Shopping & Gifts
A handful of beach shops along Front Street and the promenade, plus farm stands and tasting rooms for gifts to take home.
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- Where
- Front Street and the promenade, downtown Avila
- Best for
- Beachwear, sandals, hats, ocean gifts, candy
- Beyond downtown
- Avila Valley Barn, wine tasting rooms
- Parking
- Street parking and the 1st Street lot
Avila's shopping is small and close together. Most of it is on Front Street and the promenade, so you can walk the whole strip in a few minutes, between a swim and lunch. Expect beach shops, sandals, hats and ocean-themed gifts. For more, the valley adds a farm stand and tasting rooms.
Downtown shops
The Sea Barn
Swimwear, sandals, sunglasses and beach gear, plus board, wetsuit and beach rentals. A good first stop if you forgot something for the beach. Sister store to BeachComber Bill's. On the promenade.
BeachComber Bill's
Souvenirs, beach gear and sandals. The store is named for a flip-flop brand that was made in the building in the 1970s.
Footseas
Sandals, clothing, handbags and accessories, on the downtown promenade.
Under the Sea Gallery
A gallery and gift shop facing the promenade, with paintings, jewelry, sculpture, toys and clothing from local and national artists, ocean-themed home and garden goods, and a kids' section.
Hats Unlimited
A family-owned hat shop with more than 10,000 hats for men, women and kids, and staff who help with sizing. If they don't have your size, they can order from their Ventura store. 340 Front St, Suite B. hatsunlimited.com
Heart's Desire Soap Company
A soap shop on Front Street. Good for small gifts to take home.
Avila Beach Surf Shop
A family-owned shop with board and wetsuit rentals. See surfing.
Central Coast Aquarium gift shop
Ocean-themed gifts, books, puzzles and plush toys. You can stop in on your way through the aquarium. 50 San Juan St.
Sweets to take home
Reimer's Candies & Ice Cream at 324 Front St makes its own ice cream, fudge and chocolates. More on our sweets and treats page.
Beyond downtown
- Avila Valley Barn has a farm stand and gift shop with produce, honey, baked goods, preserves, kitchenware and toys.
- Tasting rooms in town and in See Canyon sell wine and local goods. See wine tasting.
- Woodstone Marketplace on Bay Laurel Place, along the Bob Jones Trail, has a deli and wine shop. See groceries and picnic supplies.
Local tips
- Shop before or after the beach; most stores are a few steps from the sand.
- Forgot your sunglasses or towel? The beach shops on Front Street carry the basics.
- For edible gifts, pick up candy on Front Street or pie and preserves at Avila Valley Barn.
- Pair your shopping with a wine tasting; several tasting rooms sell local goods too.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you shop in Avila Beach?
Downtown along Front Street and the promenade, a short walk from the beach. Avila Valley Barn, a few minutes inland, has a farm stand and gift shop.
Is there a surf shop in Avila Beach?
Yes. The Sea Barn and Avila Beach Surf Shop both sell beach gear and rent boards and wetsuits.
Where can I buy souvenirs in Avila?
BeachComber Bill's, The Sea Barn, Under the Sea Gallery and the Central Coast Aquarium gift shop all carry Avila and ocean-themed gifts.
