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The Sunniest Side of Life The restorative qualities of California’s Avila Beach make it a prime Central Coast destination. photo by Kelly hayes for tJa aDvertising/avila beach tourism D rilling for oil atop Avila Valley in 1886, prospectors instead tapped into a different form of “liquid gold”: white-hot artesian mineral springs. Soak up the sun and the sights on the Avila Beach promenade. Soon thereafter, health-minded people from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond traveled here to “take the cure” in the restorative waters, just a few miles uphill from San Luis Bay. Folks still come to Avila (pronounced AH-vih-luh) to soak in the springs amid forested hills and lush meadows, and to renew the body and sooth the soul via health and wellness programs. They also escape here to experience the fun activities of a classic California beach town and environs. From the hot-springs hub near Highway 101, Avila Beach Drive travels the path of a three-mile creek down to a vibrant, charmingly quirky downtown with numerous wine-tasting rooms, shops, dining, and lodgings all within several blocks at ocean’s edge. Park in convenient free spaces near the waterfront, or in large lots just a few blocks away. In summer, a free trolley runs along Avila Beach Drive and extends to Shell Beach and Pismo Beach communities to the south. avila State Beach, a gorgeous, southfacing expanse of white sand at the edge of usairwaysmag.com march 2013 185 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013