With its fascinating legacy, beautiful vistas and surrounding marine wildlife, the Point San Luis Lighthouse is the ideal destination for couples on romantic getaways, history buffs, or families bent on adventure.  And with the generous, family-friendly accommodations just minutes away, a visit to “the Point” has never been so comfortable.

Point San Luis is easily accessible by nearby San Luis Obispo Airport (SBP), with views of the surrounding vineyards that produce some of the world’s most sought-after wines. 

With a rental car, guests can tour the wineries of Edna Valley, where producers like Chamisal Vineyards, Kynsi Winery, and Sextant Winery open their doors seven days a week for tastings.  With delectable picnic lunches available at the historic Old Edna town site gourmet deli, visitors can enjoy the picturesque countryside while eating lunch among the vines.

Luxurious accommodations await at the oceanfront Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach, just a 10-minute drive west. Kids will love the spacious heated pool, life-sized checker board, putting green, and ping pong tables on the family deck, while adults can shed their cares during a massage or body treatment at the on-site Spa Central Coast Avila Beach. 

And of course everyone will enjoy a generous suite with a balcony or patio and a view of the sand and surf, just across the street from the hotel, as well as the weekly Fish and Farmer's Market every Friday, April through September, along the boardwalk downtown.

Every morning is started right with an expanded complimentary breakfast, perfect for preparing for the scenic trek out to the Point San Luis Lighthouse.  About eight miles long, round trip, this hike follows the Pecho Coast Trail with a front-and-center view that stretches from Avila Beach to Vandenberg, and may include a peek at sea otters, sea lions, or whales. 

Alternatively, guests can travel back in time with a ride on the classic trolley to the lighthouse and then tour the grounds of the Lighthouse, which has witnessed an incredible amount of history since its construction in 1890 including shipwreck, boot-legging, incredible wealth, and dereliction.  In 1995, the Lighthouse Keepers organization took the beautiful Victorian-style complex under its wing and restored it to its former glory for visitors to enjoy.

For more information on how to make the most of your visit to the Point San Luis Lighthouse, visit www.SanLuisLighthouse.org. To make reservations at Avila Lighthouse Suites, visit www.AvilaLighthouseSuites.com or call toll-free 800-372-8452.

Part of the Martin Resorts collection of hotels on California’s Central Coast, the Avila Lighthouse Suites hotel is an oceanfront property overlooking unspoiled white-sand beaches on California’s Central Coast.  Surrounded by breathtaking ocean views and within minutes of some of the best wineries and restaurants in the world, this hotel provides well-appointed accommodations for travelers seeking distinctive style, comfort, and convenience in the heart of The Golden State.  For more information or to book your stay at Avila Lighthouse Suites, visit www.AvilaLighthouseSuites.com or call 800-372-8452.