Sweets & Treats
Ice cream on the promenade, shave ice by the beach, and pie from the farm.
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- Ice cream
- Reimer's, Hula Hut, Joe Momma's
- Shave ice
- Big Al's at the Beach
- Pies and baked goods
- Avila Valley Barn bakery
- Where
- Mostly Front Street, plus the Avila Valley
Something sweet is part of any beach day in Avila. Most of the treat shops are on or just off Front Street, so you can walk from the sand to an ice cream cone in a couple of minutes. For pie and cider, drive or bike a few minutes inland to the Avila Valley Barn.
Front Street
Reimer's Candies & Ice Cream
A family-owned shop on the promenade with candy, ice cream, gelato, milkshakes, shaved ice and about 80 kinds of chocolate.
324 Front St · reimerscandies.com
Hula Hut
A casual breakfast and lunch spot that's also known for its fudge and ice cream.
380 Front St · Facebook
Big Al's at the Beach
A family-run shop known for Hawaiian shave ice, plus smoothies and coffee.
76 Landing Passage
Joe Momma's Coffee
The rooftop coffeehouse at the Inn at Avila Beach serves pie and ice cream later in the day, with an ocean view.
256 Front St · hotelsavilabeach.com
Avila Market Restaurant & Mercantile
Acai bowls and smoothie-style treats for a lighter option.
354 Front St · Facebook
Avila Valley
Avila Valley Barn bakery
The farm's bakery makes pumpkin pies, loaves, muffins and pumpkin pockets, plus fresh pressed cider. In the fall they serve an apple cider float topped with doughnuts. The barn also has a candy store.
560 Avila Beach Dr · More on the Avila Valley Barn page
Secret Garden at Sycamore Springs
Cinnamon rolls in the morning and homemade baked goods in the afternoon, right on the Bob Jones Trail.
1215 Avila Beach Dr · sycamoresprings.com
A sweet afternoon with kids
Kids love a treat walk along the promenade: start at one end of Front Street, stop for ice cream, and finish with a run on the sand. Pair it with a visit to the Central Coast Aquarium on San Juan Street, or see more ideas on Avila with Kids.
If you're heading to the Avila Valley Barn, go early on fall weekends. The pumpkin patch is open daily in the fall season and the farm gets busy. See Farms & the Apple Trail for more stops in See Canyon.
Local tips
- Reimer's has around 80 kinds of chocolate, so it's an easy place to pick up a gift to take home.
- In the fall, the Avila Valley Barn's apple cider float, topped with doughnuts, is worth the drive.
- Ice cream melts fast in the afternoon sun, so grab napkins and find a shady bench on the promenade.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get ice cream in Avila Beach?
Reimer's Candies & Ice Cream and Hula Hut on Front Street. Joe Momma's on the Inn at Avila Beach rooftop serves ice cream later in the day.
Is there shave ice in Avila Beach?
Yes. Big Al's at the Beach, at 76 Landing Passage, is known for Hawaiian shave ice.
Where can I buy pie near Avila Beach?
The bakery at the Avila Valley Barn, 560 Avila Beach Drive, sells pies, loaves and muffins.
