
It can get busy up top from the top of the hiking trail system in Avila Beach, but the views looking north are spectacular.

Shell Beach south becomes visible from atop the Avila Beach coastal bluff trail system located near Sycamore Hot Springs.

Coastal manzanita and lupine pop out in full splendor in early winter January 2022 – with plenty more wildflowers to come.

Trails along Avila Beach and surrounding backcountry are reminiscent of France: cooled, shaded and very unique.

A manzanita forest pokes its way along the trails leading to the bluffs overlooking lovely Avila Beach and Shell Beach.

Rocks jut from aside the trail, a stark contrast to the coastal bound trail system in Avila Beach.

Nice, even subtle terrain awaits you in Avila Beach from an access located near Sycamore Hot Springs.

It’s not all stunning – but still beautiful. Pipes and terrain wig-wag their way around winding roads leading to the coastal bluffs.

Avila Beach becomes visible from atop the hiking trail system in southern San Luis Obispo County, the gateway to wine country.

Slippery in spots but downright playful, the trail system at Avila Beach is quite inclined for expansive views and the feeling of being on top of it all.