Visitors can “kayak and paddleboard, or stroll along sections of the pier extending into the Pacific, offering ocean views and fishing spots,” HomeToGo said. Avila Beach earned a hidden gem ...

as well as up-coast and down-coast of the Avila Beach Pier. Ocean water samples will be taken at these locations Friday, the release said.

If you'd rather cool off in the ocean, you can take the Bob Jones Bike Trail from the complex to Avila Beach, which is just 2 miles away. There are also accommodation options at Avila Hot Springs ...