Chapman Estate, Pismo Beach

About Chapman Estate

The Chapman Estate in Shell Beach, California, is a Tudor-style mansion perched above the Pacific Ocean offering visitors exploration of gardens, sculpture collections, paintings, and global antiques. The grounds feature meticulously manicured gardens surrounding a koi pond, a begonia house maintained by foundation volunteers, a landmark windmill, and a lighthouse. Inside the 1930s home, an eclectic collection of sculptures, paintings, collectibles, and antique furnishings from around the world lines the rooms. The Chapman Estate Foundation offers garden and house tours, open gate access for picnics, and Sunsets in the Gardens events featuring live music. An annual Swingin' by the Sea Fundraiser hosts the community on the property. The Estate honors Clifford Chapman's legacy of supporting local artists, musicians, and writers throughout the coastal property's history.