Newly renovated restaurant to open in well-known Pismo Beach spot

A new tenant is coming to Spyglass Inn Restaurant’s old space, and it’s teasing it future opening on social media.

Westerly Shell Beach, a new restaurant and bar, placed its golden green decal on the blue doors of the old Spyglass Inn Restaurant after more than six weeks of interior and exterior renovations, according to the new business’ Instagram.

The former tenant, Spyglass Inn Restaurant, occupied the spot for 37 years before closing on Nov. 1, 2024, due to previous ownership not renewing the restaurant’s lease with the hotel.

Less than two years later, Westerly stepped in. The new spot will serve up Cali-coastal cuisine, cocktails and ocean views, according to its website.

Westerly is set to open at 2703 Spyglass Drive in Pismo Beach this spring but has teased its upcoming grand opening as. happening as early as later this month.

With blue-and-white striped outdoor umbrellas facing the ocean, the new restaurant brought in salvaged ship lighting and its signature ocean blue paint color for a vacation-ready ambiance.

“We ditched the carpet, added white oak herringbone floors, paneling, and our favorite: a wallpapered ceiling, to completely change the vibe of this room,” Westerly’s Instagram post read.

Westerly Shell Beach will be an all-day restaurant and bar, although set hours are not yet advertised on the business’ website.