Golf
Avila's 18-hole course, now called The Avila, runs from oak valleys out to the estuary by the beach.
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- Course
- The Avila (formerly Avila Beach Golf Resort), 18 holes
- Address
- 6464 Ana Bay Rd, Avila Beach
- Opened
- 1969, designed by Olin Dutra and Desmond Muirhead
- Tee times
- Book online at theavilaca.com
Avila has one golf course, and it's in the middle of everything. The course sits between the hills and the beach at the end of the Avila Valley, and the Bob Jones Trail crosses it on a little bridge. You can see golfers from the trail and the trail from the fairways.
The Avila (formerly Avila Beach Golf Resort)
In October 2026 Avila Beach Golf Resort became The Avila, with a new name and logo and a list of upgrades from its owners, the Rossi family and CoVelop. The launch party is Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. You'll still see the old name on maps and booking sites for a while.
The course opened in 1969 and was designed by Olin Dutra and Desmond Muirhead. The front nine plays through rolling, oak-lined valleys with small greens and hilly lies. The back nine runs out across the tidal estuary near San Luis Obispo Bay, with water carries and ocean air.
The new owners are adding new hitting mats, irrigation work, a fleet of GPS golf carts and an annual membership program. The property also has:
- A driving range with grass tees and a two-tier putting green
- A pro shop and PGA lessons, including junior and group clinics
- Mulligan's Bar & Grill, which keeps its name, with breakfast, dinner, a full bar and live music
- Event space for weddings, parties and summer concerts on the sand
Address: 6464 Ana Bay Rd, Avila Beach. Book tee times and check rates at theavilaca.com.
The course is also one of Avila's bigger event venues. If you're planning a wedding or group event, see our weddings and group events page.
Other courses nearby
If you're here for a golf trip, these courses are within a short drive:
- Pismo Beach Golf Course, Pismo Beach: a nine-hole executive course by the ocean.
- Laguna Lake Golf Course, San Luis Obispo: a family-friendly course with a driving range.
- Dairy Creek Golf Course, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay: a hilly nine-hole course.
- Morro Bay Golf Course, Morro Bay State Park: 18 holes with ocean views.
- Sea Pines Golf Resort, Los Osos: a nine-hole executive course, plus disc golf and footgolf.
- Cypress Ridge Golf Club, Arroyo Grande: 18 holes by a cypress grove.
- Monarch Dunes Golf Club, Nipomo: an 18-hole links-style course and a 12-hole par-3 course.
After your round
Walk down to the beach, or head into town for dinner. See our bars and happy hour and restaurants pages.
Local tips
- The back nine crosses the estuary with forced carries over water, so bring extra balls.
- Morning fog can sit on the course in summer; afternoon rounds often get the sun and more wind.
- Stay for a drink at Mulligan's Bar & Grill, which has live music on weekends.
- Check the events calendar before you book. Concert days bring big crowds and busy parking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the golf course in Avila Beach called?
It's The Avila. Until October 2026 it was Avila Beach Golf Resort.
Is the Avila golf course open to the public?
Yes. Visitors can book tee times online, and an annual membership program is also launching.
Is there a driving range?
Yes, with grass tees, plus a putting green and a pro shop.
What other golf courses are near Avila Beach?
Morro Bay, Laguna Lake in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach's nine-hole course, Cypress Ridge in Arroyo Grande and Monarch Dunes in Nipomo are all within a short drive.
