part 2 deep sea fishing - flying fish - avila beach 9/7/19
part 2 of deep sea fishing at avila beach 9/7/19
A Peak at Port San Luis, Avila Beach
Avila Beach is full of sights and sounds of the ocean. I took this collage of videos at Port San Luis on April 30, 2012.
Historic WWII P-520 in Morro Bay
This historic WWII P-520 is arriving to the Morro Bay harbor mouth at 11:15 and will dock at Tideland’s Park City Dock at noon today until they move to their permanent docking location between Great American Fish Company and Harbor Hut, across from the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. As part of Morro Bay’s new Patriot Pride Week Monday – Saturday July 1 – July 5, 2019 the Morro Bay Maritime Museum will be offering tours. These WWII vessels have a local history in Morro Bay and Avila Beach. Volunteers are needed! See info below!
MORRO BAY PATRIOT PRIDE WEEK
Known for its super patriotic bicycle and paddle parades, skate board races, family carnival with dunk tanks, Harbor Department Boat Tours and live music at Tidelands Park on the 4th of July, Morro Bay welcomes veterans and visitors of all ages to celebrate Independence Day all week long. Find free popcorn stands along the Embarcadero, FREE hotdogs for Vets and Otter Pops will be handed out along the harbor to celebrate our local Sea’lebrities. Also, many waterfront restaurants will offer Patriot Pride food and drink specials throughout the week. Plus, special discount offers for Veterans on July 4th.
TOURS: This year the museum has arranged for an 85-foot P-520 to be docked in the Morro Bay harbor between the Great American Fish Company and the Harbor Hut on the north end of the Embarcadero. Tour tickets will be available at the Maritime Museum for $5 - $7.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Morro Bay Maritime Museum is looking for volunteers to help with tours and other vital activities before the tours begin. Please email Larry Newland at slonewland@gmail.com if interested.
THE HISTORY OF P-520 CRASH RESCUE BOATS AND THE CENTRAL COAST
The P-520 Boat is a United States Army Air Forces Crash Rescue Boat from WWII, commonly referred to as crash boats since they were intended to retrieve downed pilots and crew. P-520s served on the west coast during WWII and some crash boats were stationed in Morro Bay where they trained infantrymen in landing operations with the Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boats. The P-520s were rescue boats not meant for offensive operations, but did carry some armament including two mountable, operational .50 caliber Browning machine guns in “gun tubs.” Physically the boat is 85-feet long, with a 20-foot beam. Crash boats look very much like the famed PT Boats of WWII often shown on the McHale’s Navy television show during the 1960's.
This particular P-520 arriving in Morro Bay also served a stint at Avila Beach for a period in 1944 and undoubtedly came into Morro Bay during that time. It was built in Southern California and is the only, fully intact, restored US Crash Boat in the world. The P-520 was restored by the current owner and his late father over the course of 10-12 years. The owner offered to let the Morro Bay Maritime Museum use it as an educational and fundraising platform from the week of 4th of July through the Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival the first weekend of October.
Boat owner faces deadline to remove fishing vessel from Port San Luis beach
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Boat Tour of San Luis Bay
On July 7th, we took a one-hour boat tour operated by Seaweed Express for $20 each person. I highly recommend this tour if you happen to be in this area.
Santa Rides Hydrofoil in Avila Beach!!! Crash!
Santa needed a vacation right before Christmas, so he came to Avila Beach to get away from the cold and get some hydrofoiling in! It mostly went well until his CRASH at the end!
CampgroundViews.com - Port San Luis Harbor at Avila Beach California CA
takes user submitted videos combined with professional editing to provide tent and RV campers with a first person view of a campground or RV park. Port San Luis Harbor at Avila Beach California provides RV camping at 5 locations; Woodyard turnout, Nobi Point turnout, Babe Lane (10 full hook-up sites), Overflow RV Camping, In addition, camping is permitted in a portion of the Coastal Gateway trailer boat parking area, when not otherwise needed for vehicles with trailer boats. Visit website for specific rules and instructions. Music Licensed From MusicBakery.com
Avila Beach Welcome Video
Come visit Avila Beach. Located on the Central Coast of California. Avila Beach, California is so Beautiful, even the sun prefers to start its day here. With its boutique surf shops, amazing dining, breathtaking beaches, and activities for everyone, it's hard to imagine yourself anywhere else but on the Beach in Avila. Come experience this hidden paradise on the Central Coast, with one road in and one road out. Avila Beach will be the only place you'll ever visit where you'll never become homesick.
July 4, 2012
Hornblower Cruise, July 4th, 2012. Fireworks on the Hudson River. If you ever want to experience a breathtaking site in New York, this is the way to see the best pyrotechnic event in the greatest city in the world, this is the way to do it.
Port San Luis RV Campground
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Pismo Beach Surf Shop Avila Beach Lighthouse Kayak Tour October
Kayaking
Overboard!! Ocean Kayaking Pismo Beach
Going Overboard trying to go in cave.
Klamath River Jet Boat Ride
Took a jet boat ride up the Klamath river on northern California, worth every penny!
Pismo n Drone Camp Part 3 2015
Drone Arial view of our Beach Camping in Pismo
Pt. Mugu State Park Ride on Sycamore Cayon, Guadalasco, and Overlook trail in Malibu, California
Point Mugu State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. We start riding from Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead on the northern side of Sycamore Canyon, climb on the singletrack of Guadalasco to an awesome view point of Santa Monica Mountains then down on the overlook trail with a great view of the Pacific ocean. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. (For more info, visit the link
141 A First Street, Avila Beach Vacation Rentals Rental House, Ocean View
Avila Beach Vacation Rentals, 800-9001254, 141 A First Street,
Ocean View 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Vintage Avila Beach House. Excellent ocean views. Living room has cable TV/VCR. Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. Lower level has a game table and laundry area.
Designated parking for one vehicle. King, queen, Bunk beds. Sleeps 6, Wireless High Speed Internet now available.
About the Location
Avila Beach California is located on the Central California Coast in San Luis Obispo County. The Avila Beach village is known for its artistic and original handcrafted beachfront area.
There are sculptures, ceramic inlays in the cement, artistic stone planters, and a curving bench style seating,amphitheater effect next to the beach for relaxing.
Unique architectural details are everywhere at the Avila Beach ocean front area and the buildings. Originality and imagination went into designing this premium quality beach front area. The attention to detail and artistry have to be seen as words cannot express it.
Add in the wide expanse of ocean in the sheltered bay with the rolling hills coming down to the village and ocean. It is no surprise the area attracts so many artists and creative people.
With the warm, Mediterranean Climate there are outdoor activities year round. Beach-combing, surfing, fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, dining, dancing, outdoor concerts, Farmers Markets, sunbathing, bicycle riding and more.
Nearby Port San Luis
This Avila Beach Vacation Rental is also located in the area adjacent to Port San Luis which has the huge, drive-on Wharf.
The Port San Luis Wharf offers ocean sport fishing boating trips, fishing off the wharf, cafes with fresh fish, restaurants, a parking lot out on the wharf, benches on the wharf for enjoying the view and access to boat launching and the harbor with the boats at anchor.
Near Avila Beach Resort Golf Course
Avila Beach also has an acclaimed golf course at the Avila Bay Resort. The golf course sits next to the village of Avila Beach and offers casual and fine dining, entertainment and views.
Avila Beach Entertainment
Entertainment in Avila Beach includes live concerts at the beach during the Farmers Market, additional special concerts at the beach, cafes and restaurants with live music and dancing, art galleries, art shows, many creative groups, and the opportunity to do outdoor activities at the beach with the year round mild climate.
For Information - Contact
The house is managed by the company that has been in the business online since the year 2000. The company is located at 330 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449, 800-700-1254.
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Call us for personalized attention with finding the rental that is just right for you. We have Vacation Rentals, Residential Rentals, Medical Professional Housing, and Temporary Worker Housing. The Vacation Rentals are furnished and include kitchenware, linens and other amenities. There are also pet friendly rentals available.
Launching off Scorpion Beach, Santa Cruz Island
November 2016 trip to Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park
Last sailing race 2015 Avila/Port San Luis
C&C 37 Allegra in last race day of the season at San Luis Yacht Club, CA. We ended up second overall for the season.
Morro Bay, Pismo Beach named as host cities for Amgen Tour of California
Morro Bay, Pismo Beach named as host cities for Amgen Tour of California
Marina Park Beach - Ventura, California
Marina Park Beach - Ventura, California