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Avila Beach Wine Tasting

Spend a weekend in one of central Califoria's most charming hidden beach towns. After a day of Avila Beach wine tasting, take a stroll on the pier and watch one of the most beautiful sunsets the Pacific Ocean has to offer.

Located just a few miles south of San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach makes a perfect weekend getaway.

Don't expect to find any huge full-scale production wineries in this sleepy beach town. In fact, don't expect to find anything huge period. What you can expect is friendly, welcoming locals, beautiful scenery, good wine and a great weekend.

There are several small wineries and tasting rooms peppered throughout Avila Beach. Each has its own personality.

Avila Beach Wineries

Morovino Winery is located right next to the Avila Beach promenade, about a block from the beach.

They craft a small number of quality wines, mostly from Santa Barbara regional grapes, that are sold only through their wine club and tasting room. Grab a seat at their bar or tasting room and have a chat with the friendly owners!

Alapay Cellars is owned by Scott and Rebecca Remenga, who aim to give all their customers a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

They produce a small variety of premium quality wines, which allows them to focus on high quality and the running of their tasting room.

Avila Wine & Roasting Co is downtown Avila's local wine shop. They offer a selection of interesting wines from throughout the central coast, from San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles , as well as many other California wine regions.

Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards is nestled in the apple orchards in the scenic See Canyon. A few minutes drive from the beach, this family owned winery is worth the drive. With an great wines and a friendly, approachable staff, you will feel comfortable here no matter what your wine tasting experience.

Salisbury Vineyards tasting room is located in a hundred-year-old schoolhouse in Avila Valley. They have 10 acres of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other types of wine , along with a fantastic art gallery.

Aside from these five wineries, there are several fantastic restaurants and bars to help you get your Avila Beach wine tasting fix.

Where to Stay in Avila Beach

Check out the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort where you can rent a cozy romantic bungalow in the hills of Avila. At night, soak in their natural hot springs, where it feels like you are in the forest miles from anyone.

Or, if you're looking for beach-house style lodging, try the Inn at Avila Beach, which sits on Front St in downtown Avila, overlooking the beach.

You can also camp right on the beach. Pull up your motor home and park it right on Avila Beach Dr overlooking the ocean.

Avila Beach Blues Festival

Avila Beach blues festival

Every May, Avila Beach Resort hosts the Avila Beach Blues Festival. Each year there is a great lineup of blues musicians, a selection of local wine, beer, and food vendors. It is a great time for everyone, local and tourist alike.

Some of the past festivals have featured Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Jonny Lang, Los Lobos, and other great musicians!

The festival usually takes place the day after the Avila Beach Beer Festival, another popular event that sells out every year. The event is right across the street from the pier, and is a great way to soak up the perfect central California weather.

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