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Sycamore has trails available on the property that range from 1.5 to 6 miles in length. Whether you choose an easy walk or bike ride on the Bob Jones Trail to Avila Beach or an invigorating hike on our Sycamore Trail, we think you will leave feeling wonderfully refreshed and accomplished!

Take a break and relax your muscles in our private mineral spring hot tubs secluded in the hillside surrounding by canopies of oaks and sycamores.

Navigate the path of self-exploration in our Labyrinth or take a picnic to our meditation garden along the creek.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

Reflecting a blend of tradition and innovation, Executive Chef David McWilliam’s philosophy is a belief in eco-friendly sustainable agriculture, and that food should be mindfully prepared, artfully served, as well as delicious.

The Gardens Restaurant features natural meats, wild line-caught fish, free-range poultry, artisanal cheeses, the finest ingredients, and when ever possible, locally-sourced, organic and/or pesticide-free produce, and an excellent selection of Central Coast wines. Celebrate the “art of life” at the Gardens Restaurant.

The Spa offers many rejuvenating treatments. Here are samples: Shankara Skin Treatment

Our exclusive Ayurvedic facial dynamically initiates the repair of skin cells and is individually created to balance skin conditions. Cleansing is followed by a gentle manual microderm -abrasion or enzyme treatment (for more sensitive skins).

Rejuvenation continues with the application of an appropriate mask while the Tibetan foot massage brings balance to the whole body. The Ayurvedic facial is followed by a traditional marma energy point and breath technique to induce total relaxation while a blend of organic Ayurvedic oils are gently cascaded over the forehead.

Hikes

Enjoy hikes nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain range and just two short miles from the Pacific Ocean, Sycamore’s 127 acres offer opportunities for exploring coastal terrain with amazing ocean vistas or reflective walks along oak line trails

Twighlight Hike

Enjoy the crisp Central Coast evening air as you climb the Sycamore Trail. Stretch and take in the hill top views of Port San Luis and the Pacific Ocean. Awaken your senses to the colors, sights and sounds of dusk. 1 hour, moderate.

Many body work classes throughout the day. Samples are: Conscious Colors Yoga ™: A meditative experience and metaphysical healing for your body’s internal energy centers– chakras. This signature class utilizes the energy medicine of color, sound and aroma therapies to uniquely restore your energy balance on all levels.

Chakra Restorative Yoga-Renews your energy centers (chakras) while pleasing your senses…a meditative and healing class that utilizes color, aromatherapy and chakra tuned music to uniquely relax and invigorate you.

Additional local activities include wine tasting, sea kayaking, cycling, golf, tennis, horseback riding, sport fishing. Resort staff will be happy to help you plan your free time to make this a rich personal retreat.