Shell Beach Travel Guide

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Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline
Cliff access walkway at Shell Beach, Pismo Beach area, California Coastline. Beautiful lighting, golden hour, sunset Pacific Coast
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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
The price is AU$228 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$228
4 May - 5 May
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (485 reviews)
Love this place every time! No complaints.

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$118 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$118
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (605 reviews)
We booked a family room they doubled booked a gave our room away. I have a child with special needs and had to split my family up. The room they gave us was a full and had no room. The room was dated. Tile in the bathroom didn’t meet up to the wall a could see the concrete and dirt.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

The Palomar Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$180
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,814 reviews)
We were looking forward to the appetizer and so disappointed…I kid you not wilted salad! Room had a musty smell. Bed was comfortable, Lady that checked us in seemed inconvenienced by our arrival as she was doing some paperwork and seemed inconvenienced by our asking directions to boardwalk. This ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$197 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$197
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,896 reviews)
Love the beach view and area. No need to drive anywhere if you’re just there to explore and stay in Pismo Beach. Everything is close by. Room was clean and love the no carpet flooring.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$323 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$323
13 May - 14 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,302 reviews)
Clean room, excellent ocean view. Our stay would have been perfect but for the construction going on at the next door property. I could excuse construction during the week, but we did not appreciate waking up on a Saturday morning to loud pounding noise.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 AU$241 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$241
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,391 reviews)
Like that it’s close to downtown, within walking distance of several bars and restaurants and shopping. Great for Thursday night farmers market! The breakfast included with your stay is better than most hotels 5that provide this option.

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

Saint Andrews

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
South Palisades

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
Downtown Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

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.

Downtown Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Sunset

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
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California

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.

Sunset Palisades
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Pacific Estates

Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

Pacific Estates


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