Shell Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Margo Dodd Park
Eldwayen Ocean Park

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you spend time at Eldwayen Ocean Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Eldwayen Ocean Park
Pismo Beach Pier showing fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Preserve

Pismo Preserve

You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pismo Preserve
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove

Activities

No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

NZ$273
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

NZ$147
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

NZ$107
per adult
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

NZ$67
per traveller
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA
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Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
"A hidden gem. The Shell Beach Inn provided a warm welcome and quirky decor with some nice extra touches such as popcorn and complimentary water. Nice location for sunsets at the nearby coast. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

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Shell Beach Inn
Shore Cliff Hotel
Shore Cliff Hotel
3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is NZ$494 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$494
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews)
"Nice large room, with beautiful view and sounds of the breaking waves reasonable rates"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is NZ$351 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$351
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,556 reviews)
"Like the building, overall vibe, pool, social our. Did not like how they could not provide even a tooth brush. I just assume all hotels have it."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,099 reviews)
"Fantastic beach stay. All the staff we interacted with was amazing. Great stay for the price… I mean, you are right on the beach. Does it get any better than that?"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

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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 NZ$288 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$288
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,527 reviews)
"We enjoyed the balcony; the room was a good size, the breakfast was well-stocked and clean, and the front desk was helpful. The hotel was conveniently located near downtown, restaurants, and the Cal Poly campus. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$415 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$415
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,188 reviews)
"Very clean and nice room that has a nice ocean view"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Spyglass Inn
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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 Surf Shop.

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

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pismo Beach

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