Shell Beach, CA

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.
A rocky shoreline with waves at sunset.

Stay near popular Shell Beach attractions

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and cliffs.
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Margo Dodd Park

8.2/10 (211 reviews)
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.
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Shell Beach Hotel Deals

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩108,034 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
₩108,034
₩123,699 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (672 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩223,132 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
₩223,132
₩255,486 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Shell Beach Inn
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 ₩181,423 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
₩181,423
₩240,860 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,538 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly, breakfast is included w/ our stay and the afternoon open bar for guests."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩222,282 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
₩222,282
₩254,946 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 our ...
Spyglass Inn
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩274,968 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
₩274,968
₩372,161 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Property is in an amazing location but the facility itself is dated. Rooms are pretty but the best way to describe the renovation is lipstick on a pig. The fact that they charge the rates they charge is mind boggling considering the character of the hotel. Main issues: pool area is a very basic motel ..."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩148,188 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩148,188
₩185,857 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews)
"Clean. Road noise not good"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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Where to stay in Shell Beach

Find the best Shell Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Downtown Pismo Beach

While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

Pismo Heights

While Pismo Heights isn't home to many top sights, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some notable places to visit nearby.

855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

Pacific Estates

Though Pacific Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Shell Beach, CA