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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 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals
Shell Beach Inn
Great staff, room was clean and cute! Honestly a perfect place to stay at, even if you want to just have a moment to hang out
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Spyglass Inn
The rooms were clean, staff was very nice and had a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Appreciate that bbq was carried on despite the rain.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
This is probably the nicest hotel we’ve had the pleasure to stay at in Pismo. The rooms were clean, the sound of the ocean all night, and the terraces on each floor with the fire pits make this location the most relaxing but close to the pier. It’s just far enough away from the pier that you avoid ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
The room was immaculate and more than expected!! Really appreciated the texts during our stay to see if we needed anything! The breakfast was the best “Hotel” breakfast ever!! had, and we’ve
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Excellent area and nice hotel. Slow internet and dumb TV (cable channels only). Good value however for the location.
Reviewed on 21 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 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.
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.
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 Pier.
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