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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,927 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in Pismo Beach, California · 0.3 mi to the sand
Cozy, refined rooms in an upscale, oceanfront lodging offering a pool, a spa & dining options.
Plan your tour
- Setting oceanfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 20–20-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 805-773-5000
- Website cliffshotelandspa.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Yes, there may be some rooms that could use a bit of touch up, but the ocean views, comfortable bedding and amenities were well worth it.”
What couples highlight
“The property is absolutely beautiful, the ocean views are incredible, and the staff was welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay.”
“Yes, there may be some rooms that could use a bit of touch up, but the ocean views, comfortable bedding and amenities were well worth it.”
From the reviews
What a stunning stay. The staff here made us feel so incredibly welcomed. From arriving to Jack and him helping us with our car and luggage, Mikaela B. And Nour Helping us at the front desk with pactients and kindness. Also Rakhi for his awesome customer service.
Just stayed here on our journey down the coastline, this place was perfect!! Would most definitely come back and spend more nights here and explore the area! We had a 4th floor room overlooking the cliffs, perfect for having a cocktail and watching sunset from our balcony!
The Cliffs is a quality destination, even for the locals! While home is only 20 miles from The Cliffs, we easily felt we were on a far away vacation! Beautiful ocean views, walks along the cliffs, stroll down to the sand and surf! We had an amazing dog friendly room opening up to the beach access trail.
Just wrapped up hosting our 2026 International Sales Conference at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa and overall it was a fantastic experience. The property is absolutely beautiful, the ocean views are incredible, and the staff was welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay.
Getting married at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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