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Avila Beach Whale Watching, Avila Beach

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A small family-run business, Avila Beach Whale Watching offers powerboat and sailing trips on the waters of San Luis Obispo Bay. You can join any tour to experience the wildlife and see the local beauty with family and friends. The company's boats work well for small groups--with just 6 passengers on each tour, you are definitely going to enjoy an intimate trip that is both educational and eco friendly. You can also contact the operator for custom tours, which may be available even during the winter months. Add Avila Beach Whale Watching and other attractions to your Avila Beach trip itinerary using our Avila Beach trip planning app.
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  • Because this boat is smaller and fast (compared to typical whale watching boats), you get to the whales relatively quickly and you get to spend more time watching and learning. I learn new things... 
    Because this boat is smaller and fast (compared to typical whale watching boats), you get to the whales relatively quickly and you get to spend more time watching and learning. I learn new things...  more »
  • We weren’t able to see the whales, due to the high winds but Mark gave us a wonderful tour of the bay! Not only was he able to tell us all about the animals we saw but also about the history of the... 
    We weren’t able to see the whales, due to the high winds but Mark gave us a wonderful tour of the bay! Not only was he able to tell us all about the animals we saw but also about the history of the...  more »
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  • Mark is the best guide you will ever have!! We have been out twice with him and both times in different seasons has found the whales !! Not just from a distance but very close. I would never go with any one else ever again. I have never had so many compliments of my pictures of how Awesome they are !!! Never go on one of those large charter boats as I have and never saw a whale even in the distance. But mark has the knowledge and very personable and will give you a great experience!! Highly recommend and can’t wait to go again!!! I will never go with anyone else again!!!
  • The best whale watching trip ever! We had such an incredible experience. We saw 12 humpback whales, hundreds of common dolphins and hundreds of sea lions rafting. We had whales spy hopping all around our boat. For about 20 minutes we had two whales swimming all around our boat playing and showing off their spectacular size and beauty. Our captain was amazed and was just as excited to get photos. Highly recommend this company. The small boat makes for much more intimate adventure. The captain played music that just set the whole mood for the trip. I loved his knowledge and passion for the ocean.

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