Avila Beach Harbor Safaris!

Avila Beach Ocean Safaris is super excited to be able to offer our famous and fun Avila Beach Harbor Safari! If you LOVE sea otters you will LOVE this adventure tour. This safari is approximately 1.25 hours long and offers you views of the amazing southern sea otter, harbor seals, sea lions and let’s not forget the pelican, oyster catchers, egrets and herons!

Sea Lions on the Port San Luis Jetty looking back towards the Point San Luis Lighthouse.

Guided and Captained by Vincent Shay who is not only lives in Avila Beach but has been guiding tours in the area for over 25 years. His knowledge of the animals and local environment is second to none and we guarantee you his positive energy truly makes the tour fun and exciting. Vincent is also a well known award winning photographer on the Central Coast and has been photographing sea otters and all the life in the ocean in Avila Beach most of his life.

The southern sea otter in Avila Beach.

This tour is perfect for all ages and boat can accommodate up to 6 people. From November 2025-April 2025 we are offering this safari 7 days per week with 2 tour times (10am and 12pm) for $50 per person.