Shell Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along 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: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals
Shell Beach Inn
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Breakfast menu was good with exception to high calorie foods like biscuits and gravy and sausage. Room is outdated and dark. Bed was comfortable and having only a shower with no tub was great!! Wish there were more options like this. Balcony was bad! You could see right into the neighbors room!! ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Clean, but hard bed. Our backs hurt in the morning
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
All good if. clean rooms, comfy bed
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Spyglass Inn
Beautiful views
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
We had a fantastic stay! Lovely views, room and staff. Bed is so comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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 Pismo Preserve.
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.
Pismo Heights
Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.
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.
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.
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