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

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩165,519 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
₩165,519
₩189,520 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (571 reviews)
"We were very pleased with the room (cozy), inn, and location. The staff were very helpful and cheerful. We wanted to be outside Pismo Beach town in a small community setting. Shell Beach was perfect."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩141,703 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
₩141,703
₩177,723 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩185,563 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
₩185,563
₩212,832 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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! (1,490 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful; parking close to our room. The room was beautiful and very comfortable."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ₩141,703 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩141,703
₩176,170 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)
"Stayed here for a business trip. Thought I found a really good deal when compared to other hotels in the area. The day before my stay I received a message about the difference in their “deluxe rooms” and their Trellis Court, aka “economy rooms”. Honestly the room was fine, even had a nice private ..."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Apple Farm
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩263,295 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩263,295
₩301,995 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩194,317 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩194,317
₩277,115 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,344 reviews)
"Beautiful view from our room helped tolerate a lumpy mattress and flies in the outdoor corridors."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Pacific Point Resort
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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 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.

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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.

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.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
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South Palisades

South Palisades might not have many top sights, but The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shell Beach, CA