This is a quaint little park located right near the beach. My kids enjoy the money bars and…read moreclimbing the pirate ship. There are signs of age on a few of the items at the park, but overall it's a great place for kids!

cute little park right by Avila beach. has restrooms, swings, a jungle gym. great for toddlers! and…read moreparking by the park is free!

The views and the flora are spectacular A nice spot for…read morewalking and reflection. Our pooches loved it, too.

No facilities here and with the crumbling edge & falling rocks it is hazardous…read more Spyglass & other area parks in the area offer a far better & safer experience than here. There are also lots of gopher holes, so it is easy to trip & twist an ankle. People do not wear masks and do not socially distance so it is horrid during these times. COVID-19 is now the number one killer in this county, they are almost out of ICU beds, & they are out of morgue space. Since it is so hazardous here, you can not risk getting hurt, since you stand a good chance of not getting good care, or catching COVID-19 in an urgent care clinic.

Great park recently updated. Bathrooms, picnic tables, basketball court, grass area. Minimal shade.read more

The bathroom was very clean. My kids had so much fun! Highly recommend.. will be bringing my kids…read moreback.

After visiting the Central Coast Zoo, we decided to walk over to the park located just outside, and…read moreit was the perfect follow-up activity. There's a large area to walk around, and you're even able to feed the ducks, which my daughter absolutely loved. She had so much fun on the jungle gyms, slides, and all the playground features available. If you're visiting the Central Coast Zoo, I highly recommend taking the kids to the park afterward to burn off some energy. You can easily make it a full day--visit the zoo, head to the park, feed the ducks, and just immerse yourself in nature. It was a beautiful day and hands down the perfect after-zoo activity. Next time, I'll definitely remember to bring snacks!

Water birds, fish and turtles live in the park. The lake is large with a scenic drive. Make sure to…read morego slow. The park has multiple spots to park your car. The entry is free. - Some locations have direct water access. Others are higher up so you can take photos. There is exercise/playground equipment for use and shade in some locations. - The park holds multiple events each year including Pride. I like having this location as a community staple.

So pretty and peaceful. Very nice to walk around and look at tidepools and wildlife.read more

Love this beach so much! Go here every time we visit friends, relaxed beach with great views…read more Bathrooms are just okay but close to the beach which is very convenient. Parking lot can be busy but wow I love this beach!

Date: Monday, July 24th, 2023 Time: around 12:45pm…read more We were at Pirate's Cove so decided to check out a cave. We actually didn't make it all the way down to the beach, but I did go into a cave and enjoy the view on the other side. Not sure if that qualifies as one of the Avila Sea Caves, but I will just assume it does. Parking was pretty easy. There is a small lot. No issues finding a spot since it was a Monday afternoon. We only walked down to the first cave, so probably spent a little more than 15 mins walking around and taking pix. If you enjoy water and a view, I'd say definitely check this spot out. REVIEW #3441

Locals call this place the Smugglers Cave. Cool name. But it's not really a cave and not near the…read moreshoreline. It's a natural carved tunnel through the a rock formation on a bluff overlooking Avila Beach and the ocean. Sadly though the cave is tagged with graffiti and folks treat the inside of the cave as a trash bin. Disheartening site to see a beautiful work of nature treated like this by those that come to view and hang out. Ironic. The hike from the parking lot is less than half mile one way. It starts at a slight incline. When you get to the point where the path splits to the right and left, turn right... the cave is to the right. You're less than halfway there at this point. The cave overlook has no guardrails, so please pay attention especially with the kiddos. The cliff has a drop. Have your wits about you and stay alert. If you have an overwhelming urge to creep close to the edge to take the perfect selfie, do so cautiously and be aware of your surroundings. Overall the views are gorgeous. But the trash bin cave vibes was a downer.

It should be renamed "Ankle Twist Park"…read more As far as a neighborhood park, it is a nice place to walk to and back home, but as a greater public park area, it really does not compare to other area parks. Since the sunset is generally behind the Spyglass outcropping, you will miss a proper sunset. The view is OK for a few minutes, but is forgetable and cannot compare to the much more expansive views on the many other coves , beaches, and even cul de sacs along this area. Rather oddly, we often take our walks toward Spyglass and the coves/beaches beyond since they are far better...and can offer a great snack or meal at the areas hotel resturants...or even grabbing something from De Palos Deli [& then hitting Spyglass Park or even the Hotel area promenade to then consume coffee and a snack]. The grassy area is pocketed with all too many goffer holes, so it is all too easy to twist an ankle. If you do make it to the water area, the overwhelming number of large rounded and slippy loss huge rocks can definitely pose yet another challenge for proper footing. There are no restrooms, food, parking or facilities since it is a residential area, as opposed to the very nearby Spyglass Park [which has it all, including a playground]. While there are stairs, can end in active surf at high tide and the rocky area is then inaccessible. Even though the stairs are not that old, erosion has heavily damaged the bottom and between the erosion, huge gap, and slippy rocks, it is far from a safe area for kids or older adults. The addition of stairs was more to rescue the local sewage system with retaining walls than to make a useful beach or a park. Sadly, this small rocky cove fails at being useful as a beach, a fishing area, a surfing spot, and a rest area. The most likely visitor are actually tourists who probably have lost their way to better nearby coastal areas. Spyglass Park is literally just a couple of blocks away. That being said, the Park and area are nice places to live and walk around, but as for going to a beach, all locals will walk, bike, & drive to other areas for far better parks, beaches, and more. The areas from Spyglass to Palisades Park is much nicer...as are the coves near Dinosaur Caves....but then again sandy beaches are far better at nearby Pismo Beach or Avila. The neighborhood views in our area can be excellent depending upon where one lives near the park, orientation, elevation, and light pollution. Since I am into various forms of Photography, I do take all kinds of photos from very near this park area. Since the spray and mist can be an issue, I typically take more photos away from this immediate park area and more in residential areas...but then street lights are more of an issue. Unfortunately, there is a large street light right next to the park which degrades the night sky. In my area near the park, I have taken great photos available to those with a elevated porch and good views of the sky, the ocean, and some of the coast. We are lucky to have a good view of the Orion Nebula, distant Fireworks off the distant Pismo Pier, and more.

I think this is our first time to this park and it was quite relaxing here. Great views of the…read morecliff and the ocean. We parked here and took a break during our bike ride! Definitely one of our favorite places to visit, an easy 2 hr drive from our spot!

There is a beach right next to the behemoth Morro Rock in Morro Bay, CA. The beach access and…read moreparking is totally free. Yup, FREE. Sandy three mile stretch of beach from the Rock to the camp grounds. There are lifeguards on duty, all ready with their gear ready to save a life. I know they are there daily in the summer, not sure about the other months. This is a popular spot with surfers. Good waves. Another tidbit to know is that there are restroom located in the parking lot. Also smack in the middle of the lot is the California State Historical Marker #821-Morro Rock. I think it's worth a quick stop to read the plaque, take a quick moment to soak in the gorgeous direct view of the rock and not to get all sentimental but also reflect on the past, present and future. Another another tidbit is that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach due to the protected shorebird habitat such as the western snowy plover that nest from March-September and live here. Service dogs on a leash are allowed though. But so many folks broke the rule once the lifeguards left for the day. Ironic, people want wildlife and nature to be able to visit and enjoy but don't want to follow the rules that protect all those things they enjoy. Go figure?!

The last time I was at this beach, I was only 2 years old, so I don't have any memory of it. Last…read moreyear, I decided I wanted to take a trip here with my family. I've lived in California most of my life and have been to almost every beach, so it's funny that this one in Morro never really came to mind especially since it's not that far from us. When I finally came last year, I really enjoyed it. The beach was clean, beautiful, and peaceful. There were lots of sand dollars along the shore and even some wildlife, which made it feel even more special. Since that first trip, we've come back about four more times. There's just something about this place that makes me feel calm and at peace every time I'm here.