Sea Shanty

05/24/2026

Catering crew 🫶🏼

Last night we fed our local community at May Madness 🤎 thanks to everyone who came out to support and raise money for our 4th of July fireworks show!!!

05/11/2026

05/01/2026

One of the oldest Cayucos traditions is right here at the Shanty…but first, let’s go back to the 80s…….

It all started at Chuck’s Steak House in Orange County, where Sea Shanty owners Billy and Carol first met—she was behind the bar, and he was in the kitchen. Back then, all the chefs wore tall traditional chef hats…except Billy. He stuck to his signature baseball caps. Regulars quickly caught on and began bringing him new hats, and before long, he had collected hundreds.

When Billy and Carol opened the Sea Shanty over Memorial Day weekend in 1983, Carol decided those hats weren’t coming into the house—so she put them on the ceiling instead. What started as a simple solution turned into a tradition. Ever since, customers have continued to bring in hats and leave their mark.

Today, the collection has grown to thousands of hats, each one with its own story. And the best part? You can still bring one in and add to the ceiling yourself.

SWIPE for a trip down memory lane!

04/29/2026

You can’t go to the Shanty and not order dessert…like, who does that???

Try one of our famous pies or desserts! Make sure to leave some room 😉

04/28/2026

Bar service is always a good idea 🥂 Did you know you can add it on to your next catering event with us?

From signature cocktails to ice-cold beers and curated wine selections, our catering bar service keeps the good times flowing and your guests taken care of. Whether you’re planning something laid-back or a full-on celebration, we’ve got you covered.

Add bar service to your event and let us handle the pours ✨ click the link in our bio :)

03/28/2026

✨merch restock ✨

We have our classic “surfers and cowboys” tee back in stock! Come grab one this weekend 🤙🏼

03/21/2026

One week to go ☕️

Join us for our very first coffee takeover with 🫘

We’ll be serving up Bent Penny’s incredible beans as our house coffee all weekend long—paired with your favorite Shanty breakfast classics 🥞

We’ll also have freshly stocked merch, coffee samples and bags of beans for purchase!!!

📆 : March 28th–29th
⏰: 8am-12pm
📍: The Sea Shanty

Come sip, hang, and taste something stellar 🤙 you won’t want to miss this one!

11/26/2025

Hangin’ our hats for Thanksgiving 🦃

The restaurant will be closed Thanksgiving day, but we will resume normal hours on Friday!

11/21/2025

Don’t be shy about it…come in for one of Carol’s famous desserts 🍨

11/17/2025

Good morning, Cayucos! Come cozy up at the Shanty today and embrace the beautiful rain we’ve been getting 🌧️