Please change policy about inappropriate and offensive flags to be flown at resort. This creates an atmosphere of potential for conflict and tension among guests! I emailed management and did not receive a reply. This tells me that they do not care about guest experience. I love this resort, but do not want conflict when I vacation. read more

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Beautiful well maintained campground with awesome staff! It was a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Looking forward to our next trip here. read more

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I've been camping a few times in my life, and glamping for the first time while staying here, and I don't think I'll ever go back to "camping" again. I booked a basic tent site about a month and a half in advance, and I had a bit of an issue with booking originally. I was double-booked/charged, but after a little communication, I was able to get that resolved. We arrived just when check-in time started, and check-in was very easy. We originally received CT-14 - and the ocean view was completely blocked by bushes. This was the only campsite on the Ocean Breeze level blocked by bushes. We went back to the welcome center to see if there was another tent site open - and thankfully we were moved to ct-21 - clear view! For the next time, I think we'll request "No obstructed view". I was VERY pleased about the bathroom situation - even with the hike up the hill. It was very clean and well stocked - no issues. I also love the fact that Flying Flags is also very dog friendly - there is a dog-friendly beach 2 mins away, and my lil dude had a BLAST. Overall - a pleasant experience and will return. read more

Not impressed, great views, site next to bathrooms and store (lots of traffic). WiFi none functional, not enough broadband. Can't really saying I would come back. Carol and John Bryant read more

Fantastic views, amazing location. We were pleasantly surprised by this dog friendly camp ground with something for everybody. We stayed at the premium ocean view beach cottages and would highly recommend it! read more

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I just spent a lovely three nights at this beautiful resort. I stayed in one of the car tent sites. The panoramic view of Port San Luis Harbor was stunning. I loved falling asleep and waking up hearing the surf. My neighbors were pleasant and the grounds were clean. Most importantly was the wonderful interaction with their staff, Brian, Tracy, Ginger, Novel, & Scott. From the moment I made my reservation, follow up questions I inquired about, time of check-in and reaching out to help with tent issues, I consistently received helpful and kind attitudes with smiles! read more

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What a view!!! This stunning new property offers tents, RV sites and cottages for rent, all of them overlooking the beautiful Avila Beach Old Port Beach. Showers and bathrooms are brandnew and impeccable. The booking process is easy online, and the on-site staff are the friendliest folks ever. Thumbs up for this amazing resort in a stunning location! read more

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I had to cancel three months in advance and they charged me a $25 cancellation fee. I had asked their supervisor Nicole to call me and explain the policy. She said that is their policy and they will not waive it. They lost a customer for life!! read more

The nicest campgrounds my partner and I have ever stayed at. I think what impressed me the most about the campgrounds was how clean the bathroom/shower area was. Very nicely done with pretty blue tile. No open fires are allowed so we paid $50 for the propane fire pit which lasted us our entire 3 night stay. I love how dog friendly the property is. Our strip of campgrounds had a small fenced dog park, employees provided our dogs with multiple dog treats, and there is a water bowl near the coffee lookout for all the dogs to stay hydrated. There is also a beautiful dog beach walking distance of this place. This place is dog paradise. Price for camping is totally affordable and reasonable. Beautiful ocean views! Will be back for sure. read more

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We only do tent camping here. We love it however this recent stay (5/11/24) they removed all the Porta Potty. So every time you need to use the restroom from the tent camp area you need to hike a bit up hill and it's pretty steep. Also the area is starting to smell like urine. I'm assuming not everyone is taking the hike up. That is a very big inconvenience especially in the middle of the night, ESPECIALLY for the older folks. If campers start bringing their own portable restrooms there will be a bad oder for sure and all the waste will be dumbed in the trash cans close to the sites . So PLEASE bring back the Porta potty or build a restroom in each level of camp. 4 stars if it wasn't for this issue. read more

Strayed a week. Absolutely beautiful. Friday night party time. Had a group of 10 camp next to me. Drinking and loud. Called and staff were not concerned. Disappointing loud and drunk college students. All they could do was make me pack up at 9:00 and move to another site! read more

My review is two fold, Pros and Cons...I have stayed at Flying Flags Avila numerous times in different situations. Each time has been in a Car/Tent Site. All of my visits have been in a camper van. I have stayed in all seasons of the year, beautiful sunshine and pouring rain. My most recent visit was in January '25. First, the pros...FFAvila staff has been mostly accommodating and helpful while staying unless you ask/question about policy. (Corey was exceptional in his attitude, information and help with our site.) The welcoming texts and check out are nice. They have added some structure to camouflage the porta potties. They offered a yoga experience during our stay this time. The sites are clean and raked upon arrival. The free, hot showers are wonderful. The common area, fire pits and games are a nice touch. I have experienced both very clean and very dirty bathrooms and showers depending on the time of year and how many families are camping. The price for a car/tent site at this location is reasonably priced at 35$ per night. That's standard dry camp prices. Although there are policy charges that are unreasonable. That brings me to the CONS......I realize this is "glamping" but the sites are very close to each other. There is limited space to spread out if you are there with a family. If you are a person with no children and looking for quiet and serenity, you will most likely not find it in a Car/tent site here. Not all sites have an ocean view and the lower level sites really are cramped and have little to no view. The view is why I camp here in the first place. That brings me to my biggest CON...the "spot lock in" charge. For this visit we had family joining us that had never been to FF Avila. I called to reserve 2 spots paid for by me. Because I am a returning guest I have favorite spots...During my call I requested particular spots. When I received my confirmation I realized that I have been charged 40$ extra to request each spot. That's 80$...just to make a request for particular spots. In the past I didn't complain about a 30$ spot lock in for ONE spot but now it's 40$ and for each spot??? When I called to ask about the charge I was bluntly told "that's our policy". It didn't matter that I was making the request and paying for both spots...it was considered two reservations. I am calling that ridiculous! Especially when you frequent FFAvila and many of your friends and family do as well. It's all in the FF computer system. They know if you are a first timer, a one nighter or someone who has been there multiple times for multiple days. At a different time I was charged when I needed to cancel due to illness. I called to cancel 24-36 hours before the arrival date. Still I was charged 30-40 dollars. The extra charges are, in my opinion, pure greed. They are not a deterrent if that's the reason for the charges. Campers bring revenue to the town of Avila and return visitors should have some incentive to return. I have heard that there are plans for improvements here...adding more "real" bathrooms and fire pits at every site. Those are wonderful improvements, but maybe looking at the extra charge policies would be a good idea too because they may be a reason for us to search out an alternative place. read more

Got suckered for the "ocean view". Only one that had this. Also, promised electricity but maintenance came by and said the power box should be in our tent before dark... read more

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The views are gorgeous! Just what I was hoping for and more. I have stayed at other Flying Flags locations so I was excited about this. I no longer have an RV so I rented a gorgeous cabin. The only problem is, there is no silverware, no napkins or paper towels, no plates, no microwave. One of the staff told me that it is meant to be like camping. Well, I had all those things in my RV. Luckily, I brought plastic ware, paper plates and napkins. Who knew I'd actually be using them. This park is not set up for kids. Adults and pets will do best here. I love sitting out by the fire pit and thank goodness there were wine glasses & an opener but it definitely needs more amenities. read more

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We are big fans of Flying Flags but you jumped the gun opening this one. As other reviewers have said, it has potential...but FAR from ready especially charging full rate ($200/nite). No pool, no cafe, no convenience shop. Basically a parking spot. Many advertised amenities are non-existent. Keep hearing pool "not finished." Well, it hasn't even been started so doubtful it'll be ready by Summer 24. If you want the beach, you need to drive or take a very long hike down then steep hike back. The sites are very nice. Level DG with nice stamped concrete pad, picnic table and gas firepits (for a fee). Views are lovely. Re the staff, they have all been wonderful, friendly and helpful. They get 5 stars. When the place is finished, we'll come back but, for this stay, for the cost, it is just 2 stars. Date of stay: August 2023 read more

The cottages are ok. If you have a. Rv or trailer it's great they have different rules. The price for a cottage at 499 a night is not worth the price. No kitchen, not allowed to cook in your cottage or bbq. The firepit at our place didn't work good at all. The couch is barely big enough for two people. read more

It's cheap. Stayed here twice. Locals come and party all night. Difficult to contact sight at night to complain. Avoid this place on weekend. Camp site located near RV dry camp. They run their internal generators from 8 am to 10 pm. Can't hear the waves or conversations..... Tent camper can't use an external generator. No running water or restrooms. Restrooms located far away. Had to drive up the hill. They don't maintain porta potties. read more

This is such an amazing place to camp. Our family stayed here for a week with friends. Everyone had such a great time. The RV Park overlooking the ocean never got old. It is a very clean and well kept property with friendly helpful staff. We took advantage of the laundry and shower facilities as well as the coffee room. We can't wait to return! read more

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Is it worth $200 a night. NO. I really wanted it to be worth it. Having lived in Avila Beach for many years I knew what to expect in regards to the fabulous view and location. Every space has a beautiful view. It is the staff that diminishes the stay. Upon Arriving there is no assistance in parking. You are on your own. Steep hills and very poor signage. Staff harasses you once you settle in.There are no signs. Felt unwelcome. Customer is never right here. Negotiate the price when booking. read more

We just visited flying flags Avila beach this past weekend! We stayed at spot 44 on the upper harbor view! It was BEAUTIFUL! The two spots next to us were empty during our stay there so that was pretty cool to have the ENTIRE view of the beach! Everything looked clean and looks like they're still building up top! We forgot some tools and Mike & Vinny let us borrow their hand drill. They chatted with us for a bit too telling us all about flying flags & Avila beach and came back to our site with dog treats for our girls! So sweet! We will definitely be coming back!!!! Thank you guys! read more

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We stayed in the walk up tent camp sites, the views were great. The campsites are small and very closely staggered. You can hear people snoring from other campsites. We also had a large group stay right next to us and they we're definitely up before the the quiet hours making noise banging pots and making noise, and at night kept walking through our site waking us up all through the night. The complimentary coffee is a great touch and the bathrooms were very clean and close to the site. Will be staying again but will probably request a couple of sites to ensure some privacy. read more

Ok. I may be bias but Flying Flags rules. Location location location. Friendly people. Friendly guests. Merseas close by. Dog beach close by. Every site a spectacular view of the one and only San Luis bay harbor. It's worth every penny! Walk-in bike in tent sites! Full hookup sites, dry camping sites, cottages, a great place to feed your sense of humanity while watching the day go by. read more

Flying Flags Avila Beach - Harford Pier and the jetty surrounding San Luis Harbor. View from Flying Flags Avila Beach. - RV Parks Near Me - Avila Beach, California

Great location. Minimal information on their website including walkthroughs or photos of the cottages. Charged in full 3 days in advance. And the understandable now. Unsatisfactory stay. Cottage was nice but for almost $400/night with only a Nespresso machine, you must want to camp in a glorified tent. No place to cook or prep food. I was greeted by Rod and given permission to park in front of the cottage, then was harassed via multiple text message and 2 men rapping on the door saying I can't park there. No signage saying otherwise, no red lines curb. With 2 vehicles in the designated parking area, good luck getting out of your vehicle as there is only 6" to open a door on either side. Couldn't get bikes in in and out either. On top of that, they assumed my kids were riding around helmetless, and proceeded to bombard me with text messages about that too. Very unprofessional way to do business. And I am in the business of customer service. They also harassed me about who they thought were my kids running up a hill and said that was a no no too. This is the no-fun zone and the no-fun police are on the prowl here. Don't waste your time or money. We left early. I strongly recommend against this place unless you have an RV. Wish I could be refunded or get offered a free stay. Finally, they had the audacity to ask me on day one to rate my stay from 1 to 5. Had I known all of this I would have responded a 0. read more

Flying Flags Avila Beach - Harassed daily via text by staff. Many children staying here. How did they know they were mine? Unpleasant and unprofessional. - RV Parks Near Me - Avila Beach, California

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Lots of potential due to the location but super expensive . In other words, not much value for what you get. We are local and decided to spend a day in Avila. They had 1 site that had no utilities/hookups. They charged us $175. The road was rutted and whenever someone came or went, there was a dust storm. The rules dictate folks cannot run external generators but everyone did. When we left, we asked for a dump station. Nope. Doesn't exist. They charged us $10 more to dump at a site that was vacant. read more

Caution - The Cancelation Policy is very unreasonable No Refund offered, only rebooking Full Change for All Days Booked We canceled our trip due to inclement weather and last close to a thousand dollars. We will not be rebooking Very Unfortunate read more

Very upsetting here. The campground is beautiful, clean, new and all around great vibes. My gf and i booked a tent spot a few days in advance... a guy named Rob (i believe) calls and say they over sold tent spots, and needed to upgrade us for FREE to a Jupe (pre made tent at the campground) upon arrival, we check in no issues, went to the Jupe and saw a football in it... i went BACK to the front and said hey, just making sure you didn't accidentally double book Jupe 7 as you just put us in there... she says oh no you're totally good! We arrive back after dinner closer to 9pm to see an entire camp set up where we were supposed to be staying. Rude as shit that this place "accidentally" double books. It's honestly not acceptable as they need to fix or change their CRM platform they use to book rooms. I'm giving it 2 stars because their 24/7 security was able to help us out. Typically, 100% of the spots at this campground are taken... one Jupe has no electrical so they weren't renting it out... well a bed is a bed and we ended up there. FF AVILA BEACH, FIX YOUR CRM BEFORE YOU RUN INTO MORE ISSUES LIKE THIS. read more

Great place, still under construction but we had a great time. great views no matter what spot your in definitely will be back. read more

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I cancelled an RV site 36 hours in advance of my stay because of a relative in the hospital. They kept all $185 of my money. They offered nothing in return, no partial refund, no alternate date, nothing. I'm very disappointed by their greed. read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. HOSPITALITY AT ITS ABSOLUTE WORST. They don't follow their own stated policies on their website or on their reservation confirmations. They state they charge your credit card for payment 3 days before...no they charge it the day of the reservation. They never process a credit so you have to dispute with your credit card company. They don't respond to the email they provide you as ffavila@highwaywest.com and they don't answer their phone, or return messages. POOR customer service and bogus business plan. Find a reputable company to do business with. read more

This campsite is beautiful. It was my first time visiting and I 100 percent will come again . The staff were so sweet and helpful and the site itself was clean and well managed the restrooms and showers were clean and you can't beat the views . read more

We booked a two night stay after receiving "Stay in our Cottages and enjoy 25% off your next stay between 10/24-12/15!" promotion. Booked after being assured we would be given the discount. Then, after was told I wasn't eligible (not sure why?), we canceled our reservation. The Flying Flags reservation department refused to give a full refund even though the price was not what was advertised....I'm sure they mean we'll, but I will not be returning to the Flying Flags Avila Beach until after they get their act together. read more

Excellent- they have thought of everything one needs to enjoy a stay here. Looking forward to returning and will recommend to friends.

I made my reservation back in March, and I've called 10 times this week to confirm for our trip next week, and not received a single phone call back. I don't want to show up and have the same thing happen to me that happened to the other reviewer. read more

This is the best RV Resort on the coast with amazing views & built in gas fire pits. Oh and the Staff are really great. Kudos to Bryan,Nicole & Emma We have been here twice with 2 more reservations in March & May read more

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I don't know why people don't rate this place 5 stars it is by far one of the most beautiful spots we've stayed! Absolutely phenomenal view. Gas fired pit an stamped concrete is a super nice touch. It is newer and everything is not grown up 100% but it's definitely worth the stay! read more

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I have been to another Flying Flags property and was greatly impressed with their facility. However, this place does not have much to offer at this time. I have not stayed there, but called to inquire about amenities and price and was very dismayed. I will say they offer very reasonable prices for tent campers, and panoramic views of the harbor but the place is not for me. RV spots are above my price range, and spots are back in so you have no ocean view from the front of your motor home. If you want to experience local attractions you will probably need a vehicle of some sort for transportation, as the village is about a mile away, and RV spots are high on a terraced hill, as they have placed glamping tents and cottages on the lower terrace. Prices fluctuate and are higher on the weekend, holidays etc. And during holidays, spring break and summer months they have minimum stays that range from 4 to 7 days, which does not suit my needs as a traveler. You may find that this resort is adequate for your needs, but be warned that at this time there are limited facilities, no pool, hot tubs, restaurant, clubhouse, playground, etc. But to be fair, I have been informed they will be adding more amenities in the future. read more

Super Premium Plus Ocean View Site and Nuclear Power Plant There are only two Super Premium Plus Ocean View sites shown on their map; they are supposed to be something special above all of the others; and have the full ocean views shown on Flying Flags' web site. Attached is a picture of our Super Premium Plus Ocean View. Most of the ocean is missing, including Avila Beach and its pier, and the Cal Poly pier is missing; blocked by the backs of cottages. How can this be sold as a Super Premium Plus Ocean View space? Management did not want to bring the rate down to match the view. The Corporate Team did not, either. One thing that Flying Flags seems to have left out of their promotional literature is that the two PG&E Diablo Canyon reactors are about 6.17 Crow Miles from their RV Park. By camping at Flying Flags, you show support for the team that has been running the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, safely producing carbon free energy for 35 years; now providing 9 percent of California's electrical energy needs. There are two public trails on the PG&E property. On the south, near Flying Flags, docents go with you on a hike or trolley ride to the Point San Luis Light House. On the north, at the south end of Montana de Oro State Park, is the Point Buchon Trail. It has hiker limits, rules, and requires a signed release. This is mostly a bluff trail that includes the site of the Walt Disney Pete's Dragon operating light house; now removed. From a rise near the end of the trail you can see the two Diablo Canyon Plant reactor containment domes. These are usually hard to see unless you are in a boat or in the air. Historical Avila Beach looks like it was built yesterday. That is because most of what we now see was constructed after 2000. In about 1900 Union Oil Company built an oil tank farm on the bluff overlooking the town of Avila Beach; as part of their Oil Transfer Facility. For what turned out to be 100 years, crude oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, and more leaked from the storage tanks and pipes running under the town to transport oil products to waiting ships. These hydrocarbons built up under the town and in 1977 and 1988 showed themselves by disrupting activities. An explosion of fumes and pool of flammable liquid discovered during remodeling suggested that something had to be done to remove the pollution danger. It took many people and agencies until 1998 to get Union Oil (now Unocal) to agree to remove the pollution. Buildings along the tourist areas were torn down or removed. The oil tanks were removed. In 2000, after clean fill had been restored, the town could start rebuilding the tourist area we see today. Avila Market near the shore end of the pier is the original building; it was moved out and later moved back. East of Avila Beach, past the old oil tank sites is the parking lot for the Shell Beach Bluff Trail, historical Cave Landing, and popular Pirate's Cove clothing optional Beach. Over the years there have been too many cliff rescues between the Bluff Trail and Pirate's Cove. Mostly guys. read more

Flying Flags Avila Beach - View from our Super Premium Plus Ocean View Site - RV Parks Near Me - Avila Beach, California

2 hours ago NEW We booked a 3 night stay months ago. Unfortunately, We could not make it due to needing surgery JUST before the planned trip. We canceled 2 weeks before via phone. The girl stated we would receive a refund. Fast forward 2 weeks, They called up saying they were expecting us that evening. So we told them it was canceled 2 weeks ago with the girl at the front desk via phone. They NOW refuse to refund us the $300 that we paid when booking. And try to tell us that the number we called is not theirs when you call it. It even states welcome to flying flags.... Terrible, terrible business if you ask me. read more

First time here for our family, great experience! Helpful and friendly staff. Amazing view from the dry camping spots, and a quick walk or drive to a few different beaches. We will come back for sure! read more

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Just a heads up...if you don't pull your own trailer you are not welcome on flying flags properties. Fair enough, but just know that they will not communicate that to you when you make a reservation, nor is it printed anywhere in their policies online or otherwise. Thankfully my wife happened to see a post on Facebook sharing another persons surprise and disappointment when they were potentially going to be turned away....my understanding is they made an exception as that person was on site, but again they were never told about the no third party policy either. My issue is that I had three reservations at the Avila Site for New Years, Spring Break, and Fourth of July. You all know how hard it is to get reservations during peek times, and as we thought we were good, we didn't bother trying anywhere else. So now we have nowhere to go on our next three vacation opportunities. Thank you Flying Flags for screwing us over. Three days later I finally received a call back from the front desk manager. To be fair, he seems like a very nice man but his solutions to their oversight were laughable. He suggested we rent a motor home and stay in that(keep in mind we just bought a 60 thousand dollar rv). The other thing he offered was to refund my deposit. Really? Like somehow that is a gift? What is the alternative, just stealing our deposit? Of course you are going to refund my deposit...I'm sorry, I just have to laugh at that concession. I suggested that they put us up for a couple nights in one of their cabins for ruining our next three vacation opportunities, but of course that was not an option and instead this sad story will end with a "Gosh, I'm really sorry." That's it. I get nothing more except to look forward to spending 4th of July in the 110 degree heat in Fresno. Shame on you Flying Flags for setting up your potential customers for disappointment and not being willing to do anything to make it right. Unfortunately, the customer doesn't need to be taken care of because they have more reservation seekers than they have slots available. Lastly, I realize that they are a new property and still figuring things out, but I hope they get their act together soon, because we were super excited to check out what looked to be a really great property. We unfortunately will never get to check it out unless I buy a 350 truck that can pull a 5th wheel. "Boooooooo" Flying Flags! read more