SHELL BEACH FOOD & WINE

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

Oceanfront tasting event for those looking to discover the finest of California’s Central Coast.

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Oceanfront Tasting Experience

Experience the best of the Central Coast with oceanfront wine tastings, gourmet bites, and live music by IMVA at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa.

Featuring artisan producers from South San Luis Obispo County through North Santa Barbara County, including Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Maria Valley.

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Oceanfront wine tastings featuring artisan producers from South San Luis Obispo County through North Santa Barbara County, including Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Maria Valley.

Wineries

Laetitia Winery • Alban Vineyards • Paul Lato • Talley Vineyards • Sinor Lavallee • Hilt Winery • Jonata Winery • Future Perfect • Cadre • Stephen Ross • Cambria Wines • SLO Coast Wines • Riverbench Winery • Cotiere Wines • Dunites, Samsara • El Lugar • Chamisal • Austin Hope • Deovlet Wines • Foxen • Our Lady of Guadalupe • Biddle Ranch • Greengate Ranch & Vineyard • The Set Wines • Center of Effort • Haliotide • Turning Tides & AJ Wines • BRVGHELLI Wines • Vignerons

Breweries & Distilleries

M. Special • Firestone • Nosotros Tequila • Rod & Hammer Whiskey • Mezo Mezcal Drinks

Local Chefs

Chef Lindsey Carroll (Center of Effort) • Chef Preston Tripp (Pono Kitchen) • Chef Ryan Fancher (Hotel SLO) • Chef Tret Toussaint (Marcerro) • Chef Chris Shackelford (Lido at Dolphin Bay) • Chef Michael Avila (Novo & Luna Red) • Chef Sara Woods (Westerly) • Chef David Cecchini (Cecco Ristorante) • Chef Jacob Towne (Grover Beach Sourdough) • Chef Troy Tolbert (Marisol at The Cliffs) • Chef Robert Trester (Pequin at Vespera) • Chef Shae Buchanan (Shuck Shack)

Vineyard and winery in California's Central Coast, tastings from your favorite local wineries.

IMVA Music

IMVA Music

Live Music by IMVA

Your Questions, Answered

  • Only for VIP tickets. No on-site parking for General Admission.

  • General Admission includes access to the event, unlimited tastings from participating wineries, breweries, and distilleries, food tastings from featured chefs, and live music.

  • The event takes place oceanfront at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, California.

  • Yes. All guests must be 21 or older with valid ID.

  • No. Re-entry is not permitted.

  • Only service animals are permitted at the event.

  • Outside beverages, including reusable water bottles, are not permitted inside the event. Complimentary water will be available for guests inside.

Make it a weekend getaway at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa!

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