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.