Shell Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline
Cliff access walkway at Shell Beach, Pismo Beach area, California Coastline. Beautiful lighting, golden hour, sunset Pacific Coast
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Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Shell Beach

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is 3.769.826 ₫ per night from 4 May to 5 May
3.769.826 ₫
4.316.464 ₫ total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (489 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is 2.450.268 ₫ per night from 7 May to 8 May
2.450.268 ₫
2.805.557 ₫ total
7 May - 8 May
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (607 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

The Palomar Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.240.681 ₫ per night from 6 May to 7 May
3.240.681 ₫
3.710.711 ₫ total
6 May - 7 May
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,911 reviews)
great location.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is 3.604.270 ₫ per night from 11 May to 12 May
3.604.270 ₫
4.756.550 ₫ total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,402 reviews)
Clean & spacious room. Great location. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is 6.033.463 ₫ per night from 4 May to 5 May
6.033.463 ₫
6.920.080 ₫ total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,733 reviews)
The walls are very thin you can hear every noise from the people above you if you’re on the first floor. The manager was not helpful and very rude when asking if we can move rooms due to all the noise from the upstairs neighbors.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is 4.730.604 ₫ per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
4.730.604 ₫
5.425.638 ₫ total
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,539 reviews)
We booked here as locals for a little stay-cation. We loved the hot tub and pool! We liked being able to park in front of our room. It was quiet, you can’t hear the freeway from the room we stayed in. It’s about a 5 minute walk or 30 second drive to the beach/park from the hotel. Front desk staff ...

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Spyglass Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

Saint Andrews

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
South Palisades

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
Downtown Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(16 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Sunset

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.

Pismo Heights
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California

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.

Sunset Palisades
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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.

Pacific Estates


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