Biking & E-Bikes
Rent an e-bike on Front Street, ride the Bob Jones Trail, and roll out to Harford Pier.
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- Best ride
- Bob Jones Trail, about 2.5 miles each way, mostly flat and paved
- E-bike rentals
- Bolt About, 472 Front St
- Other rentals
- Sycamore Mineral Springs shop, on the Bob Jones Trail
- Kids
- Bolt About lends kid trailers free
Avila is a good town to see by bike. Downtown is small, parking is tight on summer weekends, and the best ride in the area, the Bob Jones Trail, ends a block from the beach. An e-bike makes the hills out toward Port San Luis easy too.
Where to ride
Bob Jones Trail. The main event. About 2.5 miles each way between Ontario Road and downtown Avila, mostly paved, with bike lanes and shade from oaks and sycamores. It passes Sycamore Mineral Springs, Woodstone Marketplace and the golf course on the way. See our Bob Jones Trail page.
Downtown to Port San Luis. From Front Street, ride west on Avila Beach Drive past Olde Port Beach to Harford Pier. Harford Pier is a working pier that cars drive on, so walk your bike or ride with care. The Avila Beach Pier downtown is mostly closed for repairs.
Avila Valley. Ride the trail up to Avila Valley Barn for pie or roasted corn. The barn is at 560 Avila Beach Dr, near the valley end of the trail and Sycamore Mineral Springs.
Where to rent
Bolt About Electric Bike Rentals
E-bikes and e-scooters for adults and kids, with kid trailers lent free. Walk in or reserve ahead. 472 Front St, Avila Beach. boltabout.com
Sycamore Mineral Springs
The resort shop rents bikes for the Bob Jones Trail, no reservation needed. Handy if you're staying there or want to start from the valley end. 1215 Avila Beach Dr. sycamoresprings.com
For everything else you can rent in town, from kayaks to wetsuits, see things to rent.
Getting your own bike here
If you're bringing bikes, the park-and-ride lot at 7001 Ontario Road is a good place to unload and start on the trail. Downtown parking is listed on our parking page, and other ways around town, including the summer trolley, are on getting around.
Riding safely
- Avila Beach Drive is a two-lane road with beach traffic in summer. Ride single file.
- Wear a helmet, and make sure kids do too.
- Bring lights if you're riding back after sunset. The valley gets dark fast under the trees.
Local tips
- Reserve e-bikes ahead on summer weekends if you want a set time or a certain model.
- Ride Avila Beach Drive to Port San Luis early, before beach traffic builds.
- Slow down and ring your bell on the Bob Jones Trail; it's shared with walkers, kids and dogs.
- Lock your bike on Front Street before you head onto the sand.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent an e-bike in Avila Beach?
Bolt About rents e-bikes and scooters at 472 Front St. You can walk in or reserve ahead at boltabout.com.
Is the Bob Jones Trail good for biking?
Yes. It's mostly paved with bike lanes, and the one short hill near the golf course is easy.
Can kids ride along?
Yes. Bolt About rents kid-size e-bikes and scooters and lends kid trailers at no charge.
Can I bike from Avila to Harford Pier?
Yes, along Avila Beach Drive, which you share with cars. It's the road out to Port San Luis.
