The Cliffs Resort
Coastal Elegance, Sophisticated Style
2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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805-773-5000
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The Cliffs Resort welcomes you to indulge in our services in an unforgettable setting with excellent cuisine and sophisticated style.
Discover a level of oceanfront elegance where the bride and groom and their guests can enjoy every detail of luxury. It’s not about just a ceremony and reception anymore. From rehearsal dinners, to a bridesmaid brunch, a day at the spa or a round of golf, a bachelor’s suite with croquet and cigars or high tea for the ladies, at The Cliffs Resort, it’s a Coastal California wedding weekend destination.Let the staff at our Central California wedding site tend to all the details of your wedding day. As a full service resort, we eliminate stress through the phases of your wedding planning. From the initial stages, to the day of your vows, a wedding at The Cliffs Resort is truly a distinctive destination event. To receive a private tour of our property and more detailed information about our ceremony and reception packages, all of which can be custom tailored to meet your specific tastes, contact our Sales Office at (805) 773-5000.
For the quintessential coastal wedding, there’s simply nothing like The Cliffs Resort!

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The Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach is an upscale, elegant, beautiful wedding site for weddings and receptions. The Cliffs can host banquets for small, intimate receptions to large receptions for several hundred. The Cliffs has one of the best views on the Central Coast of California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with beach access just yards from the property. The elegant ambiance of the facility and the presentation of the food is superb. I highly recommend the Cliffs Resort for your wedding and reception. Mark Nakamura, Nakamura's Photography
Great venue, Great event mgr. and a Great staff. ( it's always fun at The Cliffs! ) ......DJ Bob
The Cliffs Resort is a fantastic location for your Wedding Ceremony & Reception, this unique "Central Coast" venue has Great service, Food and a view of the Pacific Ocean that is outstanding! Wedding Ceremony's are held on a Bluff over looking the ocean that your family & guests will love! I have done many Wedding Ceremonys & Receptions at The Cliffs Resort from 30 people to over 250 guests and each time the Bride & Groom and Guests are dazeled by this Beautiful location! My rating is 5 star for the The Cliffs Resort!!! DJ Del Entertainment Now www.weddingdj.net
Consistency is best defined at The Cliffs Resort. We have been working with The Cliffs since 1989 and still see some of the same banquet staff at events today. We feel like part of the team when we are at their property working on Weddings & Receptions, or any event we are lucky enough to be a part of there. You can't go wrong, great food, service and view, with a incredible hands on approach to making the event happen. Sean @ AMS
If you want an absolutely beautiful venue, excellent service and staff that will make your wedding easy to plan - this is the place! We love to work with Anna and her team at the Cliffs and have had many happy brides who have had a fabulous experience here. It is also a wonderful place for your guests to stay and enjoy the beauty of the Central Coast - and you can be assured that they will be taken care of.
The Cliff's customer service is one of the best I've ever seen. Their staff is extremely well trained and have a "can do" attitude. Every experience you have there will be first class. It is a one stop exerience for your guests. They can stay their or at a nearby hotel close by without having to drive, and their is a bar with music upstairs for your guests to enjoy after the event is over. They also have an incredible champagne brunch for the Sunday afterward. They are one of our favorite venues for an ocean side wedding. -Beau Kramer, Kramer Entertainment Inc, www.kramerdjs.com
I just recently photographed a wedding at The Cliffs Resort and I can't wait to do it again! The location is breathtaking, the coordinators and staff are friendly and organized, and don't forget the food....amazing. Thank you for being such a great wedding venue!

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony & Reception Venue
What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
 
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
 
Describe your venue:
Hotel
 
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
 
Do you allow outside catering?
No
 
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
 
Do you offer valet parking?
Yes
 
Is there handicap access?
Yes
 
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Our packages are charged with a facility fee (includes: 2 nights in a suite, ceremony, and your choice of reception venue) And then a per person charge based upon what food is selected.
 
Do you offer any special services?
We offer our "Platinum Package" which is an all inclusive package for people planning a wedding from a distance. We are a full service resort and offer complimentary valet parking, massage services, and wedding coordination.
 
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
Rehearsal dinners are available in our Marisol Restaurant or as a privately catered event.
 
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Your ceremony includes deluxe white wedding chairs and two stunning wooden pillars. You may upgrade to a variety of different chairs or add on a rose petal aisle. All ceremony sites have ocean views.
 
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
All rentals are provided by the hotel. Every package includes floor lenght satin-lamour tablecloths, chair covers, and chair ties. Stunning glass charger plates, rod iron candelabras, custom linens, and tea light candles are all available.
 
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
You are welcome to hand-select your own wedding professionals. Recommendations can be made by request. Licensed, professionals are required.
 
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
You are welcome to incorporate live music, bands, or disc jockeys. A basic sound system is included for the ceremony.
 
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
We offer 165 guest rooms in the hotel. Each appointed with modern, coastal decor.
 
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
Any candles must be inside a glass that reaches taller than the flame.
 
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
Coastal Wear to Elegant Black Tie is all acceptable.
 
Describe your parking facilities:
Complimentary Valet Parking is available for all wedding guests.
 
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
350

Tips and Advice

Selecting a Vendor:
When selecting your wedding team of professionals, I suggest first narrowing the pool by style and talent. Then, make time to view websites and meet your vendors in person. Chose a vendor that has a personality you love. These are the people that will surround your day. You want to be delighted and at peace with your team: it will make all the difference!
Happy Planning!

Assigning Tables:
To do or not to do . . . that is the question! My advise: DO!  It saves the guesswork for your guest and the akward moments of trying to squeeze 2 people into a table where only one seat is left. You also ensure that grandma isn't sitting by a speaker or stuck in a corner. Assigned seating makes your guests feel priveledged, spoiled, taken care of. They know you put thought into them being there.

One more word of advise on the subject: when displaying the names with table assignments (either on a sign board or individual escort cards) always arrange alphabetically by last name. It will allow guests to find their places quickly and easily. Alternatively, guests have to "treasure hunt" through the table numbers to find their names.