AVILA BEACH, Calif. -- Two whale watchers had a close encounter while kayaking off the coast of Avila Beach, California, that they will likely never forget. Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were ...

Capt. Mark Kocina of Avila Beach Whale Watching led a tour on Thursday that turned into an unforgettable spectacle. "This is pec slapping!" Kocina exclaimed. The tour featured breaching, a mugging, ...

New kayak fishing tours are now offered in Port San Luis, with an experienced guide at the helm. Outdoor company Pismo Adventures is collaborating with Avila Beach Paddlesports for kayakers to catch ...

San Simeon State Park’s Leffingwell Landing reveals the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Captain Frank was steering a six-person, 28-foot power boat in the placid Pacific past Port San Luis’ ...

Tucked into the green hillsides off Highway 1, Avila Beach is a place to lose track of time. Surrounded by lush slopes bathed in golden light and kissed by ocean breezes, this charming coastal town on ...