One of the high points of outdoor living is comfort, and shade is a major player in comfort. Thanks to custom-designed shade structures from Shoreline Awning & Patio, you can discover that you have a hidden skill for mastering shade, sun, and even the wind.

Shade is a high point for the outdoor lifestyle. Even during cool mornings and evenings, the appropriately designed shade can keep the sun’s glare out of our eyes. During the heat of the day, shade keeps us cool. As evening falls, the ability to direct the sun’s warming rays lets us linger outside as long as we want.

Working with Shoreline Awning & Patio’s talented custom-design team helps you create the perfect shade environment anywhere you want it. Shoreline has been helping homeowners and business owners unlock their ability to control shade, sun, and wind since 1982. All the team needs is your vision and some of your time for a discussion.

At Shoreline, your vision becomes our vision, and we help you make it a reality. Make an appointment, have your sketches ready, or upload them ahead of time. We discuss your plans, present you with suggestions and recommendations so you can make an informed decision, and get to work. Our team:

• Custom-designs shade structures to your specifications.
• Manufactures your shade structures at our Paso Robles showroom, including custom touches like ornamental ironwork.
• Delivery and installation are included.
• A lifetime transferable warranty is included.

Rely on the experts who have been delivering open space, backyard shade, and awnings for San Luis Obispo, and home and business owners from Monterey to Ventura.

Getting started

Knowing the available options is the best way to turn your idea into reality. Answering the following questions is a good way to get started:

• What kinds of outdoor activities do you have at your property? Do you entertain, have kids’ playdays, host weddings and events, and enjoy outdoor yoga? Is your business a restaurant, winery, health or fitness facility, or a public facility such as a park or community center?
• Where, on your property, do you host activities? On a patio or courtyard, street side, backyard, poolside, open deck, or open space?
• About how many square feet do you anticipate a shade structure to occupy?
• Which views do you want your guests to enjoy? Even backyards have enjoyable views, such as gardens and nearby landscape formations. Outdoor venues have limitless views, and Shoreline can design and manufacture shade structures to complement any view.
• Where does the sun shine at different times of the day? Knowing this helps you decide which shade option best meets your needs. You can choose one option or a combination of options for maximum flexibility. For example, louvered shade or slide-on fabric coverings can be adjusted throughout the day to manage the sun’s rays.
• What are the average daily temperatures during different times of the year? Shoreline offers maximum cooling options with adjustable shade covers and electrical wiring options to accommodate fans or heat during colder times.
• At what times of the day does the wind blow and in which directions? Drop shades can be custom-designed to fit new or existing shade structures. Drop shades help block the wind, as well as keep flying bugs from annoying your guests.

What are your options?

From patios to wide open spaces, the options for shade structures include:

• Awnings, both fixed and retractable.
• Patio covers in a variety of styles.
• Pergolas with a variety of cover styles.
• Shade sails in a spectrum of colors.
• Patio and pergolas covers include solid, lattice, and louvered options.
• Drop shades for added protection against the sun and wind.
• Awnings, shade covers, and drop shades can be manually or remotely operated.
• Shade structures can be wired for electricity for fans, heat, and lighting.
• And, don’t forget the lifetime transferable warranty.

Making shade stylish

Controlling shade and sunlight are only part of the benefits of working with the Shoreline team. We custom-design a completely styled haven for you, your family, and your guests’ enjoyment. Our recommendations include a variety of furnishings and accessories, including custom ironwork from our talented in-house iron artists.

We help you achieve your vision from the ground up, including financing! 

Whether you want an awning for a San Luis Obispo storefront, wedding pergolas, al fresco dining, or shade for backyard entertaining, the Shoreline Awning & Patio team is here to serve.

-The traditional models for outdoor seating are being transformed by innovative designs and advances in fabrication technologies. Shoreline Awning & Patio, Inc., is a leader in sculpting shade, nature, color, and function into modern outdoor seating. The company has been custom-designing patio covers, awnings, and shade structures for homes and businesses from Monterey to Ventura since 1982. Shoreline’s in-house design and manufacturing teams are two of the reasons the company has taken a leadership role in creating innovative, cutting-edge designs.

Outdoor seating has always been popular for dining, weddings, festivals, and a variety of events. In the past five years, since restaurants set up sidewalk dining, the demand for innovative outdoor seating has increased. Restaurants found that their patrons preferred to continue dining al fresco, even after pandemic health protocols were lifted.

As restaurants, bars, wineries, and event venues are discovering the versatile benefits that come with shade sails and awnings. The attraction of fresh air, views, and customized outdoor environments has expanded exponentially, especially on California’s Central Coast.

“With the advances in fabric technologies and manufacturing processes, it’s important for venue owners to know as much about their investments in their outdoor seating environments as possible,” says Shoreline co-owner Dan Ryan. “For example, the fabrics for shade sails, awnings, umbrellas, and furniture cushions are now even more weather-resistant and sturdy. They come in brilliant fade-resistant colors that set any mood.”

Ryan goes on to advise that business owners installing outdoor seating consider these four points:

• Quality materials and advanced technologies. Seating environments are as good as their foundations, and that includes the quality of the materials. UV-resistant materials, marine-grade hardware, welded steel frames, rust-resistant powder-coated finishes, and details such as quality stitching, reinforced stress points, such as corners, even bolts, and other connections. Everything matters, whether it’s an awning for an Arroyo Grande storefront or elegant shade-sail garden dining in Monterey.
• Innovative designers. Designing outdoor seating environments is more than arranging tables and chairs, although that’s an important part of it. Blending fabric, color, and architectural lines and elements into a seamless relationship with nature is an art. Working with skilled and innovative designers is as important to ROI as quality materials.
• Knowledgeable installation team. A knowledgeable installation team is skilled at assembling and installing, and the team members are familiar with the intricacies of each project, including precise measurements and placement. Shoreline’s installation team is included in every project from the start.
• Company philosophy. A commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and impeccable customer service helps ensure that outdoor spaces remain beautiful and functional for years. It’s important to work with a company that has solid warranties and guarantees and a solid reputation.

Shoreline Awning & Patio specializes in creating stunning custom outdoor seating environments for both residential and commercial spaces. The company’s Paso Robles showroom is the location of its state-of-the-art sewing and fabrication facility and custom ironwork foundry. Through partnerships with respected outdoor living distributors like Equinox, Four-Seasons, and Outdoor Elements, every detail of the perfect outdoor seating environment is met. From an Arroyo Grande patio awning to a shade sail-covered winetasting deck, the Shoreline team of skilled craftsmen works closely with every customer, bringing visions to life.

Shoreline Awning & Patio, Inc.
3514 Combine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-4110 / (805) 542-9300

-Shoreline Awnings & Patio, Inc. has been providing custom-designed awnings, patios, and shade structures for California’s Central Coast since 1985. Custom ironwork by Shoreline’s talented and innovative iron artists is a personalized touch that many customers choose to enhance their outdoor spaces. “Along with custom-designed ornamental iron features for our awnings and other shade structures, custom gates are hugely popular with our customers,” said co-owner Dan Ryan.

Shoreline’s gates are found across the Central Coast in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and more. The custom ironwork designs include expertly constructed custom gates, enclosures, and architectural features from concept through installation:

• Driveway gates.
• Walk-through gates.
• Main gates.
• Enclosures gates.
• Architectural features for awnings, patios, gardens, and shade structures.

“We build first impressions,” said Ryan. “The many types and styles of gates that our ironwork artists design and manufacture are as unlimited as our customers’ imaginations.”

• The Paso Robles awning and custom iron gate company delivers personality, privacy, security, and protection in any style. From solid panel privacy, detailed wrought iron work, to sleek modern, Shoreline builds gates to customers’ unique specifications.
• The design team precisely measures each space, and every gate is custom-designed and manufactured for the space it is to occupy.
• Gate opening technologies include remote control entry, smartphone integration, keypad or RFID access, solar-powered systems, battery or hardwired power options, timed entry, and manual override for emergencies. Automatic gate opening is included for every new gate, and can also be installed for existing gates.
• Built for Central Coast microclimates, ranging from cool ocean breezes, salt spray, fog, and winds, to inland fluctuating temperatures, gates are constructed from high-grade steel, iron, and weather-resistant UV and corrosion-resistant finishes. Complete with industrial-grade hinges and automation components, Shoreline gates are built to handle wind, rain, salt air, and sun.

“We also offer the ability for customers to upload pictures and sketches of their designs through our contact form,” said Ryan. “Go to our contact page, fill out the contact form, then upload the image. It’s not required, but seeing what someone has in mind before we meet helps us see what the customer envisions. Don’t worry if you don’t have anything to upload. We’ll work with you to help shape your idea.”

The Paso Robles custom metal gate and awning manufacturer has also recently added financing assistance. Complete the online financing calculator for financing options. “We understand that investing in quality products is a significant commitment to your property. Our partnership with Hearth Financial provides flexible, convenient financing options for our customers throughout the Central Coast region,” reports Ryan.

Shoreline Awning & Patio talent is always available to answer questions and assist with design ideas.

Shoreline Awning & Patio, Inc.
3514 Combine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-4110 or (805) 542-9300

Zoning regulations can be a red tape nightmare, and you are much better off going into a project informed. No one wants to get partway through an improvement project and have code enforcement show up with a red tag. It’s majorly inconvenient to have to stop a residential project, and possible income loss to businesses.

The Paso Robles patio cover professionals from Shoreline Awnings & Patio have some tips to help avoid the delays and entanglements that come with zoning regulations.

Zoning requirements can be confusing because they can differ between what a county requires and what a city requires. They can differ from city to city, and differ between commercial and residential. To add to the confusion, regulations can differ between zones within a city, such as one set of regulations for industrial districts and another set for business districts. Let’s not forget about HOAs, either! The HOA’s CC&Rs can legally fly in the face of any local zoning regulations. 

Step one is to know what your local zoning regulations are for adding awnings or patio covers. Many jurisdictions offer summary sheets for adding awnings or patio covers to a business or residence. Once you review the summary, you can look deeper into the regulations that affect your plans. You can usually find local codes and regulations online.

Before finalizing your plans and heading to the building department for a permit, here are tips from the Paso Robles patio cover team to help you get organized:

• Make a list of what you want, such as an awning in front of your business with your logo and some ornamental ironwork, or what type of patio cover you want. Some patio covers might be considered permanent additions, while fabric covers, such as shade sails, may not be.
• Know which zone you are in. Zoning can be confusing, especially mixed zoning that allows both commercial and residential.
• Is the home or business in a historically designated building? Different ordinances may apply.
• Do ADA requirements apply to you?
• What are the signage ordinances?
• Are there any setback requirements? Setbacks may apply if you are creating additional customer space on the sidewalk in front of your business.
• Are there any fire code ordinances. If you plan on using patio heaters, or open flames a fire inspection may be required.
• Check the regulations that apply to miscellaneous items such as lighting attached to an awning or fabric patio cover, wind resistance, maintenance, and aging materials.
• Don’t forget to check HOA CC&Rs and business district requirements. Some business districts have more stringent requirements than the general jurisdictional ordinances. Those details will be in the agreements that were signed when you opened your business.

Finally, once you have a solid list of all the parts of your project and have checked that list against the zoning ordinances, talk to a planner at the local building department. Planning staff is usually happy to help because the more that is known up front, the fewer problems that might come up later.

Once you are as satisfied as possible, create the formal, detailed plans to submit to the planning department. Expect some changes to be requested, especially for larger projects.

Plan ahead

Permits can take a while to be approved. The larger the project, the longer the approval process may take. Start the process early to improve your chances of being approved and ready when the time to install the awnings or patio covers arrives.

Have a good neighbor approach

At some point in the planning, share your plans with home or business neighbors. Even though the project meets all the code requirements, someone might find something to complain about after installation. It’s easier to learn about objections early on and include solutions to avoid problems later.

Work with the experts

Working with the Shoreline Awning & Patio experts from Paso Robles, from your first idea through final installation streamlines the entire process. The Shoreline team has been custom-designing, manufacturing, and installing awnings and patio covers since 1982. The creative, skilled, and experienced team provides shade and outdoor living solutions to business and residential communities from Monterey to Ventura.

Working with so many different cities and counties has given Shoreline Awning & Patio vast experience with zoning ordinances. The team can provide invaluable information to help you with the permit process.

Because the company specializes in custom-designed solutions, your products are tailored exactly to your needs. Everything is made on the grounds of the Paso Robles showroom, including custom ironwork.

Shoreline Awning & Patio custom-designs products from awnings, shade sails, to high-quality aluminum covers, and stunning, creative enclosures, making a statement with an original, creative space for:

• Outdoor dining for restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, and breweries.
• Employee lunch and break space.
• Networking and social events, including workshops, seminars, and meetings.
• Elegant outdoor space for weddings and special events.
• Open-air wellness and fitness areas for gyms, yoga studios, massage, and the healing arts.
• Customer waiting area.
• Seasonal activities and experiences for the public.
• Shade structures in parks and open spaces.
• Patio and shade structures for the home, including open spaces, play areas, entertaining areas, decks, swimming pools, and gardens.

We share your vision. Shoreline’s in-house design team helps make it real.

Check out the company’s online portfolio and call today!

-A recent report from Shoreline Awnings & Patio. Inc. summarizes the smart business reasons for installing retractable awnings. Many of the retractable awning benefits also apply to fixed-frame awnings, especially the luxury of shaded spaces and the advantages of brand recognition.

Awnings are an excellent way to elevate customer experiences by providing attractive and welcoming shelters for outdoor experiences. Al fresco dining, winetasting, weddings, family gatherings, and a great return on investment through brand recognition and increased business are just a few of the reasons to install awnings, especially retractable awnings.

The many benefits include:

• Shade on demand, when and where you want it. Retractable awnings are easy to adjust and come with optional motorized control. Extend the awnings for patio or courtyard breakfast or lunch in the daytime. Roll them back for romantic, candlelight dining under the nighttime stars.
• Protecting outdoor furniture from sun damage adds years to the usefulness of the investment.
• Awnings shelter the outside of windows, reducing interior summer UV rays and the temperature as much as 20%. The ability to retract awnings when the weather is cooler, letting the sunshine in, helps control heating costs.
• Awning shade protects merchandise displayed in windows from sun damage.
• Choosing awnings in company colors and adding the company logo is an investment in appeal and branding that attracts customers.
• Adding affordable, usable space to accommodate more customers.
• Minimal maintenance and a lifespan up to 15 years is an investment in the business’s bottom line.

From the Paso Robles showroom to communities between Monterey and Ventura, Shoreline Awning & Patio custom designs and installs awnings for Santa Maria, Carmel, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara, and more.

Providing awnings and a variety of shade products since 1982, Shoreline Awning & Patio products are the perfect solutions for sheltering customers from the sun and weather, and adding attractive, comfortable customer experiences.

• Shoreline’s awnings exceed industry standards and are mounted on welded steel frames with rust-resistant powder-coated finishes.
• Lifetime, transferrable warranty.
• Fixed-frame and retractable awnings.
• Custom designs, configurations, and color schemes can be imprinted with the business logo to boost brand recognition.
• Shoreline’s talented in-house welders design and fabricate original ornamental ironwork for a higher level of appeal.

Shoreline’s design team works side-by-side with every customer from the idea stage through installation to craft the perfect awnings or shade structures.

Shoreline Awning & Patio’s specialty is shade and protection from the weather. Along with awnings for Santa Maria’s businesses and homes, the company custom-designs and installs a variety of shade structures. The design and manufacturing team offers the highest quality materials and workmanship for products that are custom-designed to each customer’s unique vision and specifications. Products include:

• Awnings that add curb appeal and draw attention from passing foot and vehicle traffic.
• Patio covers and enclosures for restaurants, bars, wineries, and breweries, employee break areas, networking seminars, meetings, customer waiting areas, wellness, and fitness.
• Shade structures for weddings and events.
• Shade sails for outdoor living and recreation.
• Custom covers, shades, and enclosures for patios, gazebos, and pergolas.
• Patio covers with insulation, lighting, fans, or misters.
• Drop shades that operate manually, electrically, from timers, or remotely.

Shoreline Awning & Patio’s commitment to excellence ensures that the products will not only meet but exceed expectations and contribute significantly to business success and customer appeal.

Shoreline Awning & Patio, Inc.
3514 Combine Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-4110

High-quality awnings last up to 15 years or longer, especially with proper care. The high-quality materials and manufacturing from Shoreline Awnings & Patio give you a head start on years of service. Designed and manufactured in our Paso Robles showroom, our awnings are custom-made from UV-protected and weatherproofed fabrics. Mounted on welded steel frames with rust-resistant powder-coated finishes, our awnings exceed industry standards and provide years of usefulness.

Seasonal maintenance helps keep your awnings in peak condition. Storms, strong winds, heavy rain, and dust still have an effect on anything that is outside and exposed to the elements. UV-protection and weatherproofing are added protection, but Mother Nature tests the durability of everything in her path, making it a wise practice to inspect and maintain your awnings on a seasonal schedule.

Along with following the manufacturer’s care and maintenance instructions, seasonal maintenance helps identify potential issues due to seasonal conditions, such as winter storms or long, hot summer days. Dust, ash, soot, pollens, and bird droppings are regular issues that also need to be regularly addressed.

Seasonal maintenance is also the opportunity to prepare your awnings for use in the coming seasons. When in doubt, refer to the maintenance guidelines from Shoreline’s Paso Robles awning care instructions.

Here are seasonal maintenance tips to help keep your awnings in top shape.

Saving your awnings from spring fever

After the occasional early spring rain, the days warm up, and it’s a good time for inspecting your awnings for any issues that may have developed over the rainy and stormy winter months.

• Inspect for mold or mildew, which may appear as dark spots. If found, use a fabric-safe mildew remover to kill the mold. Also, wipe down the frame with a mild mold remover to get rid of any spores.

Mold tends to stain, so don’t attempt to bleach any stains on the fabric. Call Shoreline for information about removing mold stains.

• Inspect the frame for any damage. Make sure that the retractable frames are moving smoothly. Tighten any loose connections.
• Inspect for winter storm damage, especially if there have been heavy winds. Wind can blow tree branches and debris into an awning. If the wind is strong enough and the branches are heavy enough, the frame may also be damaged. If you find any damage, contact us according to the instructions in your warranty.
• When everything has been inspected, clean the awning fabric as recommended in the care and maintenance instructions. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Leave retractable awnings open until the fabric is dry.

Your summer chore list

Summer might seem like a time to relax vigilance a little, but there are still a few things that need attention over the hot days.

• Trim nearby trees, vines, and tall shrubs that are close to the awning. Summer is a good time for pruning because the spring growth has slowed down, and you won’t have to prune as often. However, don’t hesitate to prune any time you notice growth getting too close for comfort!
• A regular rinse helps keep dust, pollen, bird droppings, and any ash or soot from nearby wildfires under control.
• Depending on your location, inspect periodically for signs of mold or mildew. Our region’s microclimates mean that damp morning or nighttime fog is ever present. Also, coastal regions have more humidity in the air. Humidity combined with summer heat is mold’s favorite growing environment!

Fall, a little like summer, only more

Fall on California’s Central Coast is pretty much like summer, except the inland temperatures start cooling down, trees and shrubs start to drop their leaves, which means there’s more debris for the wind to blow onto your awnings, and birds begin to migrate, leaving more evidence of their presence along the way!

• Continue keeping the awnings clean and free of falling leaves and debris. Remember that fire season is still in effect, and ash and soot can be carried by wind and breezes for miles.
• Start keeping an eye on the weather reports. Rain can begin in late October. Be sure to close retractable awnings when rain or high wind is predicted.
• As inland temperatures cool, there’s more fog along the coast, adding to the humidity. Keep an eye out for signs of mold.
• Clean the gutters on the roof of the building to prevent overflow onto the awnings.

Winter, when we hope for rain even if we have to work harder

Our Central Coast winters are much like fall weather, except when Mother Nature decides it’s time for a storm. Days of pounding rain and high winds create all kinds of havoc, and your awnings might not be spared.

• Close and secure retractable awnings to help prevent wind damage.
• When there is a break in the wind and rain, inspect both retractable and fixed-frame awnings for storm damage and make necessary repairs as soon as possible.
• When there has been an overnight freeze, inspect the awnings for damage. Ice can stress fabric, metal, and moving parts.
• If it’s one of those rare winters when it snows, remove the snow from the awnings as soon as possible. The weight of snow can cause damage, even breakage.

Our warranty

Our products come with a lifetime transferable warranty. We stand behind everything we manufacture at our Paso Robles showroom. Awnings, patio covers, and enclosures are covered.

We have an excellent design and manufacturing team, including top ironworkers who can create original designs to your specifications.

Serving California’s Central Coast from Monterey to Ventura since 1982, Shoreline Awnings & Patio is the leading choice for commercial and residential awnings, patio covers and enclosures, and more.

Call us today for your custom-designed awnings!