Welcome to Avila Hot Springs!

Discovered in 1907 by at the time unlucky oil drillers and established by the Budan family as a popular visitor-serving natural artesian mineral hot springs oasis at the gateway to Avila Beach and Port-San Luis Harbor. Historic Avila Hot Springs offers today's visitors cabin camping and dry tent camping,  - all just 2 miles from the beaches and next to the Bob Jones Bike Trail. All year long, Avila's protected southerly location offers some of the best weather on the Central Coast.

Come kick back, and beat the heat relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes. Enjoy all the funky fun and convenience Avila Hot Springs is known for, including group picnic and BBQ facilities, heated freshwater pool with double slides, hot mineral soaking pool, massage therapy, and Wally's Bike Rentals with access to bike trails. Close proximity to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, wineries, golf courses, restaurants and shopping.

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Current Hours of Operation

Sun, Mon, Tues, & Thurs 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Wed, Fri, & Sat 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  
Water Slides Weekends 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Hot Mineral Pool Closed January 3rd - 11th, 2024.

*HOURS MAY VARY SEASONALLY*

RATES

Includes both Swimming Pool and Hot Mineral Pool
  Daily Rates

Adult All Day Pass (16 & over) $28.00

Child All Day (15 & under) $25.00

Senior All Day (55 & over) $25.00

Morning (8:00am - Noon) $17.00

Spectator (Not Swimming) $10.00

Sundowner Swim & Soak (Everyday After 5pm )  $17.00

 

  Multi-Use Passes

15 Punch Individual Pass $290.00

Individual Morning Monthly Pass (Morning Swim until noon) $270.00

Swim

Our large outdoor fresh water heated pool with its sunny deck and great weather all year long is open to the public and is popular with our locals and visitors alike.

Play

Massage is offered for singles or couples by appointment at Avila Hot Springs and includes a half hour soothing mineral pool soak before or after your massage.

Stay

Camping doesn’t have to be rough! Our Vacation rental cabins offer one queen bed and 2 bunk beds that sleep 1-4 friendly people. 

FRESH WATER HEATED SWIMMING POOL & DOUBLE SLIDE

 

Our large outdoor fresh water heated pool with its sunny deck and great weather all year long is open to the public and is popular with our locals and visitors alike. It is carefully chlorine treated and tested several times each day. Our pool is heated naturally via heat exchanged from the artesian hot spring and covered at night in the winter to retain the heat. For your comfort and safety, an ADA compliant pool lift is available for use.

Private and group swimming lessons are offered throughout the year and are regularly scheduled during the spring and summer. All classes are taught by Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.

 
Red Cross Certified Lifeguards monitor the pool
Red Cross Certified Lifeguards monitor the slides

Open to the public seven days a week, Avila Hot Springs is a fun family destination and a great spot for groups and parties to gather, perfectly situated in a southerly facing location just 2 miles from the beaches, in a valley between oak-covered foothills offering protection from the morning fog in the summer and dazzling views from the pool decks all year long.

Swimming Lessons

Level 1 : Intro to Water Skills

Level 2 : Fundamentals Aquatic Skills

Level 3 : Stroke Development

Level 4 : Stroke Improvement

Level 5 : Stroke Refinement

Level 6 : Lifeguard Readiness

Group Lessons (8 classes)

$280 per child

$20 discount for additional children

Each class is 45 minutes,

Monday-Thursday each week 

Private Lessons (4 classes)

$310 per child

$20 discount for additional children

Each class is 30 minutes and by appointment only

We follow American Red Cross Swim

 lesson guidelines

https://www.redcross.org  

Summer 2023 Swimming Lesson Sessions

 

Session

Start Date

End Date

Times

 
 

1

June 19

July 20

10 am, 11 am, 4 pm, 5 pm

 
 

2

July 10

July 20

10 am, 11 am, 4 pm, 5 pm

 
 

3

July 31

August 10

10 am, 11 am, 4 pm, 5 pm

 

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1ST
REGISTER AT: AVILA HOT SPRINGS CALL
805-595-2359

Scan QR code to sign up today!                                     

Group class sizes are limited to 4 children in levels 1-2. Max of 6 children in levels 3-6.

A min of 3 children per class are required to run each level and time slot. We will cancel time slots if unable to enroll at least 3 children.

A non-refundable reservation fee of $12 is required to reserve any swim lesson spot.

Pool available for daily rentals and swim lessons.

Soak In Our Relaxing Hot Springs Mineral Pool

 

Our old-fashioned 20' x 20' therapeutic hot mineral soaking pool is approximately 2 ft. deep and 104 degrees and draws it's constant flow up from the natural artesian well beneath Avila Hot Springs.

Avila Hot Springs' source of mineral water is a geothermal spring emanating from deep within the earth's mantle, brought to the surface by our artesian well, which allows the precious water to flow up to us without pumping at about 130-135 degrees, where it is cooled with a little fresh water to about 104 degrees in our hot pool. The flow of our spring has remained constant for over 100 years.

According to his book "Pure Water" by Dr. Casey Adams, ( D.O., p.h.D) , thermal mineral springs pools have been used therapeutically for thousands of years and are mentioned as useful for healing many ailments in his "Use of Liquids" treatise by Hippocrates. These local waters were revered by the local Salinan Indians who bathed in them for relief from injuries and ailments.

Mineral hot spring, children under 8 are not allowed per Health Department Rules
 
Mineral Content:sodium - 326 mg/Lsilica 72 mg/Liron 25 mg/Lcalcium 68 mg/Lmagnesium 42 mg/LChloride 83 mg/Lbicarbonate 1049 mg/Lsulfate 46 mg/Lborate 17 mg/L

(Please note that children must be 8 years or older to be allowed in the Hot Pool per Health Department rules.)

Guests enjoying hot tub
Hot tub, guests soaking

Make us your stayover spot for your whole Central Coast exploration vacation!

 

Rustic, dry tent camping is offered at our rear park on a daily or weekly basis. But camping doesn’t have to be rough! We offer parking for RVs under 25 feet and our Vacation rental cabins offer one queen bed and 2 bunk beds that sleep 1-4 friendly people. Each Cavco manufactured wood-sided cabins also include a kitchen, dining and living area. Click here to view map of the property. 

Campsite Booking

 
TENTS AND RV CAMPING

TENTS AND RV CAMPING

Rustic, dry tent camping is offered at our rear park on a daily or weekly basis. Groups are welcome. During the spring and summer, seasonal overflow lawn camping is offered at the front park. During spring and summer spaces are limited and reservations are highly recommended. During high peak periods, not all tent sites offer picnic benches or fire pits. Wood fires and charcoal BBQ's are not allowed in overflow tent camping.  You are welcome to bring portable propane grills. Ground fires are dangerous and are not allowed. No dogs are allowed in campsites. We also now offer RV sites, for RVs that are 25ft or less.

72 hour cancellation policy

 
tent camping available

TENT and RV SITES

$55.00/NIGHT FOR 2 PEOPLE AND 1 TENT or RV.

ADDITIONAL $15/NIGHT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON, MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE.

EACH ADDITIONAL CAR IS $5/NIGHT. CHILDREN TWO YEARS AND UNDER ARE FREE.

Two week maximum stay. Nonrefundable reservation fee $13.

Each night stay includes one free pass per person to pool and hot springs. Primitive, compact dry sites fit 1 tent only! RVs must be 25ft or less.

camping spots in front of property
CABINS

CABINS

Avila Hot Spring's wood-sided Cavco manufactured cabins include a kitchen, dining, and living area, bedroom, and two single bunk beds, and can sleep 1-4 friendly people. Refrigerator and microwave included. No telephone. Wi-Fi is offered in the main building.  Your electricity, water, sewer, basic cable, and propane are included in the rental amount, and you get unlimited access to our hot mineral pool and our heated freshwater Olympic-sized pool.

72 hour cancellation policy

 
Cabins feature a kitchen

CABINS

monthly Rentals AVAILABLE at this time

1month-2 month rental- $1,700 + fees

3+ Month Rental- $1,425 + Fee per Month

Security Deposit of $1,375 + Non-Refundable Cleaning Fee of $125 Required + Rental Application Fee of $30

Cabins are subject to Seasonal and Holiday rates, please confirm rates when reserving.Cabins can also be rented on a month to month basis. Click here to learn more.

cabin rentals available
 
Bike Rentals available from Wally's Bikes

Bike Rentals

We now have Beach Cruisers Bikes available for your cycling pleasure. With the beginning of the Bob Jones Bike Trail just a stones throw away, the Avila Hot Springs in the perfect place to start your adventure.

Bike Type

Standard/Cruiser

Tandem

Bike with Trailer

4 Seater Bike

Advanced (Mountain)

1 Hour

$12

$17

$20

$40

$15

4 Hour

$25

$35

$40

$60

$30

Full Day

$30

$45

$50

$75

$40

Private parties can be booked at Avila Hot Springs

Private Parties

Perfect location for any Party & Events

(Due to County Restrictions private/group parties are limited to 10 guests)

Birthday Parties
Kids Parties
BBQ's
Holiday Parties
Showers
Graduation Parties
Fundraisers
and Much More!

Group events such as camp-outs, day or evening pool parties, youth sports awards ceremonies and birthdays are a specialty at Avila Hot Springs. Contact our Front Desk for reservations and details. Reservations are mandatory.

Bob Jones Trail

The Bob Jones Trail starts at the parking lot and is a paved trail down to Avila Beach

The Bob Jones Trail is the City to the Sea bike trail that follows the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way along the San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. The trail starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway by Avila Hot Springs Resort and ends near the beach in downtown Avila. This trail is great for walking, jogging, skating, biking, etc. The trail offers so much to look at, filled with nature and activity all around. There is a cute restaurant on the trail, which offers great food and wine. The trail travels along a golf course and a bridge that crosses the water. It ends at the beach/promenade in downtown Avila Beach. Here at Bob Jones Trail, you will learn the history of it and what is going on around it.

Map of Bob Jones trail from Avila Hot Springs

MASSAGE

Open for all Services

 

Avila Massage Spa offers a variety of treatments to relax, rejuvenate, and refresh. More information can be found below or at Avila Massage Spa Website.

COMPLIMENTARY DAY AT AVILA HOT SPRINGS INCLUDED WITH SERVICES

SWEDISH MASSAGES:

Massage oil or cream is used with smooth, gliding strokes. Swedish massage uses gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension. It is a classic massage that will ease your stress and allow you to slip into a calm state of relaxation.

SPORTS/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGES:

Designed to remove tension, Sports/deep tissue massage is a technique used to relieve both muscles and connective tissue. It helps to improve the range of motion and heal injuries below the surface. Perfect for the athlete.

MOTHER-TO-BE MASSAGES:

This treatment relieves discomfort and improves circulation for the mother and baby. Specially-designed cushions, and side-lying postures are used to prevent putting pressure on the abdomen to address the special needs of the expectant mother.

HOT STONE MASSAGES:

Hot Stone treatments create a calming effect on the nervous system and a feeling of well-being. Smooth stones are heated and then lubricated with oil. Used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, the use of massage stones induces deep relaxation and provides a calming effect on the nervous system and feeling.

CHAKRA TUNING MASSAGES:

The Chakra Balancing massage eases muscle tension, soothes the mind, and helps to bring balance to the Chakra system using tuning forks, different massage techniques, as well as aromatherapy. Chakras are based on seven energy points along the body, starting at the base of the spine to the crown on the head. Your energy will be revitalized and glowing with this treatment!

SPA FACIAL:

This healthy, detoxifying, and cleansing facial is a 45 minute treatment that includes acupressure facial massage, special enzymes, essential oils, and a mask for your skin type. Your natural beauty and radiance will shine through!

AROMATHERAPY HOT TOWEL ADD-ON:

Cleansing Aromatherapy Hot Towels to Complete any of your therapies.

 

Please read and follow ALL posted pool rules

 
  • Swim and soak at your own risk - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR LOSS

  • Do NOT leave valuables in changing areas - WE ARE NOT RESPOSIBLE FOR LOSS OR THEFT

  • Infants and toddlers MUST wear SWIM DIAPERS & RUBBER PANTS

  • Children under 15 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult at all times

  • Children MUST BE 45" tall to ride the slides

  • NO children under 8 in Hot Mineral Pool NO EXCEPTIONS

  • NO pool lifejackets,swimming flotation devices or pool toys(potentially dangerous)

  • Please remove ALL jewelry – sulfur tarnishes silver and can harm other metals

  • Comply with lifeguard requests - Rowdy pool behavior may result in removal from the premises.

  • Avila Hot Springs reserves the right to refuse service or remove un-cooperative patrons from the facility.

  • Pool Slide closure may occur for shift breaks

  • NO running or diving

  • NO GLASS CONTAINERS

  • NO alcoholic beverages allowed

  • Please adhere to social distancing of 6 ft

  • Groups are limited to no more than 10 guests due to County Restrictions

Hot tub guests soaking and enjoying day
 

Monthly rentals are subject to availability

 

Please contact us directly for pricing and availability

Includes utilities and access to both the hot mineral soaking pool and heated freshwater swimming pool anytime during regular business hours. 

Download the Rental Application 

YES, YOUR UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED in the rental price of these wood-sided one bedroom & one bath manufactured Cavco cabins (Electricity, Water, Sewer, Garbage and Expanded Basic Cable TV----WiFi is also free in our main building or you can order wireless internet for your own cabin directly from Charter) Propane is also included monthly (limit one refill per month; extra propane runs $85/fill). How nice not to have to go to the time, trouble and expense of setting up your own utility accounts!

And as a tenant at Avila Hot Springs, you will also receive full free access to our 20' x 20' natural artesian hot mineral soaking pool AND our 50' x 100' heated freshwater swimming pool - during anytime during regular business hours.

Please inquire with Marcus to set up a tour or ask any questions. Move-in requires a security deposit of $1375, plus first month's rent (pro-rated to the first), and $125 non-refundable reservation deposit which converts to a refundable cleaning deposit once you move in. Looking for a shorter rental period than 3-months?...Inquire about prices. Thanks for checking us out!

Click here to view map of the property. 

 
Picture of outside of cabin
bathroom located inside the cabin
Mattresses provided in monthly cabin rentals.

Questions? Here's our contact info.

Avila Hot Springs

250 Avila Beach Drive

San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

805 595 2359

directions

From the North (San Luis Obispo)

Take HIGHWAY 101 SOUTH
Take EXIT 195 for Avilla Beach Dr
Turn RIGHT at Avila Beach Dr
Avila Hot Springs will be on the RIGHT in 0.2miles

From the South (Pismo Beach)

Take HIGHWAY 101 NORTH
Take EXIT 195 for Avilla Beach Dr
Keep LEFT on Avila Beach Dr
Avila Hot Springs will be on the RIGHT in 0.3miles

 

 

COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY

Our stays are open to all.

We strive to provide an accessible facility that allows all visitors to take part in all our property has to offer. Here are the details of our common areas and how they are accessible:

 
 
  • Our lobby is accessed from the front of the building, where there are no stairs, and is accessible by wheelchair.

  • Our pool is easily accessible from the main building via the lobby. There is a ramp that leads up to the pool deck. ADA compliant pool lift is available for use.

  • Our natural hot spring pool is located on the pool deck. There is a ramp to enter the hot springs for easy access.

  • Guest parking is available in the front of the build as well as the back. Numerous handicap spots are located in the parking lot.

  • There is one set of public restrooms that are easily accessible from the main lobby.

  • We strive to maintain compliance with the World Wide Web’s Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA) on our website. Please be aware that WCAG 2.0 AA Guidelines are evolving and our efforts to comply with these guidelines are ongoing. If you would like to report any accessibility issues, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make all reasonable efforts in order to update the page(s) in a timely manner and ensure their accessibility.