Avila Beach
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California

Avila Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 1,576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pismo Beach, 4.1 miles SE.
- 1,576residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 259 / sq mipopulation density
- 93424ZIP code
About Avila Beach
Avila Beach (Spanish: Ávila) is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, located on San Luis Obispo Bay about 160 miles (257 km) northwest of Los Angeles, and about 200 miles (320 km) south of San Francisco. The population was 1,576 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Avila Beach as a census-designated place (CDP).
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- Median household income
- $218,259
- Median home value
- $1,243,300
- Median rent
- $1,878/mo
- Median age
- 59.2
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Avila Beach had 1,576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 259 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Avila Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,576 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.09 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1994° N, 120.7208° W |
| ZIP code | 93424 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Avila Beach
- Pismo Beach4.1 mi SE
- Los Ranchos5.3 mi E
- San Luis Obispo5.5 mi NE
- Edna6.5 mi E
- Grover Beach7.9 mi SE
- California Polytechnic State University8.0 mi N
- Oceano9.3 mi SE
- Arroyo Grande9.3 mi SE
- Los Osos9.5 mi NW
- Los Berros12.9 mi SE
- Callender13.3 mi SE
- Morro Bay14.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Avila Beach
What county is Avila Beach in?
Avila Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Avila Beach, CA?
1,576 people lived in Avila Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Avila Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Avila Beach is 93424.
What is the elevation of Avila Beach?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Avila Beach?
Pismo Beach (4.1 mi), Los Ranchos (5.3 mi), San Luis Obispo (5.5 mi), Edna (6.5 mi), Grover Beach (7.9 mi).
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