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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Shell Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (452)
"I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect. "
United States
Nannette
Shell Beach Inn

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn
2.0 star property
Shell Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (583)
"For me and my family we enjoyed our stay at The Palomar Inn the staff was polite and the area is a beautiful place and very clean thank you."
United States
Roberto
The price is 2.109.273 ₫
2.867.400 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Palomar Inn

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1171)
"Loooooved this place!!!!!"
United States
Nataliya
The price is 3.004.735 ₫
3.446.281 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
13.3 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1141)
"Good room, nice staff."
United States
annamalai
The price is 2.080.149 ₫
2.360.969 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Shell Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39)
"Friendly staff and nice hotel."
United States
Elisa
The price is 2.655.745 ₫
2.992.892 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Shell Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1175)
"Very comfortable and quiet Rooms are very clean"
United States
Dena
The price is 2.227.603 ₫
2.528.329 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
15.2 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1575)
"Beautiful hotel and a wonderful staff."
United States
Nadia
Apple Farm

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
28.8 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (988)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is 1.961.396 ₫
2.249.622 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Shell Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1193)
"Clean and friendly staff "
United States
Carlos
The price is 1.558.795 ₫
2.085.205 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
11.6 km from Shell Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1270)
"The Staff and cleanliness of the hotel were great"
United States
margarita
The price is 3.001.435 ₫
3.412.482 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (482)
"Great place would love to stay there again "
United States
Jaboree
The price is 1.856.072 ₫
2.125.175 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2026)
"Very nice stay. Hotel was great. "
United States
Cody
The price is 1.991.940 ₫
2.280.772 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
15 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1817)
"Clean rooms and very nice staff"
United States
Ana
The price is 3.049.920 ₫
3.467.607 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean room, well outfitted, good parking and an awesome location."
United States
Edmund
The price is 2.640.673 ₫
3.028.720 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Blue Sail Inn

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
28.3 km from Shell Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place overall"
United States
Edgar
The price is 2.001.078 ₫
2.295.136 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Avisa

Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
12.5 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1336)
"Great place."
United States
Caeli
The price is 3.923.319 ₫
5.349.670 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Madonna Inn

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1369)
"Great l9ce the place and beach"
United States
Margarita
The price is 3.111.244 ₫
3.568.441 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Spyglass Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
2.5 star property
7.1 km from Shell Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Excelent accommodations at a fair price, complimentary breakfast went a long way keeping our bellies full and was impressed with the coffee quality "
United States
Orlando
The price is 2.327.660 ₫
2.646.434 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 5.2 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1687)
"Excellent staff, nice room and great breakfast "
United States
Mitchell
The price is 4.047.618 ₫
4.945.305 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.5 star property
29 km from Shell Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Breakfast very good, Parkin field safe ,the room very clean"
United States
Hugo
The price is 3.125.200 ₫
3.521.944 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
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Where to stay in Shell Beach

Find the best Shell Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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

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 Surf Shop.

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Yang Sheng Foot Spa are top sights worth seeing.

Pacific Estates

Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shell Beach?
Shell Beach is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Consider a visit to Eldwayen Ocean Park as part of your Shell Beach travel plans.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Shell Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Pismo Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 30 Shell Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Shell Beach.
What are the top things to see and do in Shell Beach?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Shell Beach with a visit to Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. A visit to Eldwayen Ocean Park is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Shell Beach include Pismo Preserve, The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop. Sans Liege Wines and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Pismo Beach.