Shell Beach Travel Guide

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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
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Walking distance to everything."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Shell Beach Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$240 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$240
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,286 reviews)
"We love coming to Spyglass! We enjoy everything from making s’mores at fire pits, star gazing, listening to the waves, watching the kids have fun in the pool while we relax in the hot tub!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$316
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,625 reviews)
"Even on the ground floor, the ocean view was beautiful. The room was clean, very comfortable bed and loved the shutters. It was quiet and plenty of outdoor seating. Although the pool was closed, the adult hot tub was very nice. There is very limited indoor seating for breakfast and with rain, it ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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$333 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$333
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Stayed in an older room but it was very clean and you could walk downtown in 5 minutes!!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$247 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$247
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"The view and location is hard to beat. Room was comfortable. Staff is great."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

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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
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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
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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.

Pismo Heights
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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.

Sunset Palisades
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach


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