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  • 2016
  • 2012

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Brittany
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Local to Pismo Beach, California, award-winning resort and wedding venue The Cliffs Hotel & Spa specializes in hosting quintessential coastal wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other related events. With a professional wedding team, sweeping scenery, and flexible space, this venue is dedicated to making your wedding day a sophisticated, lavish, and utterly unforgettable affair.

Facilities and Capacity
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa can comfortably accommodate elopements as well as weddings with up to 300 guests. Ceremonies are generally held on the beautiful Oceanfront Lawn for incredible wedding photos. During your cocktail hour, your guests can enjoy a champagne celebration on the Waterfall Terrace. Receptions can be held indoors or out. Indoors, The Cliffs Hotel & Spa features a 3,000-square-foot grand ballroom with romantic lighting and endless space to customize. Outdoors, couples may enjoy the Oceanview Tent, which offers breathtaking sunset views of the Pacific Ocean. Custom-ordered, your tent will feature draped ceilings and French doors. After your wedding, your guests can enjoy the hotel’s premier spa and the nearby championship golf courses and wineries.

Services Offered
Interested couples can schedule a complimentary private tour of the property, The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers a variety of standard ceremony and reception packages that can each be custom-tailored to meet your specific needs and tastes. All packages include access to a full bridal suite as well as any necessary chairs, tables, chinaware, glassware, flatware, and linens for your special day. Various dance floors, chandeliers, upgraded dishware and linens, projectors, staging, and more can be added to your package if desired. The hotel’s professional wedding team is happy to work with you in the planning and design of all aspects of your wedding. They can offer a list of vendor referrals and recommendations. The team will handle all day-of setup and cleanup needs, and is happy to provide planning advice regarding your rehearsal dinner and honeymoon.

Cuisine
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers both buffet and plated dinner options for weddings. Most packages include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and various stations. A custom designed wedding cake or cupcake service can also be provided. For couples who desire an open bar, The Cliffs Hotel & Spa provides a variety of unlimited bar packages for up to five hours of service.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 40 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$13,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

Weddingwire
4.9/5 37 reviews
Google
4.5/5 2867 reviews
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Erika Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible wedding venue & team

We had the most incredible December wedding getting married on the cliff at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa. Their team treated us and our guests so wonderfully all weekend, our guests still RAVE about every staff member and the property, and Anna Fergus is the most amazing wedding coordinator! We couldn’t have made our dream come true without her, we had the most dreamy time with no stress!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Experience

We worked with the team at The Cliffs from Texas for 12 months to plan our wedding and we are so happy that we did. Anna and Leah were so responsive, accommodating, and kind throughout the entire process. We were so pleased with how they went absolutely above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect. Throughout the process, Anna checked in with me periodically to see what I needed and was so quick to make things happen that I requested!

Our wedding day was absolutely the most incredible day. When asked what we would have done differently we say there's nothing because of how organized, professional, and thoughtful all of the staff at the venue were. We went to visit the venue the day before to drop off some things, and got to see the ballroom that was already perfectly set up with everything! This put our minds at ease and made for a stress-free wedding day.

Leah acted as my day of coordinator (mind you I had no coordinator at all!) and kept me and the vendors on track with the timeline. The staff were absolutely lovely during our reception and kept the guest's glasses full the whole night. Our guests raved about how amazing the food was and how it came out both perfectly cooked and hot!

I cannot recommend The Cliffs enough! Worth every penny!
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Jennifer Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding experience!

We had our wedding at the Cliffs recently, and it was an amazing experience! The location is beautiful, particularly the ceremony spot. The event coordinator, Anna, was very communicative, professional, and helpful both before the wedding and the day of the wedding. The other staff at the Cliffs were also very professional and courteous. The day went very smoothly, and we had a fantastic weekend celebrating with our family and friends!
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Rick Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

I had the opportunity to DJ for a beautiful same sex couple in June 2022 and the staff was so awesome. From my load in to the breakdown, the staff was always available for my every need. The event space was very cozy and so beautiful. If your looking for a DJ please contact me www.DjSlix.com
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 05/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Staff and Venue

The Cliffs is an absolutely STUNNING wedding venue. The backdrop for the ceremony and cocktail hour was incredibly beautiful, and we were even able to sneak away from our reception to take sunset photos as well! Anna Fergus, the wedding coordinator was immensely helpful in helping us plan for the wedding as we really did not know anything about what we were supposed to do, she made excellent suggestions and made sure we didn’t forget any details. Unfortunately on the day of, Anna was unable to make it to the wedding, however her team did a fantastic job and the entire day and night went off without a hitch. The catering staff was excellent, and made sure we were actually able to eat during our reception! The bar staff was impressively efficient, as we only had 2 bar tenders to serve over 110 guests. The hotel staff also went above and beyond and made the whole weekend extra special.
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6Ff024Db4F9608642Eef141Fe1761B790Af36E04 Sent on 03/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

The Cliffs is such a gorgeous venue and our wedding felt like a dream come true! Anna Fergus, the event coordinator, is truly the best! She is so sweet and makes everything perfect. She helps you organize and schedule the reception from start to finish leaving no detail unturned. We did not hire a wedding planner and I didn't feel like we needed one since Anna did such a fantastic job with the reception. In addition to the beautiful reception venue, the Cliffs includes 2 nights in an ocean front suite (or did in our package - not sure if that varies), so we got to relax after all the festivities. My husband and I have already decided that we want to go back every year on our anniversary. Highly recommend this venue and working with Anna F!!!
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Amber Sent on 05/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Starting wedding planning

Spoke with Ana and was a big help!! Responded back quickly and was able to handle my multiple questions!!! Great experience so far!
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Robert Sent on 11/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After looking around pretty extensively, we chose the Cliff’s for our October wedding and now that it is all finally said and done I can say that was one of the best things we did. Anna Fergus, their in-house wedding manager, is simply amazing. I cannot imagine a more kind, upbeat, professional, competent and understanding person who helped us every step of the way and knew just how to pull of the perfect event. We initially steered away from the Cliffs as we thought it would be out of budget, but after adding up the costs of other venues I reached out to Anna to put together a budget, and it wound up being great value. The venue is stunning; getting married on the water is pretty hard to beat. I cannot recommend Anna and her team at the Cliffs enough, she is wonderful!
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Lauren Sent on 10/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was the best day of our life. Everyone says this and I never truly understood this until I said "I do". It truly was perfect. It's a special day, yet what made it perfect was having it at the Cliff's Resort. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue and location and they are so accommodating. I may have easily been a bridezilla if it wasn't for the wedding coordinator Anna Ferguson. She made sure all details were covered and that everything ran smoothly. She is so friendly, happy, and professional and I fully trusted her with everything. On my wedding day I did not stress about a thing. I simply relaxed and enjoyed being pampered. I am so happy with my choice to have my wedding at the Cliffs Resort. My expectations were exceeded. Thank you so much Anna!
J
Jennie Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The best place to say "I do". Anna Ferguson the wedding coordinator is AMAZING! From day 1 she prepared to make our day and our stay unforgettable. All the staff was perfect. I cant wait to go back and spend more time at our favorite place. Our wedding had no hiccups. EVERYTHING went smooth and we had to worry about NOTHING! From the little touches, ideas, food and communication, would highly recommend the cliffs. Perfect place to just sit back and ENJOY your special day. Thank you Anna and all the staff at the Cliffs.
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Team

Bianca Morales
Bianca Morales
Weddings & Events Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

A. Blake Photography A. Blake Photography Wedding Photographers

The Cliffs Resort ALWAYS provide the best weddings with the best beach ceremony view and access. Love this place and the staff!

Colleen Rosenthal Photography Colleen Rosenthal Photography Wedding Photographers

The Cliffs Resort is magical. Somehow their slabs of beautiful marble and polished brass railings seem understated by their location on top of a bluff overlooking the Giant Blue Pacific Ocean. They have an absolutely incredible staff; each person more competent , kind, and professional than the last. They do everything well. You will remember the food, the wine, the service and the extra efforts put into each event. Trust The Cliffs Resort with all the details of your most important day, and allow yourselves and your families to enjoy the magic. Best Wishes! Colleen Rosenthal

Flowers by Denise Flowers by Denise Wedding Florists

We have been fortunate to work with Anna and her team on several weddings - always hard at work making the day a smooth one for their clients!

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The Cliffs Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Cliffs Hotel & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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