AVILA BEACH CONCERTS, EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Experience the Sights and Sounds of California's Central Coast
Travel provides the unique opportunity to dive deep into the local history, traditions, and culture of your destination-in this case, California's beautiful Avila Beach! Whether you prefer to learn through art, live performances, guided tours, or simply by rubbing elbows with the locals, you can immerse yourself in the Central Coast's vibrant community by visiting the attractions below.
Live Entertainment
With everything from state-of-the-art concert venues to centuries-old churches calling the Central Coast their home, you get to choose your favorite way to experience the sights & sounds of San Luis Obispo county.
- Concerts at the Cove
- Live Music at Mr. Rick's Patio
- Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
- Pacific Breeze Summer Concert Series
- SLO Film Festival
- The Great American Melodrama
- Clark Center for Performing Arts
- Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo
- San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
- San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre
- Vina Robles Amphitheatre
- California Mid-State Fair
Local Landmarks
From man-made memorials to state parks, history comes to life on California's Central Coast. Not even the little ones will get bored learning about the rich history and heritage of California's coast at these significant sites:
- California Highway 1
- Pismo Preserve
- Point San Luis Lighthouse
- San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- Hearst Castle
Seasonal Events
Centuries ago, the Chumash Indians lived in Avila Beach and named the area "Hole in the Sky" because of the unusually temperate climate. Known today as the warmest beach in San Luis Obispo county, Avila Beach enjoys beautiful weather all year long! No matter what your favorite season is, we can guarantee year-round fun on California's Central Coast.
- SLO Coast Wine 2-Day Tasting Pass
- Avila Beach Farmers Market
- Avila Beach Blues Festival
- San Luis Obispo International Film Festival - April
- California Wine Month - September
- Harvest on the Coast - October