Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Avila Beach, California on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 112856.
At a glance
Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 550 Front St in Avila Beach, California, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 16, 2015.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 112856 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 550 Front St
- City
- Avila Beach
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93424
- Coordinates
- 35.18009, -120.73548
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
Tesla Supercharger · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
What kind of charging does Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about half of the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Avila Beach?
Avila Beach has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 7 ports. Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination accounts for 29% of the charging ports in Avila Beach. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Avila Beach. Statewide, California has 21,814 stations and 81,788 ports, the largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in California, Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, has 432 ports.
Who operates Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 754 of those stations are in California, 3% of the state's 21,814.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jan 16, 2015, one of 265 stations in California with a 2015 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination have?
Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination have?
Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination?
Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination is at 550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424. Its coordinates are 35.18009, -120.73548.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 112856, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Avila Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination, Avila Beach, CA (AFDC station 112856)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/avila-lighthouse-suites-tesla-destination-112856 (data as of October 12, 2026).