Avila Vacay

We took a few days off and enjoyed four days at Avila Beach. We have never stayed in Avila but usually end up spending many days there because it's clearly the best beach on the Central Coast, has the nicest weather and isn't nearly as "touristy" as some of the others. With limited hotel options, we chose to go the route of VRBO.com and rented a fabulous studio above a wine bar, just a half block off the main strip of shops and restaurants. The location couldn't have been more perfect.

As luck would have it, a few of my college roommates (and sorority sisters) were also in town with their families. We spent time with them at the Avila farmer's market on Friday night, and then again for dinner at Firestone Grill on Saturday night. We ran into them at other times as well which is the great thing about being in a small town. We always hate leaving but now know that staying in Avila is our best bet from now on!

 

 

Dinner at Firestones

Avila Beach park

Gorgeous weather!

Farmer's Market
Sandie, Stephanie, me and Amanda

Caitlin buried by Daddy

Love love love watching them play basketball on this court with the beach in the background

Jason inside our studio

Caitlin practicing smashball

Exploring tidepools

So creepy!

Caitlin holding baby Anna

Caitlin with Allie and Katie

Such a cool spot!

Like no time has passed at all (except the additional mouths to feed)
Carey Family (Ben, Amanda, AJ and Kellan)
Schwartz Family (Stephanie, Keoni, Allie and Katie)
Us! Jason, me, Brian and Caitlin
Wenglikowski's (Sandie, Anna and Alan)