
PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR DISTRICT
Annual License Information
Vendors and Concessionaires
Avila Beach, CA
Port San Luis Harbor District (District) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from businesses, organizations, or individuals that wish to conduct commercial or non-profit activities on District property.
The District manages pier and beach operations in Avila Beach, California. The District issues annual licenses to a certain number of vendors or concessionaires to operate businesses on District property. Licenses are only issued for movable vendors. A movable vendor is defined as:
"Concessionaires selling or renting beach gear (e.g., suntan lotion, beach chairs) or providing services (e.g., event planners, instructors) or other products from portable stands, carts, or other facilities that are removed from the site after business hours. A movable vendor does not have real property rights."
For 2026, the licenses will be valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The accepted licenses may be extended on an annual basis upon approval of the District's Harbor Commission.
Anyone interested in obtaining a license for 2026 must submit a license proposal to the District no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2025.
For key dates and proposal requirements, see the Bids and Proposals page on the District's website at portsanluis.com.
License proposals can be mailed to:
Port San Luis Harbor District Attention: Business Department
PO Box 249
Avila Beach, CA 93424
or delivered to the Harbor Office located at 3950 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, CA.
For questions, email admin@portsanluis.com or call 805-595-5413.
/s/ Argelia Chang
Clerk of the Board
Port San Luis Harbor District
IPL0270046
Sep 7 2025