Shell Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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.
Shell Beach

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Top hotels in Shell Beach

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,032 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,032
฿3,472 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (630 reviews)
"Kept up and had a nice patio as well!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,991 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿5,991
฿6,860 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (510 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations. Very comfortable bed. Excellent parking."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,540 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿5,540
฿6,343 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (3,052 reviews)
"Room was very clean, linen was fresh. Can't complain about anything really. Walking distance to beach and shops. Plenty of provided parking space."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,891 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿7,891
฿9,051 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,640 reviews)
"Amazing views; updated property! I wish we could have stayed longer. Clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,034 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,034
฿5,012 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,920 reviews)
"Love the pet treats, pet park area - king suite is closest with a sliding door to pet park area. Very pet friendly, close to shops and about 10mins away from the beach,"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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 ฿4,729 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿4,729
฿6,211 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (1,441 reviews)
"There is a lot of noise in the room from people and things traveling up and down the walk-way outside. Lovely property that is reasonably priced - so I would consider staying again. But I would make sure that I could be in the second room so that the hall noise isn't such an issue. Breakfast bar ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 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.

Where to stay in Shell Beach

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

Downtown Pismo Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop 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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

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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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.



Shell Beach Travel Guide