The Best Hotels in Shell Beach, Pismo Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach

Heather

4.260.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant

2. The Palomar Inn

Shell Beach

Michael

2.277.668 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Inn at the Cove

1.1 km from Shell Beach

Keisha

7.724.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Spyglass Inn

1.7 km from Shell Beach

Tessa

4.818.015 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

5. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2.2 km from Shell Beach

Ian

7.430.495 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Pacific Point Resort

1.9 km from Shell Beach

Sergio

5.617.783 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

7. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach, 3 km from Shell Beach

Juliana

2.944.580 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304, 5.2 km from Shell Beach

Aida

3.492.846 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

6.6 km from Shell Beach

Jennie

2.523.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

2.3 km from Shell Beach

Arpi

4.446.361 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

11. The Grove At Pismo Beach

855634304, 4.4 km from Shell Beach

Laura

2.388.895 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Ocean Palms Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach, 3.6 km from Shell Beach

Jade

2.753.654 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach, 3.5 km from Shell Beach

Hui

2.048.669 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

2.1 km from Shell Beach

Koula

5.071.595 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

15. Dolphin Cove Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach, 3.2 km from Shell Beach

Rena

4.070.887 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

9.4 km from Shell Beach

JEREMY

4.826.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

7.1 km from Shell Beach

Nicole

3.241.704 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

15 km from Shell Beach

Pau

3.878.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

19. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

14.8 km from Shell Beach

Martin

4.266.356 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

20. American Inn Grover Beach

5.7 km from Shell Beach

"For the price, I was very impressed by the friendly service at the front desk, clean room with extra amenities like ear plugs, and decorative extras in the room that made it really cozy. The bed was comfy and the air conditioning was nice and cool. We stayed to be close to the Pismo beach golf club (10 minutes away) to play first thing in the morning. We had a wonderful stay and then a great golf morning. I highly recommend this place as a clean, nice place to stay for a great price!"

Pilar

2.124.965 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Where to stay in Shell Beach

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

A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

Pismo Heights

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

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855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.

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.

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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 Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

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Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and comfortable. Relatively well located, plenty of parking. Gym was pretty good. Breakfast was not very good but you get what you pay form"

Apple Farm

8/10 Good

"The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was the $15 per night parking fee and the Apple Farm restaurant. The Inn was clean, the staff was exceptional, and the room was very comfortable. We have been looking forward to coming back for a while to the Apple Farm, and the Inn did not disappoint. The restaurant used to be very good, but not any more. This time the restaurant was not very crowded, the service was lacking, the food was mediocre, and a couple in our party didn’t feel very good after eating there… It’s sad, but something needs to change in the food side of the property and get it back up to the standard that they had in prior years. We would probably go back to the Apple Farm Inn, but why not just add a little to the room costs instead of putting on a hidden charge for parking? They could do better on that. Overall, still a great option in SLO, and a very convenient location."

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 28 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.

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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

1. Shell Beach Inn

2. The Palomar Inn

3. Inn at the Cove

4. Spyglass Inn

5. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

6. Pacific Point Resort

7. Edgewater Inn And Suites

8. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

9. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

10. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

11. The Grove At Pismo Beach

12. Ocean Palms Motel

13. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

15. Dolphin Cove Motel

16. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

19. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

20. American Inn Grover Beach

Where to stay in Shell Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

Pismo Heights

855634304

Sunset Palisades

Pacific Estates

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

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