Coffee & Cafes
Morning coffee with an ocean view, plus easy stops along the Bob Jones Trail.
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- On Front Street
- Kraken Coffee, Joe Momma's, Big Al's at the Beach
- On the trail
- Woodstone Marketplace, Secret Garden
- Best view
- Joe Momma's rooftop at the Inn at Avila Beach
- Before you go
- Hours change by season, so check ahead
Avila is a small town, so the coffee list is short. Most of it sits on Front Street, a few steps from the sand. A couple more spots are inland along the Bob Jones Trail, so you can grab a cup before a walk or ride to the beach.
Front Street
Kraken Coffee Company
A coffeehouse overlooking the shoreline, with craft coffee, house-roasted beans and pastries.
310 Front St · Facebook
Joe Momma's Coffee
The rooftop coffeehouse at the Inn at Avila Beach. Mornings mean quiche and cappuccinos with a view of the Pacific, and later in the day there's pie and ice cream.
256 Front St (Inn at Avila Beach) · hotelsavilabeach.com
Big Al's at the Beach
A family-run shop with coffee, smoothies and Hawaiian shave ice, just off the promenade.
76 Landing Passage
Avila Market Restaurant & Mercantile
Not a coffee shop, but a good stop for breakfast and acai bowls on Front Street.
354 Front St · Facebook
Harford Pier
Fat Cats Cafe
The diner at the base of Harford Pier, known for breakfast. A good warm-up before a day on the water at Port San Luis.
3920 Avila Beach Dr · fatcatscafe.com
Avila Valley and the Bob Jones Trail
Woodstone Marketplace
A deli and country market with a coffee and espresso bar, halfway along the Bob Jones Trail.
6675 Bay Laurel Pl · woodstonemarket.com
Secret Garden at Sycamore Springs
An outdoor spot on the trail at Sycamore Mineral Springs, serving fresh-brewed coffee and cinnamon rolls in the morning. The resort lists it as open daily from 10 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting.
1215 Avila Beach Dr · sycamoresprings.com
Making a morning of it
Coffee and a walk is the classic Avila start. Pick up a cup on Front Street and walk the promenade, or head out to Harford Pier to watch the fishing boats. The Avila Beach Pier is mostly closed for repairs, so Harford Pier is the one to walk for now. From the valley, start at Woodstone Marketplace and follow the Bob Jones Trail toward the beach.
Planning a sunrise coffee on the sand? Check sunrise time and the morning forecast on Weather & Conditions first.
Local tips
- Take your coffee down to the sand at sunrise, before the town wakes up.
- If you're walking the Bob Jones Trail from the valley, Woodstone Marketplace is a good place to start with a coffee in hand.
- Fat Cats Cafe at Harford Pier is the pick when you want a sit-down breakfast with your coffee.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get coffee in Avila Beach?
On Front Street, try Kraken Coffee Company, Joe Momma's rooftop coffeehouse at the Inn at Avila Beach, or Big Al's at the Beach. Inland, Woodstone Marketplace and the Secret Garden sit along the Bob Jones Trail.
Is there a coffee shop with an ocean view in Avila?
Yes. Joe Momma's is on the rooftop of the Inn at Avila Beach, and Kraken Coffee overlooks the shoreline on Front Street.
Is Joe Momma's still open?
Yes. As of October 2026 it's open on the Inn at Avila Beach rooftop.
