Set on the bluffs above the beautiful coastline of Central California, Dolphin Bay blends comfort, service and style to create a luxurious haven for those who appreciate the very best. Offering not mere rooms, but suites, Dolphin Bay is truly the place that luxury calls home. Guests have a choice of spacious one- or two-bedroom accommodations, all feature private patios, living and dining rooms, fully-equipped gourmet kitchens, walk-in closets, entertainment systems with flat-panel televisions, CD and DVD players and surround-sound.

The Lido Restaurant & Bar, features California Coastal Cuisine created by Chef Evan Treadwell with an emphasis on locally-produced food and wine.   

The resort's spa, La Bonne Vie, likewise draws inspiration from the local surroundings seasonally for its signature treatments. The property's panoramic ocean views, which can include playful dolphins and migrating whales, may be enjoyed from the restaurant, terraces, the infinity-pool and Jacuzzi.

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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, a member of the exclusive ''Small Luxury Hotels of the World,'' is located in Shell Beach, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Within easy reach, San Luis Obispo County has boutique wineries, Hearst Castle, vast golf facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, historic missions and antique shops, making Dolphin Bay an ideal home base for day touring...and a wonderful place to retreat to at day’s end.