Shell Beach Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals
Shell Beach Inn
Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Clean room & hotel location
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Clean rooms and very nice staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
I love it
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Friendly, helpful staff, great accommodations, and best of all the sight, sound, and smell of the Pacific Ocean and Pismo Beach right outside my door. It was a great experience!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Madonna Inn
The room was enchanting, definitely an incredible experience. This place is one of a kind and HIGHLY recommended. Thank you!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach
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 Avila Hot Springs.
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.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach 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.
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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