Avila Ranch

Avila Ranch consists of approximately 2,400 acres located on the Pacific Ocean along California’s central coast. Recognized as one of California’s outstanding conservation areas, it lies within San Luis Obispo County northwest of the town of Avila Beach and within the region known as the “Irish Hills.

ALC is working to acquire the development rights on the land, and possibly transfer the property interest to the state for use as a new State Park and recreation area. Together with the adjacent Hibberd Preserve, owned by the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, the conservation of Avila Ranch will create a 4,000-acre expanse for public recreation and resource protection. In addition to augmenting the popular and nearby Montana de Oro State Park, this project will enable a 15-20 mile extension of the California Coastal Trail. The Hind Foundation provided a grant for $150,000 to support the acquisition of the Avila Ranch property.

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