The Cliffs Hotel and Spa 2757 Shell Beach Road • Pismo Beach • CA 93449
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Presiding over a pristine beach, this award-winning blufftop resort perfectly blends the setting's natural beauty with top-tier service and luxe upgrades throughout your celebration.
- After your toes-in-the-sand ceremony, host a swanky reception in a grand ballroom, on a velvety lawn, or beneath a luxurious tent. When the night finally winds down, you and your sweetie can return to your complimentary oceanview guest room, where the lullaby of the waves will inspire sweet dreams
- Every amenity imaginable can be found here, including a spa, fitness center, gift shops, and a delectable New American-inspired restaurant. Just outside, you'll find the scenic Shell Beach promenade, which is perfect for golden hour photos or a romantic stroll with your sweetie.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Intimate weddings for up to 32 guests are available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! Availability is limited. Inquire for details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $13,000/event
There is a $100/per person upgrade for a beautiful tented reception: Rental fees are not included in package pricing below.
Package Prices
- $150/person and up
Packages include dinner, 1 glass of wine, a champagne hour and champagne toast, table settings, Chiavari chairs, and floor-length linens.
Food & Beverage Minimum
F&B minimums start at $15,000/event and apply on Saturdays only.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Ceremonies at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach include the oceanfront ceremony site, two hand-carved pillars, white Chiavari chairs, a microphone and speakers, an on-site wedding coordinator, an optional rehearsal and complimentary valet for guests. Receptions include a champagne reception, a plated or buffet meal, wine with dinner, a champagne toast, floor-length linens, china, an oak dance floor, cake cutting and a professional bartender. Plan separately for the $13,000 rental fee, the tent upgrade and the 23% service charge.
Yes. At The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, you'll exchange vows on the Oceanfront Lawn, then guests head to the Champagne Courtyard for a champagne celebration while you take photos on the beach. Dinner and dancing follow in the Grand Ballroom, with nearly 3,000 square feet and a naturally lit foyer, or in the Oceanview Tent, with draped ceilings, glass doors and sunset views of the Pacific.
At The Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach, the rental fee is $13,000, and wedding packages start at $150 per person. Moving your reception into the oceanview tent adds $100 per person. On Saturdays, food and beverage minimums start at $15,000, and a 23% service charge is added to your total.
Yes. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is a blufftop resort in Pismo Beach, so your guests can stay where you celebrate and enjoy the spa, fitness center and restaurant. Your wedding package includes a two-night stay in an Oceanfront Suite, where you can get ready to the sound of the waves, and the team will even carry your gifts from the reception to your suite.
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa sits on a bluff above a beach in Pismo Beach, with beach access and tide pools for wedding photos. Everything is in-house, from the coordinator to a pastry chef who makes your custom cake. It's dog and family friendly, so your pup can be part of the day, and it was named Best Wedding Venue by California Wedding Day in 2024.
Yes. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa hosts everything from elopements to weddings of 320 guests, and offers intimate weddings for up to 32 guests, with limited availability. You'll still have the oceanfront setting in Pismo Beach for your vows and the beach steps away for photos. Contact Wedding Services for small-wedding details.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 285 | 320 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 800 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 320 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 220. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, call for details.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Hotel
- Resort / Spa
- Beach / Ocean
- Ballroom
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Retreat
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Pool Area
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