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Our guide on where to stay in Shell Beach
Find the best Shell Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shell Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(8 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals

Shell Beach Inn
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
9.6/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)
I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$273 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$273
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,304 reviews)
Great
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
1845 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$221 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$221
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,816 reviews)
Would have been a 5 star because clean and good mattresses but simple stuff like poor lighting and terrible foam pillows let them down. Many hotels now offer a mix of soft and hard pillows. This one was a journey back in time with neck busters
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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.
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Shell Beach

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.

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

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$35
per traveller

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
NZ$78
per adult

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
NZ$16
per traveller
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