About this spot
Pirate's Cove near Avila Beach is a secluded San Luis Obispo County cove framed by sandstone bluffs, with cliff jumping into the ocean at higher tides. Tide and submerged rocks make scouting essential.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.