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At this rural farmstand and pick-your-own berry farm, park alongside the sheep and goat
pens, lick an ice-cream cone, then grab a basket and walk out into the fields to harvest
jammy olallieberries in late spring and early summer, mid-summer peaches and nectarines,
or autumn apples and pumpkins.
Sycamore Mineral Springs SPA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-595-7302; www.sycamoresprings.com ; 1215 Avila Beach Dr; 1hr per
person $13.50-17.50; 8am-midnight, last reservation 10:45pm)
Make time for a therapeutic soak in one of these private redwood hot tubs discreetly
laddered up a woodsy hillside. Call in advance for reservations, especially during summer
and after dark on weekends.
Central Coast Kayaks KAYAKING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-773-3500; www.centralcoastkayaks.com ; 1879 Shell Beach Rd, Shell
Beach; kayak or SUP set rental $20-60, classes $50-105, tours $60-120)
Paddle out among sea otters and seals and through mesmerizing sea caves, rock grottos,
arches and kelp forests. Wetsuits, paddle jackets and booties available (small surcharge ap-
plies) with kayak rentals.
Patriot Sportfishing BOAT TOUR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-595-7200; www.patriotsportfishing.com ; Harford Pier, off Avila Beach
Dr; 2hr whale-watching tour adult/child under 13yr $35/25)
Long-running local biz organizes deep-sea fishing trips and tournaments, as well as whale-
spotting cruises between December and April.
Avila Hot Springs HOT SPRINGS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-595-2359; www.avilahotsprings.com ; 250 Avila Beach Dr; adult/child
under 16yr $10/8; usually 8am-9pm Sun-Tue & Thu, to 10pm Wed, Fri & Sat)
Slightly sulfuric, lukewarm public swimming pool has kiddie waterslides that are usually
open from noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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