Central Coast Sailing Charters and Avila Beach Whale Watching

Avila Beach, United States

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Telephone:
+1 805-540-4667
Website:
slosailing.com
Address:
Port San Luis Peir, Avila Beach, CA, 93424
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.4 mi2nd St & Santa Maria Ave
2.6 miSanta Ysabel Ave & 7th St
2.7 miPine Ave & Binscarth Rd
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Local time (Avila Beach) –

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Sailing Adventures, small group boat tours and the best Whale Watching on the California coast. We only take 6 guests out at a time so its alway a private or semi private personalized tour on a beautiful 44 ft sailboat. Highly educational and fun with drinks and snacks provided. Participate as much as you like or sit back on one of our large comfortable seating areas with a glass of wine and enjoy the show.

History

Established in 2012.

Central Coast Charters opened for business on July 2, 2012.

Meet the Business Owner

Mark K.

Business Owner

Captain Mark Kocina has over 30 years of experience leading safe, entertaining and educational boating adventures. As a professional mariner he has maintained an impeccable safety record while taking over 10,000 passengers sailing, rafting and kayaking in some of the most remote parts of the world. You will find he is always excited to teach new sailors and greatly enjoys sharing information about the natural environment. Mark is a licensed United States Coast Guard 100 ton Vessel Master endorsed for sailing and towing.

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20 reviews of Central Coast Sailing Charters and Avila Beach Whale Watching

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Place rating: 5
Bakersfield, CA
Super fun with captain Mark. Great family memories and super history lesson of the area on the way out. Boat very comfortable and spacey. He gave us great snacks and we all left smiling.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Must meet Mark!!! So we were so excited to go sailing. Now we can’t wait until next time!!! Mark is so laid back, organized, thoughtful, interesting and very knowledgeable. He is also a great story teller! He really took time to talk about the area, the wildlife, the history and also about sailing. We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much Mark!!!
Place rating: 5
Simi Valley, CA
What can I say! We saw whales, dolphins, shearwaters (birds), sea lions and more on this trip! Had wine and cheese and totally enjoyed the stories Mark told us on the way. Will do this again!
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
Thank you Mark!!! Beautiful out there today and you knew right where to find the dolphins, seals, otters, and WHALES!!! We appreciate your patient and helpful answers to our questions about sailing and all the wildlife. Great afternoon and we’ll continue to rave about you to our friends and family.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Captain Mark is exceptional. He’s friendly, on time, knows the history of the bay and took us right out to see whales! We saw at least 20 different whales that breached and showed off their tails the entire trip over and over again. We saw pods of dolphins and a baby dolphin too! Go see for yourself!
Place rating: 5
Zephyr Cove, NV
Amazing experience! I was home in SLO and decided to go out on an afternoon sail with my sister and be tourists. I don’t know why more locals aren’t taking advantage of Captain Mark and his boat! He was friendly, accommodating and made the day perfect for us. I’ll be going back out the next time I’m home. Everyone should hurry and go.
Place rating: 5
Sacramento, CA
We had a lovely voyage sailing on the ‘The Spirit’ with Captain Mark. I relaxed with a glass of local wine. The kids and my husband helped with the sailing of the boat. Captain Mark made everyone feel welcome and relaxed. His experience and knowledge made him an incredible host, not just for sailing but also on the Avila area and its wildlife.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
If I could give ten stars I would! Captain Mark is so experienced and knowledgable and just an incredible host! My husband and I as well as a couple friends did the evening sail and we were served delicious appetizers great beer and wine and despite foggy conditions had an experience none of us will ever forget. Captain Mark goes above and beyond for his customers and really makes the whole experience just unforgettable. He found us a pod of whales that we’re feeding off the coast that put on an amazing show for us, we got to help hoist up the sail and steer the boat. I plan on coming back again. Thank you Captain Mark!
Place rating: 5
Las Vegas, NV
If you’re in the area, I highly suggest taking a sail with Captain Mark! He’s a gracious host with an amazing boat. We saw more whales in 3 hours with Mark than we’ve seen in 6 other whale watching trips combined! I can’t say enough good things about this!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
We had such a wonderful time!!! Educational, fun, and exhilarating. Captain Mark is one of a kind. He really made us feel like we were at home on his boat. He went the extra mile (literally) so that we could catch a glimpse of whales breaching from the water. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get an upfront view of such an amazing spectacle.
Place rating: 5
Arroyo Grande, CA
Captain Mark was fun, friendly and entertaining. What a great day. I got to steer the boat.
I will be sailing again with Captain Mark soon!
I even learned a few things about our coast and our local sea life from the Captain. I want to take my grand-​kids next time.
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, CA
This was the last thing we did on our Anniversary/​Birthday weekend trip up from LA. It was the best time we have had in a while. The owner Mark couldn’t have been nicer and more knowledgeable. We got the thrill of a lifetime with a whale and her calf only a few feet from the boat. We chose the morning tour which focuses on wildlife. We will for sure be coming back for the afternoon tour which is more adventure oriented. I can’t stress enough how nice Mark is and how great the tour was.
Place rating: 5
Arroyo Grande, CA
Absolutely the most amazing day on The Spirit with Captain Mark. We embarked with 6 people onboard into Avila Bay and immediately saw sea otters and whales. Mark did an amazing job educating us on the Avila area and its wildlife. We loved the snacks Mark had waiting for us as well as some wonderful local wine and beer. We can’t wait to go again. This is a must for locals and of course our lucky tourist to the Central Coast.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I can’t even beginner to describe how much fun we had sailing with Captain Mark. The whole boat (an uncrowded five passengers) would break out in shouts of excitement for every whale breach, every tail lunge, or when a 40 ft humpback decided to give us a spout. And it wasn’t just about the whales. The boat is beautiful, the history lessons from Mark were interesting, and his love of sailing, the ocean, the animals is infectious. Absolutely would go again tomorrow.
Place rating: 5
Ojai, CA
Our morning whale watch with Captain Mark was one of the most memorable days of summer. The beautiful 44 ft sail boat is comfortable and clean. Mark provided a safe and informative cruise and the whales, dolphin & sea otters provided the show ! Truly a gift to yourself, make your reservation NOW !
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
This is a MUST DO! My girlfriend and I did this while on vacation to SLO the first week of August and it was far and away the highlight of our week long trip. We did the sunset sail with 2 other couples and it was beyond words. Mark greeted us with a huge smile and local wines, beers, and drinks as well as cheese, crackers, etc. We saw many whales, seals, otters, dolphins and sailed through a HUGE flock of many thousands of migrating birds. The BEST whale watching experience I have ever had, they were right next to the boat. The boat is beautiful and immaculately kept. Mark is extremely knowledgable on the area and it was so relaxing yet exciting.
Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA
This was the absolute highlight of our vacation to the central coast! The boat was beautiful and in excellent shape. Captain Mark was a gracious host who offered us healthy snacks and we could move around his boat for better views. While unable to guarantee that we would see whales, we actually did! We saw at least a dozen different ones and I got same great video. We saw dolphins, seals, sea lions and birds on our afternoon sail. Captain Mark shared a wealth of knowledge about sailing, local history, local landmarks and the abundant sea life we encountered. My wife even got to steer the boat and couldn’t stop smiling. I recommend Central Coast to anyone who’s ever dreamt about sailing but never has gone. Our family had a blast and we are already planning our next trip with Captain Mark!
Place rating: 5
Sandy Hook, CT
We took the afternoon trip on July 26 and had a wonderful time! Captain Mark was a great host and knowledgeable sailor. This was our first time to the West Coast and Captain Mark made sure to explain the history of the area and introduce us to the beautiful wildlife. We couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to the whales and sea lions. We highly recommend a sailing adventure with Central Coast Charters. Thank you, Captain Mark!
Place rating: 5
Wimberley, TX
Absolutely perfect time with Captain Mark– wine, appetizers and a very knowledgeable naturalist made the trip better than expected — thanks
Place rating: 5
Emeryville, CA
5 stars for the boat plus 5 more for where you charter it!!!
On my bucket list, I listed sailing, and sailing with a big luxurious sailboat and getting to see whales. With Central Coast Charters I was able to see all three, plus I was able to see wonderful seals, sea lions, and those cute California Otters.
The boat is gorgeous and the saw a humpback whale breech. The foods on-​board tasted better than ever. Generous crew and courageous captain that knows a LOT about our California Coast, which he will share with you.
Now that my bucket list is a little shorter, I am figuring out how I can get into some auto-​crossing.