It's considered a "hidden gem" in Monterey County ... "Sea lions, harbor seals and sea otters frequent the coastal waters and California gray whales pass close by during their yearly migration ...

“Situated in a sheltered cove on California’s Central Coast, Avila Beach is a gem of a destination with golden sand and warmer waters than many nearby beaches,” HomeToGo said. Avila Beach ...

The photo book site called the seaside town “a little rugged gem tucked along California’s Central Coast” where visitors have a chance to immerse themselves “in the raw beauty” of the ...