- Shelter
- N, NE, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Open harbour on the central California coast, about 1.3 miles west of Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County.
- Water
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
An open roadstead with no pontoons, sheltered from north and north-west but fully exposed to southerly storms. Around 260 moorings fill the bay over a sand bottom in 20 to 40 feet of water. Anchoring is allowed between the Avila and Cal Poly piers.
Practical
Ten guest moorings for vessels up to 35 feet and a few for larger boats are arranged through the harbour water taxi on VHF 16 or 12. Fresh water is available and a boatyard lies within the harbour. Morro Bay State Park Marina is 11.4 nm to the north-west.
Ashore
The shops and restaurants of Avila Beach are about 1.3 miles east along the harbour road. Avila Pier and Harford Pier both carry foot access, and a coastal path runs along the bay shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 35.17543, -120.73839 (35°10.53'N 120°44.30'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Port San Luis lies at 35°10.53'N 120°44.30'W, that is 35.17543, -120.73839 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Port San Luis sheltered from?
Port San Luis is sheltered from north, north-east, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Port San Luis?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Port San Luis.
How do boaters rate Port San Luis?
Port San Luis is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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