Fisherman's Beach, Avila Beach
If you want a beach all to yourself, head to Fisherman's Beach in Avila Beach, especially on a weekday! Dogs are not allowed on this beach which makes it a peaceful spot. The beach has an attractive curve to it, fragrant California shrubs and flowers atop, and pretty views of the Harford Pier and Avila headland. You park in a dirt parking lot atop the rocky point that divides this beach from the offleash dog beach called Olde Port Beach. Then you make your way down a dirt path with some gently sloping stairs and a wooden railing. Once you reach the beach, it's fun to explore the rocky area to the left, watching the waves swirl around the boulders. Sometimes there is someone fishing here. You can take a nice stroll along the sand toward the harbor. The sand gets dirtier as you get closer to the harbor. Look up at the cactus on the hillside. Cactus is happy in Avila Beach because it is sheltered from the cold Morro Bay wind.
You can sit a while without anyone disturbing your thoughts at this beach. It's also nice to sit in your car in the parking lot on cold days and admire the view.
Boulder and rocks at the point that divides this beach from Olde Port Beach.
Looking toward the beach from the rocky point.
You can sit on a warm rock and watch the ocean.
Looking toward Avila Beach town and the two other piers.
Vacation cottages.
The path down to the beach and two palms trees.
A bird on the shore.
View of Avila Beach town.
Bird prints in the sand!
Cactus on the hillside.
The sand gets dirtier as you near the harbor.
Different bird prints!
The pretty water and green hills.
Watching the water swirl around the boulders.
A lizard on a boulder.
View of Avila Beach town and the stand of trees above it.
Young man fishing at the shore.
The sailboats bobbing on the horizon.
The path down to the beach!
White and purple daisies on the path down to the beach.
Rock jutting up near the parking lot.
The view from the parking lot. It reminds me of Australia, where you are always up high above the ocean.
Daisies growing across the street from the beach.
Daisies across the street from the beach.
The rock that divides Fisherman's Beach from Olde Port Beach.
The rock that divides Olde Port Beach from Fisherman's Beach, the dog and no-dog beaches. And the highway at the top.
Waves crashing on the rocks.
The stairs down to the beach.
Flowers along the path down to the beach.
It looks cozy to your left when you arrive at the sand.
The beach is free of driftwood, shells, and pebbles, as they tend to land on Avila Beach. This makes it look quite streamlined and idyllic.
Egret bird in the waves.
It's fun to explore the tidepools.
The stairs down to the beach.
I like to watch the water flow around the rocks.
A boulder.
It's beautiful at the parking lot above the beach.
Looking down at Fisherman's Beach. The sand is clean of driftwood and other debris.
The color of the water from the parking lot. Wow!
Fisherman's Beach is located at 3979 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach. There is a dirt parking lot at the top of the rocky point. Then you take the path with stairs down to the sand.
Last Updated: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:03:31 GMT
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