Shell Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops in the water, a distant mountain range, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside in the background.
A paved pathway leading to a white archway, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, with a rocky outcrop and the ocean in the background.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.
A rocky shoreline with waves at sunset.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$140 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$140
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (681 reviews)
"***THIS IS A ROACH MOTEL. The room is old and musty. Rust everywhere. If you care about your health do not stay here or you might get Tetanus or something worse. Staff was no help whatsoever. THUMBS DOWN. Waaay down."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$286
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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. ...
Shell Beach Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$341 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$341
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Property well maintained and the rooms have awesome ocean view."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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 NZ$287 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$287
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,572 reviews)
"No thank you No thank you No thank you No thank you"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$324 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$324
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,861 reviews)
"Nice access to ocean front walking and lounging, nearby restaurant great to eat at. Did not understand the parking fee when not gated and sign then says park at own risk. Window screen coming off window, so wasn't fully at ease as solo traveler. Specifically ask for ocean view room instead of random ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$235
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,135 reviews)
"Nice clean room."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Shell Beach

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

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

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 Pismo Beach Surf Shop.



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