off Highway 101, along San Luis Obispo Creek, past the Avila Valley Barn, to the beach, pier, and downtown Front Street. It is 4 miles round trip. You can walk, run, or ride a bike.

beach playground at Avila Beach, California

beach playground at Avila Beach, California

beach at Avila Beach, California

view from the door of the public loo at Avila Beach

More things to do in Avila Beach.

See Avila Beach live via webcam.

More views from loos.

More ideas for exploring the U.S.

images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

1 comment:

MicheleFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:18 PM
looks like a stunning area to explore a loo with a view like that is not to be sneezed at.
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