Fall Is a Beautiful Season to Visit Avila Beach

 

The curtain may be coming down on summer soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop visiting the beach. Fall is a beautiful season at California beaches, and Avila Beach is no exception.

 

September through November is thought by many to be the best time to visit the Central Coast. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s, and less fog and more sunshine than in the summer months, along with fewer crowds and off-season deals make it a must for a Fall getaway. The harvest season is also an eventful time in the area, showcasing an eclectic array of seasonal, local cultural activities and points of interests, including winetasting and wildlife watching.

 

Take a peek at our list of must-see attractions and events to enjoy during your Fall vacation to the Central Coast.

 

Visit Avila Valley Barn

 

A local favorite, Avila Valley Barn is a unique farmers market-style stand, offering the freshest fruit and locally grown vegetables, and is also popular for its scrumptious bakery and deli. September through November guests can enjoy hayrides, feeding the farm animals at their petting zoo, pony rides and a pumpkin patch. In October the hay maze is a popular attraction, and the farm starts selling fresh Christmas trees Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop filled with jams, cheeses, candies and eclectic kitchen wares.

 

Apple Picking

 

Autumn is apple season in Avila. Avila Valley boasts the perfect climate for growing apples, and is home to more than one u-pick apple farms. Pluck your own juicy apples from trees at Gopher glen and See Canyon apple farms for your own farm to table experience.

 

Tour the Monarch Butterfly Grove

 

The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the state that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually. Beginning in October, thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo State Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. The butterflies cluster in the limbs of the majestic Eucalyptus trees lining an estuary that flows to the Pacific Ocean.

 

Wine Tasting

 

Enjoy the town’s fall harvest by sipping your way through the Avila Beach Wine Trail. Sample the seasonal wines as you visit the downtown tasting rooms and wineries along the beach front promenade. Be sure to check the local calendar for upcoming fall wine events and festivals in the area.

 

Sample the Clams

 

Held in October, the Pismo Beach Clam Festival has been a community tradition since 1946. The event features a live parade, best local chowder contest, surf contest, food, Beer & Wine Garden and Pier Pub, music and an evening wine walk.

Stay at Cobbo’s Beach House during your fall getaway to Avila. Visit our website for booking information.