Avila Beach Whale Watching is a small family-owned and operated business offering whale watching and coastal tours aboard a 28 ft power catamaran with a maximum of six passengers. They provide educational, safe, family-oriented excursions on the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay, featuring abundant wildlife viewing opportunities year-round, led by experienced Captain Mark Kocina.

Patriot Sportfishing is a fishing charter business based in Avila Beach, CA, operating the 55' vessel Patriot with Captain Jay Gavin. They offer rockcod and crab fishing trips (unique crab pots allowing up to 6 fresh crabs per passenger), whale watching/nature cruises (December-March, ~2 hours), private fishing charters with experienced crew and hot galley, and burial at sea services (2 hours). Trips include rockcod, salmon, halibut, and more, with Morro Bay Landing booking options.