Shell Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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Top hotels in Shell Beach

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (405 reviews)
"Property was cute and a great place to stay. Great location away from the crowds but not too far. Easy walk down to view the water. Only complaint would be that the floors and/or rug was dirty. Our feet would immediately get dirty just from walking around the room. Other than that we had a great ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is 1.891.584 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
1.891.584 ₫
2.617.086 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"Great property! Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Palomar Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.581.381 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
4.581.381 ₫
5.254.614 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,225 reviews)
"Property is very welcoming. Great views of the ocean. Nice fire out to relax in the early morning or evenings."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Spyglass Inn
Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is 4.535.213 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
4.535.213 ₫
6.257.250 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,467 reviews)
"Hotel was excellent! Ocean view was breathtaking. Beautiful walk to the pier. Staff was friendly and super accommodating letting us check in early and they gave my husband a bottle of wine for his 60th birthday! Definitely staying there again!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is 6.279.008 ₫ per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
6.279.008 ₫
7.189.464 ₫ total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,280 reviews)
Wife's 50th week
"It was a trip of a lifetime! I could watch the waves and hear the waves from my bed!! Amazing!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

3 out of 5
1845 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is 3.301.197 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
3.301.197 ₫
3.753.296 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,619 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

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Saint Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve.

Saint Andrews
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South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

South Palisades
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Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Pier.

Pismo Heights
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Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Pirates Cove are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset Palisades
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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