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.

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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 ₩96,876 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
₩96,876
₩110,923 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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 ...
The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩204,651 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
₩204,651
₩234,324 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩240,845 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
₩240,845
₩276,245 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,428 reviews)
"I like that it’s easy access to the beach and the view to the ocean was nice. What I didn’t like was that parking now cost $12 per night that just milking the customer, the breakfast that use to exist when we would come and stay her is now not available and it’s just a bistro that’s just an over ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩261,077 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
₩261,077
₩338,017 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews)
"Room was a pier view room with awesome view of beach and pier. Room was very nice and outdoor fire pits are great. This is our second time at resort recommended booking front resort not street buildings that are separate and not as nice,"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the 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 ₩176,422 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
₩176,422
₩234,222 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,560 reviews)
"The check in was quite slow. If there is a 4:00 PM check in on a holiday weekend, shouldn't there be more than one employee behind the desk checking people in? Some of us have been traveling for a long time. The couch in my suite was stained. I would not sit on it. The carpet was also stained. The ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩217,362 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
₩217,362
₩249,303 total
Oct 1 - Oct 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,851 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! The staff were absolutely amazing—extremely helpful, friendly, and always ready to assist with a smile. Our room was very clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The fire pit was one of our favorite spots to relax after a long day and make s’mores together. But the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Spyglass Inn
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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