BeachComber Bill's
The souvenir shop on Front Street, with Avila shirts, sandals and sand toys.
- Where
- 360 Front St, on the promenade
- Sells
- Souvenirs, Avila apparel, sandals, sunglasses, beach toys
- The name
- From a flip-flop brand made in the building in the 1970s
- Sister stores
- The Sea Barn, Footseas, Hula Hut
BeachComber Bill's is the souvenir shop at 360 Front Street, facing the promenade. It has been a Front Street fixture for decades, and the name goes back further: a flip-flop brand called BeachComber Bill's was made in the building in the 1970s.
Souvenirs and beach gear
This is where to find something with "Avila Beach" on it: T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shot glasses and picture frames. The shop also stocks the beach basics, including sandals, sunglasses, towels, sunscreen, goggles, skimboards, boogie boards and buckets and shovels for the kids.
The Front Street family
BeachComber Bill's is one of four sister shops on Front Street, along with The Sea Barn for swimwear, Footseas for sandals and clothing, and Hula Hut for food, fudge and ice cream. For more beach-day ideas with kids, see Avila with Kids, and for the rest of the shops, Shopping.
Local tips
- Pick up buckets and shovels here before a sandcastle session.
- Grab an Avila Beach sweatshirt. Evenings by the water can get cool.
- Hula Hut is a couple of doors down for ice cream after.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Avila Beach souvenirs?
BeachComber Bill's at 360 Front Street is the town's souvenir shop, with Avila shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shot glasses and frames.
Why is it called BeachComber Bill's?
It's named for a flip-flop brand that was made in the building in the 1970s.
Does BeachComber Bill's sell beach gear?
Yes. It carries sandals, sunglasses, beach towels, sunscreen, goggles, skimboards, boogie boards and sand toys.
