2 Main Tours to Choose From! Private Adventures Available!

  • A whale breaching water with mountains and buildings in the background.

    Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing Safari

    This wildlife safari focuses solely on finding the amazing humpback whales that migrate here from the south.

    Perfect times to go on these tours are from July-November every year. We only do this safari in the morning from 8:00am-11am. Later in the year we do open 2 slots a day when the weather improves. Look for that!

    Perfect for the adventure seeker and the photography enthusiast who wants to view humpback whales.

    COST PER PERSON: $125 (Ages 12+)

    DURATION: 2.0-2.5 hours

    DEPARTURE TIMES: 8:00am & 11:30am (Seasonal)

  • A whale's tail emerging from the water, surrounded by numerous penguins on the surface, with a few birds flying overhead in a high-contrast black and white photo.

    Private Wildlife Safaris

    Private Wildlife Safaris AVAILABLE.

    PERFECT for the photographer or group who wants to be on the water for up to 4 hours.

    Sometimes a 2 hours ‘whale watching’ trip is not enough to capture the full experience of what you can see and photograph on the water. From whales, to sea otters, to dolphin! You just never know what you can see.

    COST ENTIRE BOAT: $500.00 (ages 12+)

    DURATION: Up to 4 Hours

    DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00am

    CALL TO BOOK THIS SPECIAL ADVENTURE

  • A group of four otters swimming in water surrounded by yellow and brown leaves, with three otters looking directly at the camera.

    Avila Beach Harbor Safaris

    Ready to explore Avila Beach and Port San Luis Harbor? We would love to show you around. Our guide and captain Vincent Shay has been guiding local tours in the area for over 25 years and knows the area better than anyone.

    Perfect for the family who wants to get out for the first time in a boat and the explorer who wants to see the area in a fun Zodiac Boat. This safari is all about FUN.

    COST PER PERSON: $50.00 (ages 7+)

    DURATION: 1 HOUR

    DEPARTURE TIMES: 10am, 12am

    UP TO 6 PEOPLE!

    Great for Families with Little Explorers!

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A whale breaches the water, with its tail splashing water into the air, in an ocean setting under a cloudy sky.

“Really the best tour on the Central Coast! Book your tour today on one of the amazing Avila Beach whale watching adventures that Avila Beach Ocean Safaris offers!”