The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

Stunning Scenery and Impeccable Service

251 to 300 guests

Holds ceremonies and receptions

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is a coastal hotel wedding venue located on the water’s edge of Pismo Beach, CA. Here, couples can celebrate their commitment surrounded by oceanfront views, sandy beaches, and the soothing sounds of the lapping water. The dedicated events team here aims to take care of all of your wedding needs to facilitate a stress-free experience. The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers many idyllic spaces, both indoor and outdoor, to host various elements of your dream wedding day. Enjoy a stunning waterfront ceremony on the verdant lawn that looks out upon the ocean. Here, the rhythmic crash of the waves will provide the perfect soundscape as you exchange ‘I do’s’ with your beloved. Afterwards, your guests can retire to the Waterfall Terrace to enjoy a relaxed outdoor cocktail hour. While your wedding attendees sip champagne, you can enjoy having your wedding portraits taken on the sandy shore nearby. This venue offers both an indoor and outdoor option for your main reception. Inside, the Grand Ballroom provides an elegant setting for guests to dine, drink, and dance the night away. This room can be styled to suit your event vision and offers almost 3,000 square feet of flexible event space. Outdoors, a stylish wedding tent can be erected, complete with delightful ceiling draping and french doors. This option allows guests to be fully immersed in this coastal setting while remaining warm and dry during your celebration. The Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers an array of wedding packages to choose from. These all include a two-night stay for the newlyweds, a champagne reception, event catering, bar services, and a dedicated event coordinator. Tables and chairs, decor, linens, dinnerware, glassware, and much more are also be included. Your guests can also enjoy luxurious overnight stays here in one of the many guestrooms on-site.

Pricing details

Starting prices

Reception:

$10,000

Ceremony:

$8,500

Bar services:

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Catering:

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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Settings

Ballroom

Beach

Waterfront

Hotel

Tented

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Cupcakes

Other Desserts

Destination Weddings

Food & Catering

Rentals & Equipment

Tents

Service Staff

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5.0

out of 5.0

24 reviews

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The Cliffs is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning location, exceptional staff, and seamless wedding experiences. Anna and Leah are particularly appreciated for their responsiveness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests were impressed with the beautiful setup, delicious food, and attentive service provided by the staff. The venue's coordinator, Anna, received special mention for her impeccable coordination and helpful suggestions. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Cliffs as a top-notch wedding venue that goes above and beyond to create a memorable and stress-free experience for couples.

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Hannah W

10/05/2024

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!

Jenn N

10/18/2023

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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Shelby P

9/22/2023

Everything about our wedding at The Cliffs was perfect. The venue is stunningly beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of the staff went absolutely above and beyond for us. The best part about a wedding at The Cliffs though is their amazing wedding coordinator, Anna Fergus. Not only is she incredibly good at her job and had an in depth answer to every one of our questions throughout the planning process, but she is also the nicest person I’ve ever met. She made the day so seamless and handled all of the set up. I can’t imagine the day without her help, and The Cliffs is so lucky to have her on board. 10/10 recommend getting married here!!

Rosalinda R

11/08/2022

Working with Anna and her staff at The Cliffs was amazing! From the first venue tour to the final goodbye the night of the wedding, Anna was sweet, professional, responsive and such a joy to work with. We have received so many compliments on how the entire staff made our guests feel welcomed and never left a guest wanting or needing anything. Anna and her staff definitely went above and beyond with their service! The hotel and scenery around the resort leaves you breathless. Top notch service all around.

Brittany C

5/31/2022

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.

Jennifer L

3/31/2020

The Cliffs have everything you need in a venue. Beautiful landscapes that overlook the ocean, beach access for photos, and catering with bar service. One thing that made this venue stand out is the wedding coordinator, Anna Fergus. She is amazing. She was one of the quickest vendors to reply and provide information about the Cliffs. The detailed wedding packet explained everything you need to know and she even provided a guided tour of the venue so you can visualize your day. Throughout the planning process, she was very patient and cheerfully answered all of our questions. For catering, the Cliffs have many options for dinner and hor'dourves (I'd recommend the scallops!) and it all turned out delicious. The ceremony is held at a well-maintained lawn with an amazing view that overlooks the ocean. After the ceremony, I recommend a short walk to the beach where you can take amazing photos near the water. This venue has everything for you, from the beautiful locations, great food, wait staff, and the bartender. Another important factor was it's convenience to the highway and hotel rooms so your guest can easily plan their trip. You don't have to worry about anything other than flowers, the DJ, and the photographer. I highly recommend spending a little more to book this venue, it is well worth it!

Paul T

3/02/2020

I had the great pleasure of working at the Cliff's Resort this past weekend, 2.29.20 as our clients DJ. It was an awesome day, The Cliff's is extraordinary inside and out. The ceremony was on the lawn overlooking the Pacific, what more can you say about that-AWESOME!!!!! The cocktail hour was on the lower patio and was super fun and elegant. The dinner reception and dancing were in the ballroom and was FABULOUS. Dinner was served by the staff in the most professional manner and on-time. Anna Fergus is the Director of Weddings and Events. If you book your wedding or event at the Cliff's, toss any worry's aside. Anna has been there for many years and is one of the most respected people in the wedding industry on California's Central Coast. She is incredibly professional and efficient. She has a great eye for detail and the client's best interest. Any event that I have participated in at the Cliff's with Anna at the wheel has been perfect! Her clients always rave about her, the staff and the quality of food. Anna with all her business acumen is equally one of the kindest and genuine people I have ever met!!!! Thank you Anna for making my job so much more rewarding.

Jeanette E

9/18/2019

This is long past due. We had our wedding at the Cliff's this past Summer and it was amazing. Anna (the on-site wedding coordinator) is very good at her job. The ceremony and reception ran very smoothly thanks to Anna's expertise. The staff and the venue as a whole were also very accommodating and made the entire weekend very easy, relaxing and special. We had our ceremony outdoors on the grass and it was beautiful-the view of the ocean and hills was absolutely stunning. We also got a ton of compliments on how good the food and cocktails were. We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding at The Cliff's!!

Sidney C

9/22/2018

The Cliffs was the perfect place for my September wedding! Anna and her staff were incredibly helpful and very communicative along the way! The food was incredible, which is no easy feat for a wedding of 245 people. We hung out by the pool and had cocktails at Marisol's the night before, and the wedding went off without a hitch! Could not have asked for more, everything was perfection!

Robert B

8/05/2018

We had our dream wedding at The Cliffs! The ceremony views are impeccable. What a blessing to say my vows with the ocean peaking over my husband's shoulder! Anna, the wedding coordinator, was wonderful to work with and was extremely responsive during the planning. She made the process fun and easy, especially considering we planned our wedding in under 4 months! Anna and her team ensured that every detail came together, giving me a stress-free wedding day. Plus, the food was delicious! Our guests all said it was the best wedding food they had ever eaten. Such an amazing venue!

Aubri Y

6/18/2018

Having our wedding at The Cliffs was the best decision we made! Anna, the wedding coordinator, is such a great person to work with. She made the process fun and easy! Everything came together better than I imagine and they went above and beyond to make the day so special. I'm so happy and thankful that we worked with this team and we will forever be connected to this place!

shanxiao w

11/09/2017

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!

Michelle G

5/09/2016

Where do we even begin! From the moment we stepped foot onto the beautiful property at The Cliffs, we knew this place was special. Anna and her team are top notch all around! Honestly, from start to finish, they made everything seamlessly beautiful. The food, the facilities, the atmosphere- everything was refined and elegant! The team took care of everything! They also gave us an incredible room for our Honeymoon Suite (which frankly has set the bar for any place going forward!!). They are so thoughtful and I cannot imagine having had our wedding anywhere else! Being from Los Angeles, I will admit, I like the finer things....and this place is just that, but it is so much more affordable. The views are unbeatable! I am telling you, my husband and I looked for a YEAR for the right place. You will not be disappointed here!

Ashley M

10/25/2013

The Cliffs Resort and their staff is beyond professional. The views are stunning and the service is impeccable. Love the fact that it is all inclusive where you pay for venue, food, décor, ceremony, reception, all in one spot!

Kristen H

5/09/2012

Great experience at The Cliffs. Only downside was that it was fairly warm that weekend and I don't think they have AC but a swamp cooler. Other than that, we had great service, a wonderful wedding coordinator Anna Fergus, and great food!

Jamila G

9/13/2011

If I lived close by, I'd be there all the time! I loved it that much. The food at the Marisol restaurant was awesome!! Only complaint is that there are no microwaves in the rooms so I couldn't take any food to-go from the restaurant. :(

Paige T

6/24/2011

The location was exactly what I wanted. Very beautiful beachy & classy. If you choose The Cliffs it includes so much- depending on the package you pick but all of them include tables, linens, plates, glasses, music system, & lots of little details! If you choose them you must have them cater your food. Anna Fergus is the wedding coordinator & she is the one that I emailed back & forth (because I don't live in Pismo) & she is exceptional. She is worth every penny. We had a couple meetings to choose food and to choose all of these little details which I had no idea she took care of so much. She coordinates for you when each person walks down the isle & lots of other details. Included in the package is a one night stay in their suite. Pick the top floor! It is gorgeous & huge. After the wedding, Anna sent sandwiches, champagne, sparkling apple cider, & chocolate covered strawberries to our room with a hand written note. She really loves her job! The whole staff is so nice & you feel like a celebrity because everyone says congratulations. If you want your wedding to be a private ceremony this is not the venue for you. Everyone in their restaurant & every by the pool can watch your ceremony. I had my reception in the ballroom & it was perfect. I got married at the end of May & it was sunny & perfect, just a tad windy. The Cliffs is amazing!

Kristen T

3/20/2011

We chose to go to the Cliffs Resort for our honeymoon because we got an awesome midweek deal from Travelzoo.com. We were so impressed. We were upgraded to a beautiful corner room overlooking the ocean...stunning! The manager set a card up to our room inviting us to dinner at the restaurant and a complimentary dessert. The restaurant was delicious. The happy hour was great. The staff was SO helpful. The resort itself was beautiful. Loved every minute of our stay!

Jen W

12/03/2010

When I first started looking for a venue I started looking in the bay area for the perfect spot. I figured that since the bay area is so large I wouldn’t have a problem finding what I was looking for. It turns out after searching high and low, visiting countless places that I wasn’t able to find what I was looking for. Feeling discouraged I almost gave up, until I came across some reviews for the Cliff resort. The pictures were amazing almost too good to be true. I decided to make the trip down to see for myself. It was better than what I imagined. The weather was better then Monterey County, the location was perfect in that I could have my beach wedding without getting my toes in the sand, and the hotel was gorgeous and modern. Further more the food was delicious. I got nothing but rave reviews about how good the food was (which is hard to find when cooking for so many people). Most importantly I cannot say what impressed me the most about the Cliffs resort is their awesome staff and wedding coordinator Anna. Anna was unbelievable and made our wedding day amazing. Even before our wedding day she was super helpful and always willing to answer any question I had (and believe me I had a lot of questions). She would even take the time to answer me emails at midnight. In my mind she completely went above and beyond and I am extremely blessed to have worked with her. Thank you sooo much for making our wedding day amazing! It was completely a dream come true!

Adriana V

10/12/2010

The rooms were amazing. Easy freeway access and right one the beach. The service was excellent and all the staff was great.

aa b

6/22/2010

Wonderful!!! I can't say enough good things!!

Megan W

6/22/2010

Anna and her team is everything a bride could ever dream of! They will make sure your day is flawless! They are all true professionals and KNOW what they are doing! I had very high expectations for my wedding and they by far exceeded them! I would recommend the Cliffs to anyone who would like to enjoy their day to the fullest without having to worry about anything! They will do it all without having to be told! I can't say enough good things!!

Jeanne L

5/10/2010

Kristina C

5/10/2010

The view was amazing, and the food was out of the world. It was on a cliff so it was beachy without the sand problem!

Location

2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA

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