Shell Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
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Photo by Daria Hendricks
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Popular places to visit

Margo Dodd Park

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.

Margo Dodd Park
Eldwayen Ocean Park

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.

Eldwayen Ocean Park
Pismo Beach Pier which includes fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

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

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

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.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Preserve

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.

Pismo Preserve
Pirates Cove

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.

Pirates Cove

Things to do

No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

฿5,404
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

฿1,785
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

฿1,474
per adult
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

฿1,134
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿649
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

฿649
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
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Top hotels in Shell Beach

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
Happy travelers
"Pismo Beach has always been our choice when visiting Santa Barbara and the central California coastal areas. The hotel is a remodeled motel. The management took extra care to add a number of upscale amenities to make their guests comfortable. The rooms were small but well equipped and thoughtfully ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is ฿2,316 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,316
฿3,210 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"Great property! Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Palomar Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,493 reviews)
"Bed was super comfortable and the air conditioning was perfect to keep us comfortable. Best room and bed of our whole trip so far from Colorado! Definitely would stay again. It had beautiful views"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,691 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,691
฿6,528 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,218 reviews)
"We enjoyed the fire pit and the tranquil atmosphere we also enjoyed the comfortable bedding, Internet access, cleanliness of the entire room, accessibility to charge multiple devices. It was a lovely experience. We will definitely return to this property again and recommend it as well."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Spyglass Inn
Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is ฿5,760 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,760
฿7,914 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,474 reviews)
"Loved my stay at this property. Our room had a beautiful ocean view. The property was landscaped along the bluff above the rocky shore."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is ฿7,806 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿7,806
฿8,938 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,288 reviews)
"Loved listening to the waves at night."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Pier.

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(15 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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