Commercial Storefronts

Storefront awnings that make your business easy to find and hard to forget

Your storefront is the first part of the customer experience. A custom awning or entry cover puts your name and colors where drivers and walkers will see them, shades your windows and welcomes people inside.

Shoreline Awning, Patio & Ironworks has designed and built storefronts for Central Coast businesses since 1982. Our in-house design team creates each one to fit your building and your brand, and our crew manufactures and installs it.

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What a custom storefront does for your business

Makes you easy to find: street numbers are hard to spot from a moving car. A colorful awning with your logo becomes a landmark customers can describe to friends.
Works as a sign: awnings are a tasteful billboard for your name, logo, tagline or specialty.
Welcomes customers: a covered entry frames the door and invites people to stop, read your menu and come in.
Protects windows and merchandise: shade cuts glare and heat at the glass and keeps sun and rain off sidewalk displays.
Extends your space: shaded seating or waiting areas add usable square footage out front.
Lasts: Shoreline awnings come with a lifetime transferable warranty.

Storefront options

Entrance awnings: extend shade and weather protection over high-traffic doors.
Window awnings: add color, cut interior heat and glare, and protect displays.
Fixed-frame awnings: permanent welded frames in shapes like domes, quarter barrels and traditional slopes.
Retractable awnings: open for shade and close when you want sun, with optional wind sensors and timers.
Pergola-style covers and ironwork: modern entry covers and custom ornamental ironwork from our in-house metal artists.
Combinations: awnings, pergolas and shade sails together for a signature look.

Need covered outdoor seating too? See our commercial patio covers.

Storefronts for every kind of business

Retail shops, restaurants and cafes, wineries and tasting rooms, salons, professional offices, hotels and inns, and public buildings. Our storefront work includes Sephora, The Carlton, the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Brown Butter Cookie Company.

Want ideas? Read 10 ways awnings showcase your business.

How a project works

Site visit and free estimate. We look at your building, signage and street view.
Custom design. Our team designs the shape, colors and branding to match your building’s style.
Permits. Storefronts often need sign and building approvals; our staff can help you through the permit process.
Manufacturing. Frames are welded and fabric is cut and sewn in our Paso Robles facility.
Installation. Our crew installs your storefront start to finish.

Common Questions

Answers about commercial storefronts and awnings from the Shoreline team.

Can you put our logo on the awning?

Yes. Awnings are one of the most visible places for your name and logo, and we design the graphics to match your brand colors.

Do storefront awnings need a permit?

Often, yes. Many cities treat awnings with lettering as signs, and some downtown districts have design guidelines. Our staff can help you through the permit process. See our local permit tips.

Fixed or retractable: which is better for a storefront?

Fixed-frame awnings give permanent shade and a constant place for your branding. Retractable awnings let you open the front to sun when you want it. Many businesses use fixed awnings at the entry and retractable awnings over seating.

Can you match our building's architecture?

Yes. We design shapes, colors and frames to fit everything from historic downtown buildings to modern storefronts, and we can add custom ironwork.

How long do storefront awnings last?

We build with top-quality, UV- and rust-resistant materials, and Shoreline awnings come with a lifetime transferable warranty.

What areas do you serve?

We serve businesses from Monterey to Ventura, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria.