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Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail
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Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail

Avila Beach
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
📸 Scenic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family

A flat, paved multi-use trail winding along San Luis Obispo Creek through oak and sycamore woodland from the inland valley down to Avila Beach.

The Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail is one of the county's most beloved paved pathways — a flat, shaded multi-use trail that follows San Luis Obispo Creek through a green corridor of sycamores, oaks, and creekside habitat on its way toward Avila Beach. Popular with cyclists, runners, families with strollers, and casual walkers, the trail offers a peaceful, car-free route past farms, wineries, and riparian wildlife. With its gentle grade, abundant shade, and beautiful natural setting, the Bob Jones Trail is fully accessible and ideal for all ages and abilities. Ongoing extensions aim to connect the trail all the way from San Luis Obispo to the coast, fulfilling its 'city to the sea' vision. It's a quintessential Central Coast trail — easy, scenic, and connecting community to coastline.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

A flat, shaded, fully-paved creekside trail that links wine country and farms to the beach — perfect for biking with the whole family.

What to Expect

A paved, flat multi-use path along a creek through oak and sycamore woodland, popular for biking, walking, and running toward Avila Beach.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Fully paved and accessible; stroller- and bike-friendly. Free trailhead parking on Ontario Road. Shaded but bring water for longer rides.

📍 Local Tip

Start at the Ontario Road trailhead and ride down to Avila for lunch on the promenade, then cruise back.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round; mornings for cooler, quieter rides.

Notable Features

Paved creekside trail
City to the Sea route
Wine-country corridor
Fully accessible

Practical Info

Ontario Rd Trailhead, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Sunrise to sunset
Free trailhead parking on Ontario Road.

Amenities

Parking
Trails
Bike Path
Restrooms
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